The saying ‘knowledge is power’ may be a cliché but when it comes to supporting rural women in The Gambia, it’s never been more accurate. In Africa, 80 per cent of agricultural production comes from smallholder farmers, who are mostly rural women, yet they are often unable to meet their … Read More
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Sign up for this online webinar to hear speakers from Africa and Europe address the challenges & opportunities for women in business in Africa, hosted by Self Help Africa
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