Strengthening Inclusive Partnerships for Small Holders in Rainfed Areas SOS Sahel Sudan Empowers Women Farmers in Al Jazira Aba, Rabak locality, White Nile State
SOS Sahel Sudan’s work in Al Jazira Aba to strengthening women’s economic empowerment. Key achievement highlighted from the monitoring visits as below:
- Al-Amal Women’s Group: 10 women successfully cultivated and harvested purslane, a nutritious leafy vegetable that can be sold in local markets.
- Collective Action (Nafeer system): Another women’s group joined in to help with the harvest. Nafeer is a Sudanese tradition of mutual aid, where community members come together to support one another in labour-intensive tasks.
- Economic Empowerment: By bringing their products to the market, these women are not only generating income but also building confidence and visibility as leaders in local food systems. This Nafeer strengthens resilience, reinforces social bonds, and ensures that women farmers are not isolated in their efforts.
The women’s groups in Al Jazira Aba expressed their deep appreciation for the external support provided by the project’s main stakeholders, SOS Sahel Sudan, the Dutch Embassy-Donor, and the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources-Line ministry. Their contributions added significant value to the project’s outcomes, enhancing both the economic empowerment of women farmers and the sustainability of local agricultural initiatives. This recognition underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in driving meaningful change at the grassroots level.
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