Specific objective 1
Economic autonomy & governance
Strengthen women’s economic and managerial skills to support their access to decision-making positions within Agricultural Professional Organisations (APOs) and their role in climate resilience.
01 — The project
What we set out to change
The “Towards Equality” project is implemented in the governorates of Kasserine and Gafsa in order to contribute to the lasting socio-economic empowerment of women in a rural setting. It aims in particular to strengthen their economic autonomy, their participation in Agricultural Professional Organisations (APOs), their capacity to adapt to climate change and, in time, to contribute to shifting social norms around gender, economic inclusion and climate justice.
Specific objective 2
Social change & awareness
Raise awareness among rural communities of gender, economic inclusion and climate justice issues, in order to build collective support for sustainable agricultural development.
Strand 1
Capacity building & leadership
Selection and individual support of women in a rural setting, training sessions on three themes, followed by mentoring, networking and practical application.
Strand 2
Advocacy & community awareness
Workshops with local elected officials and APOs, participatory diagnostics, an illustrated guide to farming practices led by women, community theatre and a travelling performance caravan.
02 — Key figures
Six months, documented results
Period covered: 9 September 2025 – 28 February 2026, interim narrative report.
60
women in a rural setting directly mobilised and supported — 30 in Kasserine and 30 in Gafsa.
6
training sessions delivered — 3 in Kasserine and 3 in Gafsa.
186
cumulative attendances for 180 planned places.
90 %
of participants consider that the training met their expectations.
85 %
state that they intend to apply the knowledge gained immediately.
13
projects considered formalised as at 28 February 2026 — 7 in Kasserine and 6 in Gafsa.
82women initially identified and contacted across the two governorates.
3training modules adapted to the local context.
12women who had begun feasibility or funding steps as at 30 January 2026.
11initiatives still at the maturation stage as at 28 February 2026.
