An initiative to recognize and encourage female farmers and pastoralists in the bid for food security in Ethiopia is to recognize ten women under the theme of ‘Female Food Heroines.’
The organizer of the award Together for Food Security Initiative announced at the Jupiter Hotel by the organizer. The press conference held to announce the award had the aim of involving the media in raising proper awareness and recognition for female farmers and pastoralists contributing to the fight against poverty, hunger and unemployment explained the organizers at the time.
The award also intends to highlight the daunting challenges faced by women in the field of agriculture as symbolized by the achievements of the Food Heroines.
As representatives of all women engaged in the agriculture sector these ten women and the recognition they get from the award is important in empowering all female pastoralists and farmers explained the organizers.Recognizing the contributions of rural women is an integral element to achieving food security and addressing their special needs said Bezawit Wondwossen Program Officer for the Environment Forum.
It is essential to create an enabling environment for female producers as increasing the access that women have to resources will increase their productivity by 20 to 30 percent said Bezawit.
The press conference was attended by notable females from various including representatives of Non Governmental Organizations, civil associations and good will ambassadors.
Source: Ethiopian Herald
