Women in dairy shine on International Women`s Day: Celebrating strength and resilience

CGIAR March 12 2024

International Women’s Day on 8^th March marked a significant milestone for Kenyan women in the dairy sector as they gathered to celebrate under the theme “Invest in women: accelerate progress.” The event, which highlighted the strength and resilience of women milk vendors, became a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and strategies for growth in the dairy business. The celebration was not just about recognition but about fostering empowerment and showcasing the impact of strategic investments in women’s success within the dairy industry.

At the heart of the conversation was the Vendor Business School (VBS), created by the CGIAR Resilient Cities Initiative and its partners, aimed at propelling women forward in the dairy sector. Through VBS, women vendors are equipped with crucial business skills, financial literacy, and food safety knowledge, directly addressing the unique challenges they face and enabling their businesses to flourish. Florence Mutua, a scientist at ILRI, highlighted VBS as a strategic investment in women, stating, “This program is a prime example of how we can support women vendors to not only grow their businesses but also enhance community health”.

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