gender and social inclusion
Advancing gender and social inclusion in agroecology: Insights from the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative in Zimbabwe
Scientific careers that are transforming the future of food for humanity
Women’s participation in science remains low, yet their inclusion is critical to developing innovative solutions in critical areas such as food security. The story of María Luisa Cabrera Soto shows how perseverance can open doors and change the future of agriculture and nutrition
Atubandike: Breaking down gender barriers in Zambia’s agricultural advisory services
How Atubandike is breaking barriers in Zambia’s agricultural advisory services by equipping women as digital champions and fostering gender equity through community-driven solutions that challenge entrenched stereotypes
How Atubandike dialogues are redefining gender and youth inclusion in Zambian agriculture
CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.
Sustainable Agri-Food Colombia: a boost for resilient agriculture
A major project to transform agri-food systems is underway in Colombia; the participation of CGIAR research centers, such as CIMMYT and the Colombian Bioversity-CIAT Alliance is essential to the project’s goals
Breaking barriers in Mshewe: How Zinduka Women are Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Communities
With USAID and CIMMYT’s AID-I project, women in rural Tanzania are overcoming adversity, pioneering seed production, and redefining gender roles
CIMMYT Expands Climate-Smart Interventions in Southern Africa
CIMMYT is leading efforts in Southern Africa to empower farmers with climate-smart agriculture, resilient seed systems, and early-warning tools, ensuring food security and sustainability amidst unprecedented drought conditions
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
In Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training events have helped empower women by increasing their ability to participate.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
The Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.
Everyone is welcome! Building an inclusive and respectful workplace at CIMMYT: our 2030 vision and commitment
CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy promotes a holistic approach to strengthening agrifood systems. The strategy also promotes CIMMYT as a non-discriminatory place throughout the institution globally.
Specialist centers empower women and youth farmers
Targeted support for underrepresented groups of farmers is increasing crop variety, agronomic skills, household income, and food production in Tanzania’s Songwe region.
Quality seeds reduce hunger in Tanzanian schools
Sorghum seeds that deliver improved yields are increasing food security for students and communities, with school farms playing a vital role in raising awareness of innovative varieties.
Cultivating healthier communities with provitamin A maize varieties
A CIMMYT-led study highlights how provitamin A maize could make a real difference in vitamin A intake of smallholder farmers in rural areas of Zimbabwe.