Women of the Land
Senegal, Fatick and Kaolack regions
Rain fed Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
2021–2023 · Completed
Landscape & Rainfall Context
Semi arid rural landscapes characterized by rain fed agriculture, soil degradation, ecosystem weakening, and increasing climate variability with recurrent dry spells and extreme rainfall events.
Project Focus
Strengthen the resilience, food sovereignty, and economic autonomy of rural women by restoring degraded land, improving rain fed agricultural systems, and reinforcing women’s leadership in sustainable natural resource management.
Key Solutions Implemented
Rainwater harvesting | Agroecology and agroforestry | Soil and water conservation | Anti erosion infrastructure | Ecosystem restoration | Capacity building for women’s groups | Community awareness and governance support
Impact snapshot / Direct beneficiaries
2800
approx. direct beneficiaries
275
people reached in awareness activities
8
women’s groups supported
8
systems of 10 m³ rainwater harvesting systems installed
6.83
hectares of land restored
900
meters of anti erosion barriers built
Ongoing outcomes: strengthened transition toward agroecology, responsible production practices, and sustainable water resource management led by women.
Local implementation partners
APAF Senegal
Donors and supporters
Canton of Aargau | Canton of Basel | City of Plan les Ouates | Third Millennium Foundation | Temperatio Foundation | 3M Foundation
Sustainable Development Goals
Femmes de Terre Senegal – Project factsheet (PDF)