AgriAble Women Initiative

AgriAble Women Initiative 💪

Inclusion that works—women leading food, energy, and water solutions.
Lichipu — no one is left behind.

AgriAble turns the Lichipu ethic into action by opening practical pathways for women and women with disabilities to thrive in climate-smart farming, school/community gardens, and appropriate renewable tools. We adapt technologies, reduce physical strain, and link skills to income so women become equal partners in resilient food–energy–water systems.

AgriAble training and accessible gardens

Our Goal

Enable women—especially those historically excluded—to gain skills, tools, and income from sustainable agriculture and simple renewables, safely and with dignity.

Who We Serve

Women Farmers & Caregivers

Support for food security, nutrition, and household resilience.

Women with Disabilities

Adapted tools, accessible beds, and roles that fit different abilities.

Young Women

Green-skills pathways for employment and entrepreneurship.

What We Do

Accessible Gardens & Tools

Raised/waist-height beds, low-grip tools, seated stations, drip kits, and safe water access.

Skills Training

Climate-smart farming, composting, seed saving, water budgeting, and basic solar use & care.

Enterprise Pathways

Market-garden planning, pricing, records, cooperative sales, and school lunch linkages.

Micro-grants & Toolkits

Starter inputs and small capital to launch or scale women’s agripreneur ventures.

Peer Support & Mentors

Women agripreneurs and extension agents guiding cohorts and sharing know-how.

Community Linkages

Supplying fresh produce to schools, hospitals, and local hubs.

Accessibility & Safeguarding

  • Sites accommodate mobility aids & low-vision users (clear paths, contrasting markers).
  • Safety briefings, incident reporting, and GBV/rights referral where needed.
  • Childcare/transport stipends where feasible to remove participation barriers.

Outcomes We Track

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Income & yields (produce sold/used; weekly earnings)
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Participation & retention of women with disabilities
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Health & time savings; safer home study light
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Community impact—produce to schools & food programs
Women participating in AgriAble program activities