September 22nd , 2022 Support for women farmers for climate change adaptation in Togo
by OPAS
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Kara region, Togo -
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OPAS supports rural women through a solar-powered well, helping them to keep their gardens during dry season and drought periods.
OPAS
The OPAS Association (Organisation for the Promotion of Solidarity Agroecology) was created in Lomé, Togo, on the 2nd of July, 2018. It was registered with the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralisation and Local Authorities on August 6th, 2019, under the number 0729 MATDCL SG-DLPAP-DOCA. The OPAS association aims to contribute to improving the socio-economic living conditions of grassroots communities in a human, sustainable, and participatory development approach through the promotion of agroforestry. It operates in three areas: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Organic Agriculture, and the Environment. Beneficiaries come from rural populations, in particular: poor and orphaned children, young people, and rural women farmers, and an agro-ecological farm school which supports these beneficiaries in adaptation actions to climate change.
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Key objectives
We also work to improve access to drinking water in rural communities and we are currently supporting 150 women farmers’ cooperatives with income-generating activities, particularly market gardening and the cultivation of aromatic plants during the dry season.
Women Farmers: Standing Tall in a Changing Climate
Unpredictable weather patterns threaten rural women farmers. Droughts devastate their gardens, jeopardising food security and livelihoods. Many women struggle to support their families, limiting their children’s access to education and healthcare.
OPAS: Empowering Change
Hope arrives through the Organisation for the Promotion of Solidarity Agroecology (OPAS). They empower women farmers with innovative solutions like solar-powered water pumps. These game-changers ensure access to irrigation during dry seasons, keeping gardens flourishing and food security intact.
Beyond Water: Building Resilience
OPAS goes beyond immediate needs. They equip women with climate adaptation practices to improve long-term agricultural yields. Additionally, OPAS supports 150 women farmers’ cooperatives with income-generating activities. These initiatives focus on market gardening and cultivating aromatic plants during dry seasons, diversifying income streams and fostering financial independence.
Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities
When women farmers thrive, their families benefit. Increased income translates to better education and healthcare for children. This creates a ripple effect, strengthening communities for a brighter future.
A Call to Action: Replicate and Scale Up
OPAS’s success highlights the transformative power of solar-powered irrigation and income generation. This approach deserves wider adoption to empower more rural women farmers globally, creating a wave of positive change.
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