Tingathe Development Forum

🌾 Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities

With the generous support of Egmont Trust, the women of Tikondane Group in Chankhombe are successfully cultivating rice as a sustainable pathway to improved food security and economic empowerment.

Through this initiative, these hardworking women are increasing household food production, generating income, and building resilient livelihoods that foster self-reliance and long-term community development.

Together, we are creating opportunities where women can thrive, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to a more food-secure and prosperous future.

Empowering Women Through Climate-Smart Agriculture

At Tingathe Development Forum (TIDEF), we believe that empowering women economically is one of the most effective ways to build resilient families and thriving communities.

Through our climate-smart agriculture initiative, local women are being supported to cultivate rice using sustainable farming practices that enhance food security, increase household incomes, and strengthen resilience to the impacts of climate change.

When women have access to productive livelihood opportunities, the benefits extend far beyond individual households. Increased incomes enable families to invest in children's education, improve nutrition, access healthcare, and contribute to the overall socio-economic development of their communities. This multiplier effect is transforming lives and creating a pathway toward long-term, sustainable development.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Women in Love (WIL), Philadelphia, USA, for their generous partnership and unwavering support in empowering women and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods.

Together, we are cultivating stronger women, healthier families, and more resilient communities.