From school farms to household gardens: Supporting Maasai Women in climate-smart farming in Kenya
savdysard
Jan 13
1 min read
Women gathered in Kenya to celebrate a commitment to women's empowerment. Credit: Dr. Simon Omondi
This project explores how gender-sensitive, climate-smart school farming initiatives can help address food insecurity while navigating deeply rooted social norms in pastoral communities of Kenya. Working in Kajiado County, the initiative builds on school-based learning centres to extend regenerative farming practices into households, with a deliberate focus on empowering Maasai women farmers. By engaging local leaders, schools, and communities of practice, the project seeks to generate evidence for more inclusive food systems that improve nutrition, strengthen livelihoods, and support gradual shifts toward women’s empowerment.
