Empowering women in agriculture: KANPE’s remarkable harvest success in Haiti

Women play a crucial role in improving the living conditions of their communities, and the Roncalli International Foundation is proud to support them in their efforts.

This year, on International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the importance of women in agriculture. Women contribute significantly to the agricultural production that feeds their communities, but they face barriers that limit their potential.

1. In fact, giving women the same access to resources and education as men could increase their capacity by up to 30%, which could eliminate hunger for 150 million people. 
2. In Haiti, where food insecurity has reached 46% of the population and an estimated 80% of the population suffers from diseases caused by malnutrition and unsafe water, it is critical to invest in women farmers. And this is exactly what the Roncalli Foundation is doing with its partner KANPE!  

Results far exceeded initial expectations:

• Over 23,685 kg of bean seeds were distributed to 200 farmers and 575 of the most vulnerable families.
• Two annual bean crops were produced, of which 27,908 kg were reimbursed to the Baille Tourible seed bank.
• The seed distribution program was extended to include maize (2,373 kg), small millet (1,225 kg) and Congo peas (1,148 kg).