Kenyan women in artisanal mining: The dusty side of gold
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Liberian women leading the way in tackling plastic pollution
Monrovia For six years, Martha Sherman, who is a widow has battled chronic pain as a result of damaged tissue in her body. Since then life has been tough for her as she lost her business because all of the money was spent on her treatment. But thanks to a recycling initiative in Monrovia, Greener…
Zimbabwean women game-changers in wildlife conservation
Harare Zimbabwe’s wildlife landscape is endowed by different animal species, beautifying its environment, yet due to the increasing number of unlicensed animal poachers- the wildlife’s existence is threatened. According to wildlife reports, poachers and wildlife traders kill approximately 30,000 African elephants every year. A United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development report, says that despite…
Cameroon; women at the heart of plastic waste reduction
Douala Armelle Tamo Sidje, 33, is a young female entrepreneur in Cameroon who uses banana tree trunks to produce biodegradable packaging for households and shops. With Cameroon producing over 300,000 tonnes of bananas each year, there’s a guarantee that her project can save families from using plastic bags that continues to proliferate despite a 2014…
This is why the future of Kakamega Forest lies in the hands of women
Nairobi In a homestead in Shamiloli village, Shinyalu Constituency in Kakamega County of Kenya, I am warmly welcomed by a middle-aged woman who is inspecting some beehives. From her smile, it was evident she was anticipating our interaction. She left her working station to welcome me into her homestead. Mrs Agnes Milimu is one of…
Kenyan heroine dismantling sand cartels
Halinishi Yusuf rescues thirsty households in Kenya’s Makueni County. Photo/Susan Mwenesi/AWiM Nairobi When Jonah Kyalo looks at what used to be River Kwekuyu, a sad feeling engulfs him, as it’s a far cry from what used to be a flourishing and bubbling river snaking its way through Makueni County. The river has since turned into…
The female face of floods in Malawi
Flood victims in Chikwawa District pondering their next move. PHOTO/ BRITTA MPATA/AWiM Lilongwe The months of November and December mark the beginning of the rainy season in Malawi, when people venture into farming activities, considering the fact that three-quarters of the population survives on subsistence farming. This year, the country is fraught with worry and…
Women and water scarcity in Harare
Harare Hop step and wade in foot deep in the slimy liquid is the norm for Mai Tineyi and fellow residents. Raw sewage that ironically used to be a common sight on the streets has made itself a permanent resident in the homes of this satellite town. The slow dripping sound of the precious liquid…
Women’s quest to restore Malawi’s national tree
Lilongwe Amid beliefs that the tree is spiritual, and cannot be replanted by humans, women of Malawi’s two districts are courageous to restore the Mulanje Cedar tree which is found only in this country and on this mountain It is the rainy season in Malawi. Most women are busy plucking abundant local leafy vegetables to…
Trash for Cash: Blantyre women earning money from recycling plastic
Blantyre The voices of minibus conductors rent the air as they rhythmically shout out the prices and destinations to townships surrounding Limbe Market. While some run towards the men and women laden with plastic bags others simply call out to their prospective customers to jump on a bus promising them a ride that will…
Inside Umurava, the brave Rwandan women tackling poaching
Umurava; a group of women involved in biodiversity conservation in Nyungwe National Park. PHOTO/Annonciata Byukusenge/ AWiMKigali Rwandan women around Nyungwe National Park are running activities that are aimed at curbing animal poaching. With 1,068 recorded plant species, 322 bird species, 75 known mammal species and 13 different primate species, the park provides 70 per cent…
Women in Kenya adopt baobab business to mitigate climate change
Beula Gardens women at work sorting and processing baobab seeds.Photo/ Linah Mwamachi/AWiMNairobi Mombasa The baobab tree stands out from other trees by its two characteristics, its gigantic size and age. Known by its scientific name Adansonia digitata, the most common species of African Baobab is found in 31 African countries, including Kenya. The African Baobab…