This coaching resource is the result of a purposeful and strategic collaboration between GEAVET and its development partner team. Through a shared commitment to empowering women, this initiative brings together expertise, innovation, and practical
knowledge to create a tool that addresses the unique challenges faced by women across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). By leveraging digital tools, agricultural best practices, and entrepreneurial guidance, the resource equips women with the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to thrive in their communities, improve livelihoods, and contribute meaningfully to local and regional development. The dedication and shared vision of all partners involved reflect a collective effort to promote gender-inclusive growth, foster innovation, and advance sustainable development across the region. This collaboration demonstrates that when organizations work together with a common purpose, they can create impactful resources that empower individuals and communities alike. This resource will not only serve as a practical guide but also inspire women to take initiative, innovate within their agricultural and entrepreneurial pursuits, and become agents of positive change in their societies. It is our belief that equipping women with knowledge, tools, and opportunities is a crucial step toward building resilient, thriving, and equitable communities across SSA.
This module is designed for easy, self-paced learning. Each section includes reading materials presented on the page and, where relevant, videos, activities, case studies, and reflection questions to support practical understanding. Users may follow the module step by step or move directly to the sections most relevant to their needs, interests, and stage of learning.
Part 1: Skills Development for Modern Farming Practices
This part focuses on strengthening knowledge and skills in digital agriculture, climate-smart farming, productivity improvement, and practical field-based learning.
Part 2: Entrepreneurship and Business Development
This part explores business planning, marketing, leadership, access to finance and resources, coaching tools, and women’s participation in agricultural value chains.
This module provides practical guidance to support women in Sub-Saharan Africa in strengthening modern farming practices, entrepreneurship, leadership, and participation in agricultural value chains. By combining digital tools, climate-smart approaches, and business development strategies, it aims to help women build sustainable and resilient agribusinesses. The references included throughout the module offer additional resources for further learning, reflection, and application.