Gender Equality | Economic Empowerment | Social Inclusion
Gender in Government
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MISSION
A world where women and girls have equal opportunity to benefit from and contribute to economic, social, cultural and political development.
PAST PARTNERS
Focus Group Discussion with female farmers in Northern Uganda
Empowering women farmers in Coffee and Coconut Farming in The Philippines
Men as change agents in Uganda during Gender Inclusivity Training
Research-Study Interviews with Youth on Effects of The Ebola Virus Outbreak in Sierra Leone
Training female farmers to be Competitive in the Melon Farming value chain in Afghanistan
Designing and delivering gender sensitive training for staff in Tanzania
BIO
Lydia Mbevi holds a Masters Degree in Gender and Development from Kenya’s Nairobi University. She has worked on market systems, humanitarian assistance and economic development projects for over 18 years ensuring that vulnerable and at-risk populations benefit from various investments. Lydia has designed award-winning proposals for women’s economic empowerment and developed strategies to mainstream gender in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. She has responded to Africa’s booming youth population by designing and delivering training and programs that promote positive youth development and employment/job creation. Lydia is best known for her passion in ensuring that families have mutual respect for each other’s contribution, and that women are rewarded for their efforts.