Voices from Homa Bay: Women Empowered through Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices

Climate action and women's economic empowerment are intrinsically linked, as women are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts and often face significant barriers to economic advancement. Integrating women's empowerment into climate initiatives not only enhances their resilience but also fosters sustainable development and strengthens communities.

December 1, 2025

These cases in Homabay are a testimony to the economic impact of sustained climate action by women, driven by climate-smart agricultural practices. Thanks to the capability-strengthening initiatives led by CUTS under the Voices for Just Climate Action programme, women are emerging confidently to assert their financial leadership at the household level.

I was taught on environmental conservation through FMNR and further taught to incorporate beekeeping as a source of household income, an activity that has changed my family's status. - Ms Pamela Aluoch - Community Dialogue Climate Champion.

We were taken through proposal development, which enabled us to secure the FLoCCA Fund for raising seedlings. - Ms Judith Japan - Community Dialogue Climate Champion.

We are spreading the skills and knowledge we obtained from VCA trainings to other community members to realise community transformation. - Ms Akoth Odhiambo - Community Dialogue Climate Champion- Lambwe Ward.

After acquiring skills from VCA training on climate-smart farming, I've established my own kitchen garden and tree nursery. - Ms Fenrose Adhiambo - Community Dialogue Climate Champion- Kaksingri West Ward.

It is by empowering women through VCA that has brought the change we see around. Today, you find women doing climate resilience livelihood activities. - Ms Susan Kanyoko, County Climate Change Steering Committee Representative of People With Disabilities (PWDs).

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Voices from Homa Bay: Women Empowered through Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices

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