Women's Global Empowerment FundSummer Spotlight
We started this journey to improve our lives, but it has become so much more. We are proud to support our community and the refugees who depend on us. Together, we are stronger.
— Megan, WGEF Member
Meet Megan and her group of five determined women, who have not only transformed their lives but have also become a lifeline for Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict. With support from the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF), Megan’s group is engaged in farming grains and vegetables; their success story is nothing short of inspiring!
Recognizing the urgent need for affordable, nutritious food for refugees from Sudan and South Sudan, Megan and her group saw an opportunity to make a real difference. By cutting out the middlemen in the local food supply chain, they began supplying fresh produce directly from their farms to markets and refugee settlement camps at the border. This direct supply approach has ensured that refugees receive nutritious food at affordable prices, while also stabilizing the local food economy.
Their business is thriving, and the impact is profound. The group’s dedication and hard work have not only improved their own lives but also provided essential support to those in dire need. Megan and her team have become a symbol of resilience and hope, showcasing the power of community-driven initiatives.
Their story is a testament to the incredible impact that empowerment and solidarity can have, both in transforming lives and in fostering a supportive and sustainable local food economy.
In 2023, food security is facing an ongoing global crisis; local farmers, and food chains can help prevent food insecurity created by high food and fuel costs and climate change, at the household and community level by creating local food economies. Local growers and food supply chains can provide sustainable access to available, diverse and affordable food.
Support our local food revolution to increase food security and prevent shortages and famine! Access to healthy food is a human right!
Peace,
