Latin America and the Caribbean

Woman picking ripe coffee cherries from a plant, symbolizing empowerment and sustainable farming in rural communities.

Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector

Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…

Agriculture, Coffee, Gender Equality, Women's Economic Empowerment
Case Studies

Micro-retail Development Project

The Micro-retail Development Project is a three-year initiative funded by USAID and private sector partner CBC, aimed at improving the livelihoods of micro-retail store owners—both women and men—across El Salvador. By enhancing business practices, the project seeks to increase access to essential goods and services within local communities. Through fostering stronger and more resilient micro-retail businesses, this initiative supports local economic growth and helps reduce migration pressures by creating sustainable economic opportunities.

U.S. Agency for International Development