On October 15, 2023, Humanity Touch proudly joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of Rural Women under the theme “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”. This theme honored the critical role rural women play in food systems—from sowing seeds and harvesting crops to processing, preparing, and distributing food—while spotlighting the persistent inequalities they face in access to land, income, education, and decision-making. For Humanity Touch, the day was a powerful affirmation of its mission to empower women and girls through gender justice, eco-inclusive livelihoods, and transformative leadership.
In Adjumani and surrounding districts, Humanity Touch marked the occasion with community engagements that celebrated the resilience, innovation, and leadership of rural women. Through storytelling forums, agricultural exhibitions, and inclusive dialogues, women from host and refugee communities shared how they are driving food security and environmental stewardship despite systemic barriers. Many of these women are active participants in Humanity Touch’s livelihood programs, including the Mobile Agricultural Training Van Project, which delivers hands-on training in climate-smart agriculture, food processing, and digital literacy directly to rural sub-counties.
The theme’s emphasis on cultivating good food resonated deeply with Humanity Touch’s strategic focus on Eco-Inclusive Livelihoods & Resilience Building. The organization has championed sustainable farming practices, solar-powered food drying technologies, and vocational training tailored to the realities of rural women—especially those affected by displacement, poverty, and gender-based violence. By equipping women with practical skills, start-up capital, and access to markets, Humanity Touch
