🌿 Introduction: Climate Change Has a Gender
In Nigeria, climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a gender issue. Women, especially in rural communities, bear the brunt of its impact. Yet, they are often excluded from conversations about climate solutions.
At One Foundation, we believe that real change begins when women lead. That’s why we’re investing in women and climate leadership at the grassroots level.
👩🌾 Why Women Are Central to Climate Solutions
Women in rural Nigeria:
- Walk miles for clean water.
- Manage household food security.
- Work the land as smallholder farmers.
Their daily lives are deeply connected to the environment. Who better to lead the charge toward climate resilience?
🔧 How One Foundation is Empowering Women
We’re not just handing out aid — we’re building climate champions.
🌱 1. Training in Climate-Smart Agriculture
We train women in drought-resistant farming, organic practices, and natural resource management — turning everyday farmers into eco-innovators.
🔋 2. Access to Clean Energy
We support female-led cooperatives in adopting solar-powered tools, reducing their dependence on harmful fuels like firewood.
📢 3. Leadership & Advocacy
From local town halls to state-level meetings, we ensure that rural women have a seat at the table when climate policy is discussed.
🌍 Impact Story: Amina’s Solar Farm Project
Amina, a 32-year-old farmer from Bauchi, attended our clean energy workshop. Today, she leads a women’s group managing a solar-powered irrigation system that has increased farm productivity by 60%. Her village now sees her as both a farmer and a climate leader.
🚀 The Bigger Picture
Empowering women in climate action:
- Improves community resilience
- Promotes economic independence
- Ensures sustainable environmental practices
At One Foundation, we believe this is the future of development in Nigeria.
✊ How You Can Support
You can play a part in this movement by:
- Donating to support more women-led initiatives
- Volunteering to mentor women in agriculture, tech, or policy
- Sharing our message far and wide