Namibian Rural Women Assembly

22/07/2026

The Rural Women’s Assembly is pleased to announce that this year’s Feminist Agroecology School will take place in Lesotho from 2 to 8 August 2026 under the theme:

🌱 “Agroecology in the Time of Growing Food Insecurity”

The school will bring together rural women, farmers and agroecology practitioners from across Southern Africa to reflect on the growing food crisis and strengthen community led solutions rooted in agroecology.
Participants will engage in practical learning and exchanges on seed sovereignty, soil restoration, organic fertiliser production, biological pest control, water conservation, climate resilience and farmers’ rights. The school will also create space for rural women to share knowledge, learn from one another and strengthen collective action for healthier, fairer and more resilient food systems.
At a time when communities are facing rising food prices, climate shocks and increasing dependence on costly agricultural inputs, the Agroecology School will affirm the knowledge, leadership and solutions of rural women.

📍 Lesotho
📅 2 to 8 August 2026

https://www.ruralwomensassembly.org/agroecology-in-the-time-of-growing-food-insecurity-rural-women-gather-in-lesotho/

Agroecology is our pathway to food sovereignty, resilience and dignity.

09/06/2026

Day 3
Opened with a meaningful seed-sharing mystica, highlighting the vital role seeds play in sustaining life, biodiversity and food sovereignty. Participants shared reflections on the need to protect and freely exchange seeds, with one sister reminding us that seeds must remain a common heritage that belongs to everyone, not a commodity controlled by a few.

The conversation underscored the importance of collective responsibility to save, share and safeguard seeds for future generations and for the sustainability of our food systems.

09/06/2026

Day two last session ...

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

Zimbabwe and Malawi leading Promotion of agroforestry through action: one woman, ten trees, every year. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to restoring degraded landscapes, improving soil health and strengthening biodiversity through community-led tree planting.

Each tree planted contributes to climate resilience, food security and healthier ecosystems that support both people and nature.

It is a simple but powerful act of giving back and nurturing the environment today so that future generations can thrive.

07/06/2026

Voices from the RWA Dialogue

From Zimbabwe to Tanzania and South Africa, Rural Women are united in one message: our seeds, our knowledge, and our agroecological systems are the foundation of food sovereignty, climate resilience, and a just future. Together, we are reclaiming our history, empowering youth, and advocating for policies that protect our seeds, food, and communities.
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07/06/2026

During the morning dialogue session, panel speakers from all Rural Women's Assembly (RWA) country chapters shared their experiences and perspectives on the role of seeds and food sovereignty. The discussions highlighted the importance of protecting indigenous seeds, preserving traditional knowledge, strengthening community seed systems, and ensuring that rural women maintain control over seed production, storage, and exchange. Speakers emphasized that seeds are the foundation of food sovereignty, food security, cultural identity, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience for rural communities across Africa.

20/05/2026

https://www.erongo.com.na/com-ero-main/rural-women-drive-climate-smart-farming-nmh010648-1011-12700

18/05/2026

🌽 Precious proudly holds local red maize, a seed passed down through generations and protected by rural women farmers in Zambia.

“We have our local maize. These seeds have fed our families for generations and continue to help us survive even during difficult seasons.”

Local red maize is food, it carries culture, biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and climate resilience. While industrial agriculture continues to promote uniform seed systems, rural women continue protecting local seeds that sustain communities and strengthen food sovereignty.

Our sister reminds us that the answers already exist within our communities. 🌾