18/03/2026
When women come together, real change happens.
That was the heart of the 5th International Conference for Rural Women. It brought together voices from across Africa to share ideas, experiences and solutions for empowering rural women. Organized by Women’s Board Educational Cooperation Society (ECS) in partnership with Zabalketa, the three-day conference held at Pan-Atlantic University welcomed 70 participants from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa.
Through panel discussions, working groups, and keynote sessions, participants explored leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and collective action for women’s advancement. Beyond the conference, the ECS–Zabalketa partnership continues to empower rural women across eight communities in Itamapako through leadership training, advocacy, improved water and sanitation, and livelihood skills.
The conversations and connections from these three days reaffirm one thing: when women come together to learn and collaborate, stronger communities are built.
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