Capacity Building

Ma Nyande Women's Development Organization (MNWDO) empowers women farmers in Sierra Leone through hands-on training and education programs. Based in rural areas like Bo and Falaba Districts, our workshops focus on climate-smart agriculture, agro-processing, and financial literacy to enhance food security, increase yields, and create sustainable livelihoods for women and youth.

• Climate-Smart Agriculture Training – Women learn regenerative farming techniques and agro-waste reuse to reduce emissions, supported by UN Women and WiAN-SL.
• Cassava Processing Workshops – Training on transforming cassava into laundry starch with fabric conditioner, enabling women to create marketable products and boost income.
• Agrowaste Recycling with Echo Feeds – Women are trained to convert agricultural waste into high-quality animal feed, creating new income streams and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Our programs include Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to teach financial planning and group savings, as well as gender-friendly tool training, such as power tillers provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. These initiatives make farming more accessible and profitable, addressing gender-specific challenges in agriculture.

Impact Highlights

• Trained 100+ women on climate-smart techniques
• Established VSLAs in Bo and Falaba Districts
• Cassava starch production launched in multiple communities
• Represented at AFSF Dakar for regenerative agriculture

MNWDO’s training and education programs are designed to be transformational, equipping women with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead in agriculture. By fostering innovation and sustainability, we are building a future where women drive Sierra Leone’s agricultural growth—one farm, one workshop, and one community at a time.