Time for growth: Habiba on her farm in north-east Kenya, which she has opened to people she seeks to empower. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi
“My religion does not allow me to fill my stomach when my neighbour is hungry,” says Habiba. “So, I must help as many as I can with the little that I have. To me, this is
sadaqah [the Islamic notion of voluntary charity ].”
The 45-year-old farmer is an influential figure in Wajir, capital of Wajir County in the arid north-east region of Kenya.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is partnering with the government of Wajir County to ensure that farmers like Habiba can access the technical expertise they need to diversify their livelihoods. In Kenya, WFP assists some 390,000 people with livelihood initiatives 51 percent are women.
Lean on me: The farmer in Kenya empowering vulnerable women
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World Food Programme-backed livelihoods programme enables Habiba to reach out to people struggling in her community
By Martin Karimi
sadaqah [the Islamic notion of voluntary charity ].”
The 45-year-old farmer is an influential figure in Wajir, capital of Wajir County in the arid north-east region of Kenya.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is partnering with the government of Wajir County to ensure that farmers like Habiba can access the technical expertise they need to diversify their livelihoods. In Kenya, WFP assists some 390,000 people with livelihood initiatives 51 percent are women.
Habiba describes herself as a community activist “with a heart for helping other women”.