Promoting Gender Equality

and Inclusion

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated Sustainable Development Goals present a historic opportunity to eradicate extreme poverty and ensure inclusive development. To seize this opportunity, it is crucial for governments, multilateral institutions, the private sector, civil society, and individuals to take action and ensure that no one is left behind. At CropFortis, we take this call to action seriously. We are deeply committed to the principle of "leave no one behind" and recognise the importance of gender equality and social inclusion in achieving sustainable progress.

Our mission is to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity in the agricultural sector. However, we acknowledge that gender inequality and social exclusion hinder equal access and opportunities for all individuals. To address this disparity, we understand the need to proactively identify and respond to the unique needs and priorities of women and marginalised groups. Additionally, we recognise the importance of addressing discriminatory laws, policies, norms, and practices that impede the full participation and benefit of women and marginalised groups in political, economic, and social life. Without a focus on equity, we risk exacerbating the inequalities that drive poverty, inequality, conflict, and instability.

Advancing Social Equity

CropFortis is committed to challenging exclusion and discrimination in all our programmes.

We strive to ensure that our programmes are informed by the latest research, evidence, and learnings on effective strategies for advancing gender equality and promoting inclusivity.

We aim to treat everyone equitably and ensure that no one is left behind in our initiatives.

We acknowledge that our work in this area is ever-evolving, complex, and challenging. However, we firmly believe that this journey is integral to achieving our vision of accelerating self-sufficiency and prosperity for everyone.

Our Commitments

Collect, analyse, and report sex, age, and disability dis-aggregated data to gain better insights into the needs and experiences of different groups. optimised resource utilisation or improved returns.

Incorporate an intersectional gender and inclusion analysis into the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all our development programmes.

Strengthen partnerships with national and local actors, including organisations, movements, and groups led by women and marginalised communities, such as persons with disabilities.

Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment within our operations, ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place to safeguard the communities we work with, as well as our staff, contractors, and volunteers.