Did you know that ¾ of all hungry people in the world live in rural areas in developing countries? Most people who live in these areas rely directly on agriculture for their livelihoods, particularly women.

Women are vital to driving agricultural growth that reduces poverty and hunger. That's why Feed the Future works to help empower women.

Browse these photos to learn more about the women we support. They are farmers, entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, community health workers and more!

By promoting women’s leadership in agriculture, together we can reduce poverty, improve food security, and promote global stability.