On Thursday 3rd June 2021, the Egyptian team, distributed 6 tons of fodder to 3 women groups in 3 different villages in Sennoures District in Fayoum to start their own business collectively.  At the presence of Mr. Rabee Mostafa – the Undersecretary of Agriculture Directorate in Fayoum, Mr. Mansour –owner of Dexter – the supplier company – delivered the fodder to GEMAISA Local Team and women beneficiaries.  A short seminar addressed to GEMAISA women beneficiaries was also held during the delivery. Dr. Wessam El Kassas – GEMAISA National Coordinator, inaugurated...

The Training courses on “fodder production and recycling of agricultural residues” and “dairy product manufacturing” took place in Elfayoum Governorate in November 2020, involving 24 rural women from Eltowfikia and Sennhour Elkablia villages, in Sennoris district. The initiative, realized in collaboration with the Elfayoum Agricultural Directorate, aimed at enhancing rural women’s technical skills, thus positively impacting both on food security and on the quality of fodder and milk production. The trainings focused on the following topics: Training course on “dairy products manufacturing”,...

The Training course on “Sheeps and goats husbandry” took place in Elfayoum from 3 to 5 March 2020, involving 25 rural women from three villages of  Yousef Alsedeek, AlNazlaa, Kahk Bahary villages. The initiative was realized in collaboration with the ElFayoum Agricultural Directorate, aiming at providing theoretical and practical knowledge and skills on sheep and goat husbandry for women to increase their capacity to care for animals and, therefore, improve their dairy production. The training focused on:  Explain the characteristics and learn to identify cattle breeds;Provide...

The Training course on “Buffaloes husbandry” took place in Elfayoum Governorate, between January and February 2020, for a total duration of 11 days, involving 65 rural women. The training, that was held by specialists in animal production, extension services and manufacturing, included both theoretical and practical sessions, thanks to visits to farms located in ElTowfikia, AbdalAlla Elliwa and ElNazla villages.  The training sessions were based on the “learn by doing” approach, using different tools to actively engage the participants, such as practical demonstrations, group-working,...

The soft skills training course took place in Sennouris District, El Fayoum Governorate, in December 2019, for a total duration of 3 days. The training was organized by the project team in coordination with El Tarikk Association for Development and El Fayoum Agriculture Directorate. The training aimed at the beneficiaries of GEMAISA2, with the following objectives:  Introducing gender equality principles; Developing women’s negotiation, leadership and time management skills; Improving communication skills Discovering and strengthening creative skillsEnhancing women’s...