About
Mission, Vision & Governance
About SMWF
We build systems so market women can move from survival to sustainability—owning land, accessing finance, learning modern skills, and selling in fair, resilient markets.
Systems that unlock women’s economic power
These are the core systems we strengthen so women can earn more, keep more, and grow resilient businesses.
Access to Land, Tools & Finance
Secure land use, input kits, and blended microfinance so women can produce and trade competitively.
Training & Skills
Market-based training: production, hygiene, pricing, bookkeeping, cooperative governance, and leadership.
Market Access & Fair Trade
Better stalls, storage, cold chain links, and fair-pricing pathways that raise incomes sustainably.
Policy Advocacy
Evidence and coalitions to improve fees, safety, and protections for informal traders and farmers.
Climate Resilience
Agroecology, diversified crops, and climate-smart market infrastructure to reduce risk.
Digital Inclusion
Mobile money, basic apps, and market data tools that help women price, plan, and save.
Access to Land, Tools & Finance
Secure land use, input kits, and blended microfinance so women can produce and trade competitively.
Training & Skills
Market-based training: production, hygiene, pricing, bookkeeping, cooperative governance, and leadership.
Market Access & Fair Trade
Better stalls, storage, cold chain links, and fair-pricing pathways that raise incomes sustainably.
Policy Advocacy
Evidence and coalitions to improve fees, safety, and protections for informal traders and farmers.
Climate Resilience
Agroecology, diversified crops, and climate-smart market infrastructure to reduce risk.
Digital Inclusion
Mobile money, basic apps, and market data tools that help women price, plan, and save.
Conversation with our Founder — Dr. Thelma Awori
Learn why market women are central to resilient local economies—and how systems-level support changes outcomes.
Ready to stand with market women?
Your donation fuels training, market access, and sustainable systems that help women earn and grow—without dependency.
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