SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is strengthening the protection of women’s land rights to promote economic empowerment and gender equity. SayPro works in communities where customary practices and legal systems often deny women fair access to land and property. With Peace Corps support, SayPro facilitates land rights awareness campaigns and legal literacy workshops tailored for rural women. These programs help women understand their entitlements and equip them to claim their land legally. SayPro sees secure land ownership as fundamental to women’s autonomy, livelihoods, and long-term community development.
SayPro collaborates with local leaders, traditional authorities, and legal institutions to reform discriminatory practices that restrict women’s land ownership. Peace Corps volunteers assist in organizing community dialogues that challenge gender biases and promote equal rights. SayPro also supports the registration of joint land titles and inheritance claims in women’s names, ensuring long-term protection and legal recognition. These efforts help shift norms and policies toward greater equality. SayPro believes that when women control land, families and communities become more stable and prosperous.
SayPro also supports women in forming land cooperatives and agricultural collectives to leverage ownership into economic opportunity. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro in providing training on land management, sustainable farming, and entrepreneurial skills. These programs empower women not only to own land but to benefit from it economically and socially. SayPro highlights successful women landowners as role models, helping others gain confidence and advocate for their rights. SayPro views land as both a resource and a source of dignity and independence for women.
SayPro monitors its impact by assessing changes in legal awareness, land ownership registration rates, and community attitudes. With measurable progress in securing land titles for women and improved access to agricultural resources, SayPro’s initiatives are making tangible differences. Continued collaboration with the United States Peace Corps ensures these successes are scalable and sustainable. SayPro remains dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and building inclusive systems where every woman can own land and shape her future with confidence.