SayPro supports rural women’s cooperatives to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. In partnership with the United States Peace Corps, SayPro helps women organize into cooperatives focused on agriculture, crafts, food processing, and other income-generating activities. SayPro believes that collective economic power enables women to overcome systemic barriers like poverty, discrimination, and limited market access. By supporting women-led initiatives, SayPro strengthens families and uplifts entire communities. These cooperatives empower women with leadership roles, increased bargaining power, and control over their resources. SayPro’s model promotes solidarity, shared success, and sustainable growth, especially in underserved rural regions.
SayPro offers capacity-building programs that include business management, cooperative governance, and technical skills. Peace Corps volunteers assist by providing hands-on support and mentorship. SayPro ensures that members understand their rights and responsibilities, promoting transparency and equality within each cooperative. Training also includes environmental sustainability practices, ensuring that businesses thrive without degrading natural resources. SayPro creates linkages between cooperatives and local markets, allowing women to sell their goods and services at fair prices. These connections foster self-reliance and reduce dependence on middlemen, helping women earn more and reinvest in their communities.
SayPro advocates for policy changes that support women’s cooperatives, including access to credit, land rights, and tax benefits. With Peace Corps collaboration, SayPro organizes forums where cooperative members can share challenges, solutions, and best practices. These gatherings build a support network across regions, enabling women to learn from each other and expand their impact. SayPro also raises public awareness about the importance of women’s economic inclusion through media and community events. These advocacy efforts help shift cultural attitudes, making space for rural women to thrive as economic leaders.
SayPro tracks cooperative growth, member income, and social impact indicators to evaluate program success. With continued Peace Corps support, SayPro plans to replicate this model across other rural regions, adapting it to local contexts. SayPro envisions a world where women’s economic power drives development, resilience, and equality. Through cooperation, empowerment, and solidarity, SayPro builds sustainable futures for women and their communities.