Our Approach to Gender Equity in Coffee & Cocoa
Unlock
the Hidden
Power of Your Supply Chain
Women are the backbone of global agriculture. They comprise 43% of the agricultural workforce across 570 million farms worldwide. Yet, despite their critical contributions, women’s labor often goes unrecognized and undercompensated.
As a result, systemic gender bias hinders the success of supply chain projects, leading to low adoption rates and reduced impact. We help coffee and cocoa organizations turn gender equity commitments into practical action.
Through tools, learning and advisory support, we help build more equitable and resilient supply chains.
Our work is revolutionizing the agricultural sector
Equal Origins is reshaping industry attitudes and practices to unlock the untapped potential of farming women.
We equip farmer organizations, service providers, and industry leaders with the strategies and tools to advance gender equity, drive productivity and prosperity, cultivate stronger supply chains and build healthier, more resilient farms and families.
How We Do It
Participatory Methodologies
We embed women’s perspectives into governance and operations, addressing hidden barriers to their agency, prosperity, and well-being.
Innovative Tools
Our Gender Equity Index (GEI) is an online diagnostic tool that supports partners to create more inclusive and impactful operations and plans. We also offer a series of workshops, learning networks and advisory services.
Strategic Partnerships
We work across all stakeholders in the coffee and cocoa sectors, from farmers to industry, from governments to multilaterals and everyone in between.
Equal Origins’ Vision
We envision a world where women in agriculture have equal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power – fueling resilient, prosperous farming communities and a more sustainable future for all.
Help turn commitment into action
Women play essential roles across coffee and cocoa communities, yet their priorities and realities are still too often overlooked in the programs designed to support them.
Your donation helps Equal Origins equip organizations with the tools, knowledge, and practical support they need to build more equitable and effective programs, creating lasting change for women, families, and farming communities.