Women-Led Policy Change Program

SMWF Programs

Women-Led Policy Change Program

Women-led coalitions unlocking budgets, waste management, and national policies that benefit market women.

The Challenge

Markets are underfunded and women are often excluded from decision tables.

  • No budget lines for sanitation or childcare
  • Weak waste systems and unsafe conditions
  • Limited policy capacity among associations

Our Solution

Organize market associations and equip women leaders to shape budgets and policies.

  • Leadership training and coalition building
  • Position papers and public forums
  • MOUs with municipalities and ministries

Activities

  • Policy trainings and campaign planning
  • Budget analysis and advocacy meetings
  • Waste, sanitation, and childcare agreements

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased municipal/national budget allocations
  • Formal recognition of market associations
  • Cleaner, safer markets and funded childcare

How You Can Support

  • Donate: Fund organizing and research
  • Partner: Technical policy support welcomed
  • Volunteer: Legal and public affairs skills

Put women at the policy table.

Your support turns women’s priorities into funded plans.

From the Field

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