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.