Climate and Economic Justice Fund
Discover the Subsaharan African Women Farmers Fund, a dedicated initiative providing flexible and accessible financing to women in agriculture. This fund helps them launch or scale their businesses, embrace sustainable practices, and navigate the challenges of climate change.
TESTIMONIES
“RFLD’s reporting, both narrative and financial, has always been timely, transparent and easily verifiable through the supplementary supporting materials they share alongside the reports. They have established expertise in working with both state and non-state actors, media, and other civil society organizations both regionally and at the grassroots level, intervening through advocacy, policy development, training, gender mainstreaming and promoting civic space, women’s rights, climate justice, and women’s economic rights.”
– MAKINDE Louise , Senior Grant Officer
“As CIVICUS, we have been in partnership with RFLD for many years. We have jointly implemented advocacy activities at Africa level and funded them on different projects related to Human Rights, Civic Space, and Media. Their scope of intervention is continental with strong presence and focus on West Africa. RFLD promotes gender equality. They work with vulnerable groups, youth, sexual minorities groups, and women. The organization has strong policies on Zero discrimination, as well as programmes on climate justice, economic justice, and SHRH. RFLD is a professional organization with strong principles of humanity, diversity, neutrality, and independence. RFLD is among CIVICUS well positively rated organisations in terms of project completion and professionalism and has good relationships with its partners, beneficiaries, and communities. Most of their personnel have worked at the International with strong professionalism.”
– Dr Paul Mulindwa, CIVICUS Advocacy and Campaigns Officer- Africa Lead
“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Women Leaders Network for Development – Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) on a decade of remarkable work in advancing human rights, women’s rights, and the fight against sexual violence, discrimination, and social injustice. Your dedication and tireless efforts have undoubtedly made a significant impact on the lives of countless women and girls across Subsaharan Africa. RFLD’s commitment to empowering women and promoting gender equality aligns perfectly with the mandate of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). We are proud to stand alongside you in this crucial endeavor. As you embark on your next decade, I encourage you to continue your unwavering commitment to these important issues. Your work is an inspiration to us all, and I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve even greater success in the years to come.” Hon. Remy Ngoy Lumbu, ACHPR Chairperson
I am particularly proud that you, traditional and religious leaders, considered as the custodians of peace, are gathered here in the North of Benin to engage more in peacebuilding and conflict prevention, with the support of the women’s organization the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD).
– H.E. Mrs. Lee-Anne Hermann, Ambassador of Canada to Benin
January 8, 2024