Rural women in the EU constitute less than 50% of the rural population but play a vital role in agriculture. Despite this, women entrepreneurs are underrepresented, with only 33% feeling they possess the necessary business skills. The EU Digital Agro-WomENtrepreneurs project addresses rural women's need for digital skills and entrepreneurship, aiming to enhance their financial contribution and active community participation. The project promotes green jobs and entrepreneurship in rural areas by leveraging digitalisation and socio-economic approaches. This comprehensive initiative seeks to empower rural women, promote sustainable agriculture, and foster economic and social inclusion through education and skill development.

The project aims to empower disadvantaged women from rural areas by providing opportunities to learn ecological farming strategies, digital marketing, and entrepreneurial skills, thereby promoting sustainable agriculture and gender equality. It focuses on three primary needs: the European Green Deal for climate neutrality by 2050, the EU’s gender equality strategy, and the EU Rural Action Plan for fostering territorial cohesion and economic opportunities in rural areas.

To find out more about our project, feel free to visit the project page: https://agrowomen-edu.eu/