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Maasai Women Turn Drought into Income by Growing Drought-Resistant Fodder
Maasai women in northern Tanzania are turning drought-induced livestock losses into a business by growing drought-resistant grasses for fodder. This shift, coordinated by the Pastoral Women’s Council, provides stable income, enables home-building, and rebuilds herds. The model uses seed banks and community plots, with 250 women directly managing farms and thousands benefiting during dry seasons.