15 October: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day of Rural Women, celebrated on October 15 each year, is significant as a day of gratitude and recognition for the crucial role that rural women play in preserving and fostering rural communities all over the world.
The United Nations formally established the International Day of Rural Women in 2008. This international recognition aims to highlight the significant contributions made by rural women to sustainable development, food security, and agriculture. The International Day of Rural Women serves as an opportune moment to underscore the multifaceted significance of rural women's contributions. In the realm of agriculture, they constitute the cornerstone of food production and food security, ensuring the sustenance of communities. Additionally, their dedication to preserving traditional knowledge and cultural heritage underscores their role as custodians of ancestral wisdom.
EPSULA celebrates this Day because the primary project goals are to support the crucial role in fostering women's empowerment that contributes in a significant way to broader rural community development.