Celebrating International Day of rural women

International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on 15 October every year. Established by the United Nations, the day recognises the ‘critical role and contribution of rural women, including Indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security, and eradicating rural poverty.’

Respite Tea is proud to participate in the economic empowerment of women through its bitter leaf cultivation, thus bringing significant benefits to the Nigerian rural women. We generously compensate all the women who cultivate our bitter leaf and herbs.

In general, empowering women can lead to the following advantages:

• Income generation - Bitter leaf farming creates a steady income stream for many rural women, helping to alleviate poverty and improve their standard of living.

• Entrepreneurship opportunities - Women can engage in various entrepreneurial activities related to bitter leaf, such as handpicking the delicate bitter leaf plants.

• Financial independence - With their own sources of income, women gain financial independence, enabling them to make important decisions about their lives and families.

• Skills development - Involvement in agriculture and related business activities enhances women's skills in farming techniques, business management, and financial literacy.

• Access to resources - Economic empowerment often leads to better access to resources, such as education, healthcare, and improved living conditions for women and their families.

• Community leadership - Empowered women are more likely to take on leadership roles within their communities and to advocate for development and positive change.

By engaging in bitter leaf farming, Nigerian rural women can improve their economic standing, support their families and contribute meaningfully to their communities' development.

On this celebratory day, Respite Tea recognises and thanks all the women who help us to provide you with our premium bitter leaf infusions.

n  Our Respite Tea premium bitter leaf infusion is sold in a beautiful caddy and is available on our website or on Konga.