IYWF 2026 in India
Implementation through 5 Million Women Foundation
Implementation in India
In India, IYWF 2026 is implemented by 5 Million Women Foundation, a women-led organisation working on nutrition, millets, women empowerment, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods.
The foundation has been instrumental in supporting over 5 million women farmers across India, promoting sustainable agriculture, and creating market linkages for agricultural produce.
Key Initiatives
Millet Pride India
Comprehensive program promoting millets as nutritious, climate-resilient crops
- •Millet cultivation training and support
- •Market linkage development
- •Consumer awareness campaigns
- •Value addition and processing
Women Farmer Incubation
Supporting women entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains
- •Startup support and mentoring
- •Business plan development
- •Financial literacy programs
- •Market access support
Nutrition & Food Security
Programs promoting nutrition security at household and community levels
- •Nutrition awareness campaigns
- •Community kitchen programs
- •School feeding initiatives
- •Traditional food promotion
Community & School Awareness
Building knowledge and support at grassroots levels
- •School nutrition education
- •Community awareness workshops
- •Farmer field schools
- •Knowledge resource centers
Impact Areas
Women Farmers
Supported through programs and initiatives
Indian States
Operational coverage across regions
Communities
Direct community engagement and support
Farmers
Active participants in key programs
Strategic Focus Areas
Nutrition Security
Strengthening household nutrition through promotion of millets, traditional foods, and diverse farming systems
Climate Resilience
Building capacity of women farmers to adapt to climate change through sustainable agriculture practices
Market Linkage
Creating direct market connections for women farmers to ensure better prices and sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building
Providing training, mentoring, and support for skill development and entrepreneurship among women farmers