Executive Summary

The Women in Agriculture Union (WAU) is dedicated to advancing gender equity within Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector by empowering women to take an active role in the nation’s agrarian reforms. This strategic plan for 2025-2030 outlines our goals, objectives, and strategies to bolster women’s participation in agriculture, contributing to Zimbabwe’s resurgence as the “breadbasket of Africa.” The plan focuses on four key areas: Operations & Administration, Advocacy, Membership & Public Relations, Business Development & External Relations, and Sustainability & Capacity Development.

Key Goals:

1. Optimize internal operations and financial management.
2. Expand advocacy and membership to promote gender equity in agriculture.
3. Develop strategic business partnerships and market linkages.
4. Promote sustainability through comprehensive training, research, and conservation efforts.
5. Implement a robust risk management framework to mitigate potential challenges.

This document outlines the objectives, strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), risk management strategies, and an action plan that will guide WAU in achieving its mission and vision over the next five years.