Gender and Resilience: How Inclusive Participation in Cattle Management Strengthens Women’s Resilience in Northern Haiti

This technical brief examines the critical role of women in Haitian agriculture and the significant challenges they encounter, including social, political, and economic disadvantages. It highlights how inclusive livestock management practices, particularly within the USAID Reforestation Project in the Nord and Nord-Est departments, can enhance women's resilience to various shocks such as food insecurity, natural disasters, and economic instability. The brief explores the effects of integrating women into livestock management programs, focusing on forage production, conservation techniques, and veterinary training, and provides insights for future resilience initiatives in Haiti, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive approaches to agricultural development.