Gender-Sensitive Modules for One Acre Food Forest Program (1AFF)

Women's contributions to agricultural production and household food security are significant, yet their role in decision-making and access to resources often remain unequal. Developed through the University of Toronto School of Cities’ International Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project (IMUCP), facilitated by University of Toronto India Foundation, these modules support Raah Foundation's One Acre Food Forest Program in Palghar, Maharashtra. Grounded in field research and interactions with indigenous women, the modules address three interconnected challenges: limited agency, inequitable resource distribution and the invisibility of women's labour. Through participatory activities, community dialogue and practical guidance for field teams, the resource offers an approach to integrating gender sensitivity into agricultural development programmes, with a focus