Indigenous women in Oaxaca are adopting ancestral techniques to combat severe droughts and water scarcity.
Stephania Corpi Arnaud reports for BBC.
In short:
- Agustina Ortiz and other women are using ferro-cement water tanks to collect and purify rainwater.
- They grow drought-resistant crops, ensuring food security and creating income through surplus sales.
- The nonprofit Grupedsac trains these women in sustainable water and land management practices.
Key quote:
"We need to empower these women, but we also need to understand that the word empowerment means different things in our societies."
— Joaquin Carrillo, director of Grupedsac's Oaxaca center
Why this matters:
Water scarcity is intensifying in Oaxaca, impacting agriculture and daily life. Teaching sustainable water management and empowering women enhances community resilience against climate change.
