Exemplary Eritrean farmer honored as one of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Women Heroes

Eritrean farmer Rozina Mebrahtom was named among the FAO’s 100 Women Heroes for 2026 during World Food Day celebrations in Rome. She was chosen from more than 600 women across 131 countries for her work in land restoration, natural resource conservation and organic agriculture. Her recognition highlights the contribution of Eritrean women farmers to sustainable farming and brings international attention to efforts to rehabilitate degraded land.

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