WUNRN
WOMEN'S WORLD SUMMIT FOUNDATION
2007
Prize for Women's
Creativity in Rural Life
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GERMANY
Women Farmers
Network
http://www.baeuerinnentreff.de/
An Internet
network for rural women worldwide
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It all began with an idea by a farmer living near Passau (Germany) who dreamt of a discussion platform for women like herself. What became of this idea, is unique and exemplary. Beginning as an Internet network for women farmers, the idea grew into an association, which has set high goals for the well being of women farmers. These goals include, via the use of the Internet:
Since the launch of the home page www.bauerinnentreff.de
in December 2001, the site has attracted more than 1,5 million visitors,
setting the stage for unique solidarity. Describing the enthusiasm women
farmers have for www.baeuerinnentreff.de,
E.A. from B* says: "If we did not have www.baeuerinnentreff.de something
would be missed in a big way. The www.bauerinnentreff.de
is for me real empowerment. I came to meet many women farmers via this
network and unique friendships have developed and special knowledge
shared". For E.S. from N*, who lives isolated in the mountains, the
network is a precious door to the wider world. Moreover, she says, "I
consider it also positive that taboo issues can be discussed such as AIDS and
how to protect oneself, as well as problems with parents-in-law". Thanks
to BT, today women farmers can keep in touch. |
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