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Dear John,
Imagine operating a farm with your spouse, who owns the property.
One day, your spouse tragically passes away.
The farm ownership transfers to you, right?
Nope.
Your children?
Not to them either.
Instead, your in-laws show up, take the land from you, and kick you out.
For generations, women in Burundi have worked in agriculture but without the right to inherit the land, and some have faced scenarios exactly like this.
That is, until Atlas Network partner Centre for Development and Enterprises Great Lakes (CDE) decided it was time to take action.
CDE launched their “Why Women” initiative to address women's rights issues in Burundi, focusing on economic freedom and land ownership.
They advocated to legislators, the Supreme Court, and the public and supported women in their court cases seeking to secure their property rights.
Thanks to their persistent efforts, CDE has ushered in a new era for women in Burundi.
Their work has also earned them a nomination for the 2024 Templeton Freedom Award.
CDE has twice been a Templeton Freedom Award finalist (2019, 2021), and last year we invited them to join our exclusive Smart Bets program.
Check out our new article about CDE to learn more about their success advocating for women’s rights and why they’re a finalist for the 2024 Templeton Freedom Award.
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