{
  "id": 868771,
  "title": "‘To speak of agroecology is to speak of farmers’ autonomy’: Interview with Olga Muthambe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/to-speak-of-agroecology-is-to-speak-of-farmers-autonomy-interview",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-14T12:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mongabay",
    "slug": "mongabay",
    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/to-speak-of-agroecology-is-to-speak-of-farmers-autonomy-interview-with-olga-muthambe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Mozambique, a civil society organization named Hikone Moçambique is making strides in promoting agroecological practices and empowering rural women. Founded in 2013 by Mozambican social activist and current executive director Olga Muthambe, the non-governmental organization (NGO) operates in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza, Tete, and Cabo Delgado. The initiatives they champion primarily target women facing social vulnerability due to the adverse effects of extractive industries.\n\nExtractive industries often result in displacement, erosion of livelihoods, expropriation of land and resources, and labor exploitation. These factors contribute to the undermining of food sovereignty and exacerbate existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting women who lose their income-generating alternatives. Hikone Moçambique was co-founded by Olga Muthambe, who brings over three decades of experience working with rural communities, including during Mozambique's civil war (1977-1992) and the recent conflict in Cabo Delgado.\n\nThroughout its history, Hikone Moçambique has benefited more than 5,000 women through training, community gatherings, and seminars. In 2021, the NGO expanded its efforts to support women affected by violence and forced displacement in Cabo Delgado. As of 2025, the organization continues its work, ensuring that women can maintain their autonomy and contribute to their communities through sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.",
  "summary": "In Mozambique, southeast Africa, more than 1,600 women participate in agroecological practice programs across the provinces of Maputo and Gaza (both in the south), Tete (central region) and Cabo Delgado (far north). These initiatives are led by Hikone Moçambique, a civil society association founded in 2013 that seeks to empower rural women. The organization’s work […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Hikone Moçambique promotes agroecology in Mozambique",
    "Founded by Olga Muthambe in 2013, NGO works in four provinces",
    "Supports 5,000+ women through training and sustainable practices"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Empowering rural women through agroecology enables them to regain autonomy and food sovereignty, allowing them to counterbalance the detrimental effects of extractive industries on their livelihoods and communities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}