A woman in the Brazilian countryside is the engine of the household, the family and the farm. Without recognition you struggle through poverty. It is best to hide in a corner and you are fortunate if you don't suffer domestic violence.
Support us, as a private individual
By making a one-off donation you support the self-development of rural women in Brazil.
Support us, an an organisation
We would be delighted to develop a customised support package for businesses or other organisations that would like to help rural women in Brazil move forward. Give Koen Brebels a call on +32 (0)2 548 01 26.
Other projects
Working night and day against better judgement?
What point is there in working 16 hours a day when nobody tells you about the right production techniques or current market prices? Trias acts with expertise.
In Brazil increasingly more youngster are able to dream of having their business. But the recession and a lack of start-up capital are huge obstacles for many. Trias helps these youngsters.
Women do value addition on locally produced rice in Burkina Faso
Women in Burkina Faso do all the household chores but have little say in the family budget. They often don't own land, extra income from small-scale trade offers an outlet.