Mauritania
A young girl prepares a meal with vegetables grown by the women of the Guiraye cooperative. Their vegetable garden, that was fenced and irrigated with the help of ACORD, a non governmental organisation, helps improve the nutritional levels of the village and the produce is sold in local markets. The revenue generated by the garden permits the women of the cooperative to be more independent and to have a greater say in the affairs of the community..Guiraye, Mauritania. 11/03/2011..Photo © J.B. Russell

