Food Technology Magazine | Innovation
Baking a Difference
The Women’s Bakery, a social enterprise in Rwanda is producing protein-packed bread that nourishes thousands of school children each day, while helping women secure job skills and employment
A baker prepares buns. Photo courtesy of The Women’s Bakery
A social enterprise in Rwanda is producing protein-packed bread that nourishes thousands of schoolchildren each day, while helping women secure job skills and employment. Started in 2015 by former Peace Corps volunteer Markey Culver, The Women’s Bakery (TWB) offers training in baking and business to women interested in working in one of several commercial bakery locations throughout the country.
The 200-hour training program covers key aspects of baking (including ingredient functionality,…
