The Spanish Federation of Associations of Rural Women (FADEMUR) has released a revised edition of its Catalogue of Good Practices in the Rural Environment, featuring the stories of fourteen remarkable rural women who have launched projects that combine tradition, innovation, and sustainability, making a significant positive impact on their communities.
These real-life stories of amazing experiences highlight the potential of the rural environment through initiatives led by women’s associations and grassroots organisations dedicated to local and community development. They illustrate how rural women have worked hard to combine tradition and progress, proving that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Teresa López, president of FADEMUR, describes the publication: “These pages tell the stories of our entrepreneurs and their constant efforts to achieve their goals, giving rural communities the recognition they deserve”.
Supported by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, this catalogue serves as an inspiring collection of experiences that will motivate others to build more sustainable, inclusive, and thriving communities. This year, thanks to collaboration with the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), FADEMUR has produced a printed edition, now being distributed to towns and villages across Spain.
Through these personal accounts from rural women, FADEMUR demonstrates how rural projects can thrive, while remaining committed to environmental responsibility and community-led management. The catalogue underlines the importance of sustainable initiatives in rural areas, ensuring that economic growth leaves no one behind.
The publication also includes video features on three of the initiatives: the Asociación Rural Las Moreras in Carboso (region of Extremadura); the Lana Merimorena in Cortegana (province of Huelva); and the Obrador Fusaiola in Insua-Villalba (Galicia).
It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the transformative role of rural women in their communities. It not only celebrates the diversity of projects taking shape across rural Spain but also demonstrates the power of innovation and sustainability in these environments.