Women work in many roles, all across the sector
from fish capture to trading, processing, supply chain management, administration, marketing, scientific research, policy and enforcement.
from fish capture to trading, processing, supply chain management, administration, marketing, scientific research, policy and enforcement.
Traditional roles have included crafts such as mending and making nets to the administration of the crew, vessel and catch.
These women often play a central role in families, communities and the future of the industry through supplementing their partners income and investing their time into educating people about the sector, promotion of the industry and helping to shape policy towards a more prosperous future.
(source Women in Fisheries Policy briefing 2020)
credit: Seafish
Credit: Seafishwho are running fisheries associations, co-ops, producer organisations, charities and fisheries training companies to name a few
(source Women in Fisheries Policy briefing 2020)
The Charity is led by Emma Plotkek the Executive Director and Alexa Dayton, Hazel Curtis, Ashley Mullenger and Hannah Fennel as Trustees
Emma Plotnek, Executive Director of FIFT