SIERRA LEONE ($4,275)
Production of Chairs, Stools, and Baskets
Project Coordinator - Christiana Mamawa Brima

Sixty women near the city of Bo are participating in this one-year project, which is an expansion of an existing project. Members will receive skill training in making the items. They will also be trained in “prudent use of project funds and resources”. Finished products will be sold in Bo and its vicinity. Anticipated economics are:

 

PRODUCT	LOAN	MONTHLY INCOME	LOAN PAYMENT	NET MONTHLY INCOME
RATTAN CHAIRS	$10	$5	$1	$4
BASKETS	$5	$2	$1	$2
TABLES	$5	$2	$1	$1
STOOLS	$3	$2	$1	$2
MATS	$8	$4	$1	$3
RAFFIA BAGS	$5	$1	$1	$1
TOTALS	$35	$15	$3	$11

From Harold Johnson’s report, “These women are trying their best to do well. The way things are in this country is quite different from America. In some cases, by the time funds are remitted to the various projects the dollar rate has dropped, so the co-ordinators find it very difficult in adjusting their budget. The project is going on well and they have used the funds well to the best of their ability.”

Project Completed: December 31, 2010