KENYA - $4,200
Three Income-Generating Projects
Project Coordinator - Mrs. Elizabeth Indasi

This group of twenty-four women from Chavakali Yearly Meeting began in 2008 and have been contributing $3.25 per month to a merry-go-round. They also run a church nursery school for 30 children, including orphans. For this project the women will be divided into groups of eight to engage in either tree nurseries, cabbage farming, or firewood sales. Additionally they will have a revolving fund of $1,285 for individual business loans. Loans will be repaid at 24% interest. Anticipated economics are:

ACTIVITY	LOAN	GROSS INCOME
Cabbage farming	$530	$2,315 ($290 per woman)
Firewood	$1,415	$1,700 ($210 per woman)
Tree nursery	$850	Not indicated

From Aquavis’ site visit report, “WFWG is far from the market centers, which has forced them to become involved in small businesses in order to meet the needs of the community. The women have to travel long distances to purchase the merchandise. The leaders of the group are supportive and responsive and have, since inception, arranged for group training on site and for visits to other groups to learn more about group potential and enterprises. The group is fairly knowledgeable in the world of micro-businesses. They understand their limitations, but are willing to learn.”

Project Completed: June 30, 2011