Projects In Africa: Kidinye Friends Women Group

KENYA ($4,650)
Vegetables, Soy Beans and Goats
Project Coordinator - Mrs. Rose Lugalia

25 women, members of Vihiga Yearly Meeting, are participating in this one-year project.

The women have a management committee of six members who run the day-to-day activities of the group. They already are engaging in a merry-go-round with each woman contributing $2.50 per month. Loans with the merry-go-round are repaid at 5% monthly interest. With the RSWR grant they will charge a lower interest of 2% per month with a grace period of two months. The women will be divided into three groups for the above projects. $1,285 of the grant will be used for a “revolving fund” for small, individual business loans. Anticipated economics are:

From Africa Quaker Vision’s report, “The project is well defined for sound management. It is viable as most of the intended activities are attainable by the members. The group holds meetings twice a month praying together. They use this forum to share and learn from one another. They also make a contribution towards table-banking [merry-go-round]. The project is viable and members understand what they would like to do. Although they have little experience in micro- enterprise they are well focused. We inspected the site of the proposed project and met with all the members of the group. The project meets RSWR guidelines.”

Project Completed: December 31, 2010