KENYA ($5,250)
Tree Nursery, Mushroom Growing, Fish Farming

Twenty-two women from Chavakali Yearly Meeting are participating in this one-year project. They are currently involved in small-scale businesses funded through monthly contributions of $2.50. Seven women will engage in the mushroom production, seven in fish farming, and eight in a tree nursery. Anticipated economics:

 

ACTIVITY	LOAN	INCOME	EXPENSE	NET INCOME
Mushrooms	$940	$3,000	$250	$2,750
Fish	$1,735	$2,400	$165	$2.235
Trees	$1,215	$1,750	$200	$1,550

From Aquavis' site visit report: “The chairlady, Jonesi Jemo Ubbaga, had just passed after a short illness and burial arrangements were being made within the same week, so we could not carry any appraisal exercise as that would be disrespectful. However since we have substantial background information about the group, we have opted to make our recommendation based on the following: 1) The project constitutes legitimate women, members of Mudete Friends Church; 2) Last year Aquavis met with members of the project when there arose a misunderstanding between the First Change group and Mudete and the stalemate was resolved;3) The group has made significant steps to train its members in team work, savings, marketing and business activities. The group is well organized with determined leadership. It is viable and targets the needy.

 

Project Completed: June 30, 2009