Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship And Financial Inclusion

Women Action Foundation Kenya

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 5,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Project Manager

Winnie Ochiel

Project Partners

Project Summary

Targeting rural women and youth, this project provides business training, mentorship, and micro-finance access. It aims to reduce poverty and gender inequality by equipping participants to start and grow successful enterprises.

Intervention Areas

Economic Empowerment of WomenImpact Investment & Blended FinanceRural DevelopmentYouth Employment

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Rural women/youth face barriers to economic opportunities (lack of education, finance), increasing vulnerability to poverty, GBV, and HIV/AIDS.

Proposed Solution

Equip women/youth with business skills, mentorship, and access to micro-loans/savings groups to start and manage successful businesses.

Expected Impact

Increased number of women-led businesses, improved household income, reduced gender inequality, and a supportive ecosystem of entrepreneurs.

Sustainability Plan

Sustainability is achieved through empowerment groups for knowledge sharing and savings groups that foster financial self-reliance and ownership.

Budget Breakdown

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