Economic Toolkit For After School Boys

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 1,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Sunday, January 5th, 2025

Project Manager

Cleophas Chesoli

Project Partners Inc

County government of Bungoma, Making More Health

Project Summary

This project empowers young men in Mbakalo Ward through microcredit and livelihood engagement. It aims to reduce drug abuse and crime by providing productive economic alternatives.

Intervention Areas

Economic Empowerment of WomenEnergy for Enterprises / Productive Use

Target Population

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

Problem Statement

Young men in the ward face unemployment and idleness, leading to high rates of drug abuse and involvement in criminal activities.

Proposed Solution

Establish a microcredit scheme to fund youth-led income-generating activities. Engage young men in productive livelihoods to foster responsibility.

Expected Impact

Economic improvement for young men. Reduction in drug abuse and crime rates. Enhanced social stability and productive engagement of youth.

Sustainability Plan

The project operates as a self-sustaining microcredit scheme, where repayments revolve to fund new beneficiaries and maintain the capital base.

Budget Breakdown

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