Enhancing Economic And Social Resilience For Young Mothers

County Youth and Adolescent (CYAN) Kenya
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 3,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Project Manager

Steve Juma

Project Partners Inc

Collaborating Organizations: • NGO/Community-Based Organization • Financial Institution/Microfinance Partner • Government Agencies for Women Empowerment and Food Security • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Organizations • Private Sector Partners,

Project Summary

This project empowers young mothers in fish-landing communities to achieve financial independence. It combats "sex for fish" practices by providing entrepreneurship training and microfinance.

Intervention Areas

Digital Health / HealthTechEconomic Empowerment of WomenEmergency Food & NutritionEntrepreneurship & MSMEsFinancial LiteracyInclusion and EmploymentFood Security & Nutrition EnhancementLivestock & FisheriesMicrofinance & Savings GroupsSocial Entrepreneurship

Target Population

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

Problem Statement

Young mothers in Homa Bay suffer from economic dependency, food insecurity, and exploitation. Lack of income forces many into transactional sex, perpetuating poverty and health risks.

Proposed Solution

Provide vocational training, financial literacy, and business startup grants. Establish kitchen gardens for food security and offer psycho-social support for mental health.

Expected Impact

Increased household income and financial independence for young mothers. Improved nutrition and health outcomes. Reduction in exploitative economic relationships and enhanced social status.

Sustainability Plan

Sustainability is built on self-sustaining business models and savings groups. Kitchen gardens provide ongoing food security, while integration with government programs ensures long-term institutional support.

Budget Breakdown

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