Youth And Women Empowerment Through Soap Production Value Chain

Kogelo Empowerment For Economic Development Org

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 7,230,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Saturday, June 4th, 2022

Project Manager

Robinson Obadha

Project Partners Inc

Community Mobilization for Positive Empowerment (COMPE) Gatrude Musangi Foundation Dolphine Special Programme Soweto All-Stars Football Club

Project Summary

KOEEDO seeks to establish a soap processing facility in Siaya County to add value to local crops. By processing materials like aloe and avocado into soap, it boosts farmer incomes and creates employment across the value chain.

Intervention Areas

Rural DevelopmentSmallholder Support & ExtensionTrade & Market AccessValue Chain Development (e.g. Skills Training)

Target Population

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

Problem Statement

Smallholder farmers in Siaya face poverty and low produce prices due to a lack of value addition and market access.

Proposed Solution

Establish a soap processing factory using locally grown raw materials (avocado, aloe, neem) to create a value-added chain for farmers.

Expected Impact

Economic empowerment of rural communities, job creation in processing/marketing, and a guaranteed market for farmers' produce.

Sustainability Plan

The business relies on aggressive marketing and sales of its soap brands to households and institutions to generate continuous revenue.

Budget Breakdown

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