By Rizwana | Executive Director
Background:
The SOL Foundation with its Co-OP collaboration partner with Florise Women Group, a grassroots charitable organization in Suna Migori County, Kenya, our mission was to to alleviate poverty and promote economic independence among women. The group proposes a poultry project and kitchen market gardens to empower 20 women, reducing their dependence on their husbands' fishing income.
Objectives:
1. Economic Empowerment: Enhance the economic status of women in Suna Migori County.
2. Food Security: Improve food availability and nutrition among the target group.
3. Sustainable Livelihoods: Establish a sustainable livelihood project that can be replicated and scaled up.
Methodology:
1. Poultry Project: We provided 10 women with 4 pullets and 1 cockerel of improved local chicken breeds, along with training on poultry management.
2. Kitchen Market Gardens: We also aided them with seeds for 3 different types of vegetables and training on kitchen garden management.
3. Implementation: Each member would then implement the project in her home with the help of the local officer.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation is conducted to assess the project's progress and impact.
Expected Outcomes:
1. Increased Income: Women group members will generate income through poultry and vegetable sales.
2. Improved Food Security: The project will enhance food availability and nutrition among the target group.
3. Empowered Women: Women will be economically independent and confident.
Sustainability:
1. Revolving Fund: Returns from the first group will be used to establish the same project for the remaining group members.
2. Local Partnerships: Collaborations with local agricultural extension officers and other stakeholders will ensure the project's continuity.
Timeline:
1. Project Implementation: 6 months
2. Monitoring and Evaluation: Ongoing
3. Project Completion: 12 months
The SOL Foundation is supporting in this project through funding, technical assistance, and capacity building. This project aligns with The SOL Foundation's mission to support community development projects that promote economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
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