Together, we are committed to supporting the village of Cheboin, with the aim of helping to establish 175 businesses and create 228 jobs by 2026. In this article, we introduce some of the aspiring entrepreneurs we are supporting through Hand in Hand.
The Mema Widows Self Help Group consists of 20 members from Merigi in Cheboin Village. The group was formed in 2022 with the aim of improving the economic situation of the community’s widows. They meet once a week, with each member contributing 150 KES (about 1.2 USD) to a common fund. In total, 3,000 KES (approximately 23 USD) are collected each week. The member who receives the money contributes 1,000 KES (about 7.7 USD) to the group’s account, allowing the group to save at least 4,000 KES (about 30.7 USD) each month.
The Mema Widows Group faces challenges in obtaining good quality and affordable chickens for commercial poultry farming. Since joining Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) in April 2024, they are eager to learn new skills in entrepreneurship, such as resource mobilisation, business planning, financial planning, and collective marketing.
HiH EA has already trained the group in establishing a strong leadership structure and developing a constitution with clear goals to guide them towards success. We will continue to follow the progress of the Mema Widows Group and support them on their journey.
Ronald Kipkirui Cheluget is a member of the Kuriot Self Help Group in Cheboin Village. He is a father of two sons and works as a dairy farmer. Despite his hard work, Ronald earns an average of 4,600 KES (about 35.3 USD) per month from his production, which is barely enough to cover the family’s needs and pay for his sons’ schooling.
Ronald struggles with marketing his products, bookkeeping, and managing his savings. By joining Hand in Hand, he hopes to acquire new skills in accounting, savings, and value creation to develop his business. He is eager to learn how to create a savings plan and access credit, which will enable him to increase his business capital and expand his dairy farm.
Since 2003, Hand in Hand has driven significant economic change, helping to establish over five million businesses and create more than nine million jobs globally. The organization is audited by Svensk Insamlingskontroll to ensure that donations are used responsibly.
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