Groups starting in 2019
Highlights: These groups had the highest profit we have ever seen. First, all repaid the loan. Then, we have 4 groups who made more than $2000 net profit (on a $2000 loan). Two groups made between $1000 and $1999, and the remaining 4 groups each made between $500 and $999. These extraordinary results are a result of hard work by our groups and the good luck of a) good pasture b) corona virus causing some markets to be closed, so it was a sellers' market! To read the full report - Click here |
Groups starting in 2016
Highlights: Naretoi Enkishumu Women Group – the second group from Lenkisem, the 17 members are following in the footsteps of the successful Enkishaiki Lenkisem Women Group. Their strong leadership and cooperation as a group give good indication of success to come, as well as a few members who are also in Enkishaiki Group, who didn’t want to miss the chance to reinforce important lessons! |
Groups starting in 2015
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Groups starting in 2014
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Groups starting in 2013
Highlights: Pakiteng Livestock Keepers –Pakiteng is a name for somebody who gives somebody else a cow. So, if I give you a cow, you’ll call me Pakiteng as a way to remember the generosity of my gift, and our friendship will be cemented! This group from Olgulului started in 2012 and was trained but did not meet the eligibility requirements for a loan in 2013. One of the keys to success for the Livestock as Business project is to ensure that only groups who have committed themselves to change receive loans. This is part of the reason why we’ve never had a loan that wasn’t repaid. |
Groups starting in 2012
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Pilot program starting in 2011 Highlights: Amboseli Ilmarba Group – Ilmarba is a smaller group, with only 10 members. The Ilmarba community is close to the Tanzanian border, where WILK rehabilitated the community borehole. Ilmarba is the most senior group in LAB program, acting as mentor to the newer groups, teaching, sharing their experiences and expertise in good husbandry and good livestock selection. They also introduced an innovation we call “Cows on Layaway”, which allows people to select a Ilmbarba group cow as soon as it arrives home from the market, and start paying for it in installments. This has given folks with less cash the chance to build up their herds (the main asset in the Maasailand). |
LocationWater is Life – Kenya
314 E Main St Kelway Plaza, Suite 2 Newark, Delaware 19711 (302) 894-7335 |
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