2020 to 2023Women's economic empowerment
Economic Justice Programme
- Funded by
- Open Society Foundations
- Where
- Homa Bay and Siaya counties
- Status
- Completed
Fifteen women's groups built livelihoods in aquaculture, horticulture, livestock and poultry, and became entrepreneurs, producers and active players in local economies.
- 15women's groups supported
- USD 15k to 20kinvested per group
- KES 800khighest group share-out
How we did it
Each group received between USD 15,000 and USD 20,000 to grow its economic activities, while the programme challenged the social and cultural barriers that keep women out of economic life.
KEFEADO connected the groups with national and county government institutions so they could tap into public initiatives, advocate for public investment and join cooperative movements. Through table banking and collective savings, groups reached share-outs of KES 250,000 to KES 800,000.
To open up markets, KEFEADO linked farmer hubs with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), creating routes to local, regional and international buyers.
ResultSustained livelihoods for 15 women's groups, stronger collective finance and new links to government programmes and markets.
