Citizen Participation Intervention-Soap Making By Kibera Widows

Project period:

10.01.2022 - 10.12.2022

Granted amount:

363,549,- DKK

Total budget:

363,549,- DKK

Organization:

WAY (Women and Youth) Empowerment

Partners:

National Empowerment Network of people living with HIV in Kenya

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Medborgerindsats

World goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Kenya

Resume

To Increase the financial abilities of widows in Kibera Slums to enable them purchase food for their families, educate their children (girl child focus), Afford better health, clothing and shelter for their children and Reduce poverty and attain improved standards of living through soap making business. The Projects immediate objective Within the above development objective, the project’s immediate objective is: “By end of 2022, widows supported by the project achieve a secure and enhanced income and effectively participate and contribute to decision-making process in domestic and public spheres”. Indicators: • Sustainable increase by at least 20% in average household income for 120 poor women who are members of collective groups supported by project. • At least 120 women supported by the project report an enhanced role in decision-making within households, SHGs/ CBOs, other groups, leadership positions and Elected Bodies. • All beneficiaries trained on soap making