We EMPOWER Women
Entrepreneurial Training
KELASO provides entrepreneurial training to women in remote villages so they can start – or improve – their business. This training provides the skills needed to create sustainable businesses that in turn impact the well-being of their children and families.
Each program is approximately 24 hours in length, delivered over five or six weekly sessions. Recognizing that transportation is one of the greatest obstacles to attendance, we deliver the training in the villages. We do not expect participants to travel great distances to participate.
The curriculum we use was developed by professional educators who are experienced in both business and the development of educational materials. The program is delivered in modules that are highly participatory and include both exercises and opportunities for discussion to maximize the learning. Each participant receives a 28-page workbook, writing pads and supplies.
Facilitate Peer Lending (VICOBA Groups)
After the business training is complete, we teach the women how to establish their own peer lending groups - VICOBA (Village Community Banking). This provides access to working capital to start or expand their ventures.
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KELASO in action:
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Over 60 women have been empowered with entrepreneurial training in the Hai district (Kilimanjaro Region) and started successful small business ventures.
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The income from their businesses helps support families and children positively impacting close to 400 of those most in need.