Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Khaki packaging making is an art for daily business The packaging project came about for the love of art My team and I look forward to cleaning the planet of plastic bags one piece at a a time One bag at a time

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

In making khaki packaging bags the environment is safe as the papers can decompose later on, the demand is also high as many businesses now use the papers and to provide more supplies the project can help It is a creative project of combined art and passion My art designed bags include envelopes gift bags and take away packaging bags for hotels customised well to meet the clients expectations

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

the main one is idleness in the youths as they spend the whole day doing nothing and others engage in immoral behaviours It's for creating job opportunities

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

It's cheap and more affordable It is environment friendly

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The project is more so focused on youths and some living with disabilities as this project does not require more energy to be provided,and more so people living with disabilities find it difficult to look for jobs and many employers do not consider them.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-15

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

5

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

3

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

They are skilled personnel and they have seen the project as being helpful in one way or thee other

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

Esmaina238@gmail.com

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Any entrepreneurs goal is to get their products in bringing in capital and profits so in my thinking no business person wishes to remain poor after starting a business

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

since the products are made from decomposing materials I believe it is environment friendly

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

We learn something new everyday and with my creativity many young people can learn and become more creative on future

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

It can be done by all genders as it does not dictate any gender or age

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

since my products do not use too much of water I agree that water and sanitation is cared for

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

yes my products can be made using graphic knife instead of machines

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

to some extent my products are decently made and may make many young people to be involved

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Agreeing in that it is innovative as you can also make gift bags and book covers and at some point schools look for a heavy one to stay more without By selling my idea to other inventors

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Somehow the community may embrace it as it may reduce high poverty level as it generates an income and to sustain oneself. Moreso the young generation will abide from theft and the community is on the safer side.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

I somehow agree with it as the khaki papers can decompose thus does not pollute the environment.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

my products can minimise the use of plastic bags hence they minimize global warming

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

my project does not use too much of water I agree that water and sanitation is cared for

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

The land remains clean without being polluted by plastic bags

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

6

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

We make our products with love and where there is love peace exists

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

looking forward to have partnership globally in future

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

4

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

2

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

6

05.08 Justification

It's entirely a mainly used commodity in the market and day to day life activities

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

industrial manufacturers

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

yes making beaded accessories establishing a bakery and creating job opportunities