Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Our project was create to promote peace and unity among our communities. We have trained men who make sure that there's no theft or any conflict arising within our community and we do that by staying at watch all the time during day and night

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Okay as I had said earlier our project is to maintain law and order and to protect our community and make sure there's peace so that everyone may live in peace. Our main agenda is to train young men to be able to stand up for the community. We also need funds for that, so that we may be able to pay them since life is hard here in Kenya and we're creating jobs for the youth. We don't want them to be idle but we want to keep them useful and give them hope and something they can live up for

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

The main problem am trying to solve is peace since in our community there's alot of crime and theft, young people dye every month. We want to reduce the death rate and promote peace and harmony. We also want to demolish crime.

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

We create jobs for the youths We provide peace and harmony in the community We train and educate our youths on the importance of peace and also we discourage the use of drugs and early pregnancies

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

Our project is aimed at serving the community and our beneficiaries are the youths

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2021-08-08

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

10

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

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

These partners are from the USA and some work in churches others are pilots, doctors and teachers so they voluntarily help us in our project creating hope for us

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

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

The main problem of insecurities is poverty and if we are rich there will be less killing and love will increase and we'll all live in peace because that's our main agenda

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Hunger promotes theft and insecurities so when we have enough food it will be hard for us to fight and steal from one another

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

In our community we have a saying that says "a healthy man is a rich man " so when we are healthy we can accomplish anything in this life because there's nothing holding us back

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Education promotes growth and expansion of mind is the diversion of opportunities. People will fight less and learn to share ideas as they educate one another which will pave way for peace

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

All women and girls need empowerment and they are very important in our society as well. Without them we couldn't exist so to diminish them it will be a terrible idea. I hope you're familiar with a saying that says what a man can do a woman can do better. Women have the ability to multitask and with that they can help accomplish big dreams

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Water is life and to lack clean water is to create room for diseases and death. I strongly enhance sanitation and clean water because our life tomorrow depends on it and to ignore that it will be a terrible idea

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Energy is what we need to carry on with our daily activities and if there's enough for everyone there will be smiles and laughter everywhere. So my project contributes to affordable and also clean energy to the community.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Everyone ones a decent work and also economic growth. And with that we can grow together and also expand our community and be able to hire more people which will lead to creation of jobs. Economic growth is one of the major factors that will contribute to the rise of our economy.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Industries and food infrastructures lead to rich economical growth. Jobs will be created for the youths and also people will live in peace.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We are all equal as people is only we're separated by skin color,race and tribe. But my project doesn't allow inequalities we try so hard to treat everyone as equals

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

To sustain a city we need people who are hardworking and are ready to help out. The purpose of community development is to bring people together to work towards a common goal, improving the quality of life in their communities. It's a powerful tool that addresses social and economic issues, and empowers communities to take action

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Sustainable consumption and production remind us that everyone needs to do their part to protect our planet for the consequences might be severe. Every action taken by people and companies counts towards a sustainable future and it also aims to integrate social, environment and ethical aspects into purchasing decisions

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Greenhouse gases emitted by human activities alter earth's energy balance and thus its climate. Humans also affect by changing the nature of the land surface by clearing forests for farming and through the emission of pollutants that affect the amount and type of particles in the atmosphere. So we discourage people burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming livestock because they affect the climate and earth's temperature

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

We do this by conserving water we use less water so excess runoff and wastewater will not flow into the ocean. We also reduce pollutants, waste,shop wisely, reduce vehicle pollution, use less energy, fish responsibly

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

We clean our local parks and forests, organize our own or join existing clean up events to sustain the ecosystem of our local green space. We don't use pesticides to protect and sustain the quality of soil and we don't use chemicals while growing plants. From the air we breathe to the water we drink to the food we eat forests sustain us. Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

We speak up, ask our local and national authorities to engage initiatives that don't harm people or the planet. We are willing to question authority, Express dissent and offer constructive alternatives when your own group's actions cause harm or compromise social justice and peaceful relations. Reducing violence. Promoting access to justice building an inclusive, ensuring more effective, accountable and inclusive institutions

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

We work or volunteer in NGOs that are working towards the global goals. Support exported goods by buying fair trade products from developing countries. Stay informed by following our local news and stay in touch. Partnership for the goals recognizes that addressing complex global challenges and achieving all the requirements. This goal aim to mobilize resources, knowledge, technology and expertise from diverse actors to support sustainable development initiatives worldwide

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

4

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.

6

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

6

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.

6

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

5

05.08 Justification

Our services are unique in such a way that it offers services to the community and everyone is satisfied. We aim to serve everyone equally and without favoritism because everyone is special and without them we couldn't have a purpose and a reason to live

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

We don't have competitors since our business is still growing but soon we'll have competitors because the way things are heading people have started signing in and we're heading somewhere

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

Yes by creating awareness to them and also training them how to do online jobs and marketing.