Kenya - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

RAFIGA is dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable agriculture and education initiatives. Our agricultural projects in dairy and chicken farming, beekeeping, and fish farming are designed not only to generate profit but pay school fees.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

Our mission is to cultivate a healthy, educated, and technologically adept generation capable of leveraging their talents to uplift their communities and society at large. Goals: 1. Educational Empowerment: Provide quality education to children in our community, identifying and nurturing their talents for future success. 2. Community Transformation: Empower children to become cultural and societal influencers, catalyzing positive change within their communities. 3. Holistic Development: Enable children to focus on academic excellence and talent refinement by ensuring their basic needs are met through our agricultural projects. 4. Health and Nutrition: Improve community health through access to nutritious diets sourced from our sustainable farming practices. 5. Livelihood Sustainability: Create sustainable livelihoods within the community by utilizing local labor effectively in our agricultural operations.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

1. Illiteracy: A significant portion of our community lacks basic literacy skills, hindering their ability to access opportunities for personal and economic growth. 2. Negative Cultural and Traditional Influence: Deep-rooted cultural norms and traditions sometimes perpetuate practices that hinder progress, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and women. 3. Poverty and Lack of Basic Needs: Many families struggle with poverty, leading to inadequate access to essential needs such as shelter, clean water, and healthcare, thereby limiting their overall well-being and potential. 4. Lack of Good Food and Nutrition: Poor nutrition is prevalent due to limited access to diverse and nutritious food sources, impacting the health and development of individuals, especially children. 5. Unemployment: High rates of unemployment prevail, particularly among youth and marginalized groups, leading to economic instability and social unrest within the community.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service que vous souhaitez fournir par votre projet (au moins 3).

Community Livelihood and Economic Stability: • Goal: Enhance community livelihoods by integrating sustainable agricultural practices that utilize local labor effectively. • Objectives: o Create employment opportunities within our farming and organizational sectors. o Promote economic self-sufficiency and resilience through diversified income-generating activities. Holistic Development and Well-being: • Goal: Ensure children can focus on personal growth, talent enhancement, and academic achievement by meeting their basic needs. • Objectives: o Provide nutritious meals sourced from our sustainable farming practices to improve children's health and overall well-being. o Create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Education and Talent Development: • Goal: Provide quality education to all children in the community, including those with exceptional talents, ensuring they are nurtured and empowered to capitalize on their skills.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adressera le produit/service de votre projet. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

This project is to be done to establish Rafiki Farms, whose profits will be used to take children to school in the Adopt a Pupil Program, and eventually enable the building of a Community School, Library, Technological Center and a Sports and Talents Academy to give the children of my community a chance, same as was given to me, if not better. The Children in my community. The community in Rafiki, Kitale

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

01/01/2024

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

2

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

2

01.08 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre projet (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Mercy Tarus is the Head of Operations Ngong’ Social Justice and Environment Centre, and managing events and music with Ng’ang’a. She is a teacher by profession, with a passion for Human rights. She has worked with a few human rights organizations in championing for human rights, including but not limited to Centre Against Torture and Green Communities Program Kenya. Cherop Cynthia is a seasoned farmer who is on the farm preparing ground for construction of chicken houses, cow sheds, fish pond and bee hives. She is well conversant with Food and nutrition and helps advice athletes on the right nutrition and exercise routine to achieve the best results.

01.09 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

b) Matériaux (agriculture, pêche, produits chimiques, matériaux de construction, conteneurs et emballages, métaux et mines, papier et produits forestiers)

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Poverty • By educating the children and nurturing the skilled, gifted and talented, and providing employment, the program RAFIGA will have provided the community with employable children and problem solvers from the crop. In return, they will help more from their families and community get good education, leading to a socio-economically successful community. Unemployment • Prioritizing the community for the relevant available jobs in the farm and organization. • Educating the children and nurturing their skills and talents, thereby giving them the relevant skills and qualifications to get employment and consequently provide for their families. • Establishing a formal sports and talent center/program in the organization will give room for the gifted and talented to get exposure to professional clubs and organizations which will pay for their services. For example: Football and Rugby Clubs.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Food and Nutrition • By providing a balanced diet and a deliberate feeding program facilitated by profits from RAFIGA Farms. RAFIGA is dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable agriculture and education initiatives. Our diverse agricultural projects in dairy farming, chicken farming, beekeeping, and fish farming are designed not only to generate profits but also to fund our Adopt a Pupil program. This program aims to provide education to children in need, nurturing their talents and empowering them with essential skills for a prosperous future.

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

4. Health and Nutrition: Improve community health through access to nutritious diets sourced from our sustainable farming practices.

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1. Educational Empowerment: Provide quality education to children in our community, identifying and nurturing their talents for future success. 2. Community Transformation: Empower children to become cultural and societal influencers, catalyzing positive change within their communities. Our diverse agricultural projects in dairy farming, chicken farming, beekeeping, and fish farming are designed not only to generate profits but also to fund our Adopt a Pupil program. This program aims to provide education to children in need, nurturing their talents and empowering them with essential skills for a prosperous future.

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Ensure children get a good education and provide stable income for their families which will in turn ensure that the community is socio-economically empowered thereby giving them the necessary skills and tools to combat Gender Based Violence, bring about reduced to zero teenage pregancies and ensure active law enforcement against child labor.

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

4

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Educating the children on using green energy and providing them with systems where they are able to use this energy. Giving them the necessary skills and tools to take care of their environment. Our farm is going to use Solar energy in its daily operations.

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Community Livelihood and Economic Stability: • Goal: Enhance community livelihoods by integrating sustainable agricultural practices that utilize local labor effectively. • Objectives: o Create employment opportunities within our farming and organizational sectors. o Promote economic self-sufficiency and resilience through diversified income-generating activities. • Prioritizing the community for the relevant available jobs in the farm and organization. • Educating the children and nurturing their skills and talents, thereby giving them the relevant skills and qualifications to get employment and consequently provide for their families. • Establishing a formal sports and talent center/program in the organization will give room for the gifted and talented to get exposure to professional clubs and organizations which will pay for their services. For example: Football and Rugby Clubs.

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

4

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

• Build a library • Provide scholarships through: Adopt a Pupil Program • Build a school: RAFIGA GROUP OF SCHOOLS • Provide computers for kids to learn technology • Provide audio-visual equipment for children to learn about the world and also be entertained. • Employ teachers to guide and track academic performance. • Employ talent managers to discover, nurture and guide talents and gifts. • By exposing the children and mentoring them on positive cultures and mannerisms through strategic interactions i.e. exchange programs with schools from other parts of the country and the world, documentaries, movies, career and culture coaches, motivational talks by successful personalities who may have had the same background.

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

At RAFIGA, we recognize the critical role agriculture plays in both economic growth and community welfare. Through our multi-faceted agricultural initiative, we are actively working to achieve several important goals: 1. Dairy Farming: Our dairy farming project focuses on improving milk production and distribution channels. By doing so, we aim to enhance local nutrition while providing a reliable income source for participating families. 2. Fish Farming: Our aquaculture efforts aim to promote sustainable fish farming practices. This initiative not only increases protein availability in the community but also offers vocational training and employment opportunities. 3. Chicken Farming and Hatchery: Our poultry farming and hatchery program are designed to improve poultry production efficiency and quality. This initiative contributes to food security and provides local employment opportunities.

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Using green energy on the farm.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

4

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The integration of these agricultural ventures not only addresses food security but also creates jobs that directly benefit the community. Furthermore, our Adopt a Pupil program ensures that a portion of our proceeds go towards funding the education of underprivileged children in our area. We are working on directly empowering families economically and ensuring that children have access to quality education. We are seeking funding to expand our infrastructure, acquire modern farming equipment, and implement more robust educational support systems for the children under our Adopt a Pupil program. We aim to significantly increase our impact and reach more families in need.

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

4

05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

4

05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

3

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

3

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

4

05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

4

05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

4

05.08 Justification de mon projet

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

N/A

10.06 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Yes Empowering them to start business.