This post was written by Karla Yoder, Economic Development Specialist at Global Communities and originally appeared on Feed the Future Agrilinks As market systems development practitioners, we take a holistic approach to project implementation. Our value chain projects address market constraints … Continued
In Kenya, Global Communities is implementing the PEPFAR/USAID-funded DREAMS program in Kamukunji Sub-county, Nairobi. The program supports adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) age 10-24 years to live determined, resilient, empowered, AIDS-free, mentored and safe (DREAMS) lives with the ultimate … Continued
Miariam Mutheu, 18, is pursuing a certificate course in tailoring and dress making at Shauri Moyo Baptist Church located in Kamkunji sub-county. Mutheu’s passion in design started when she was in her early stages of primary school. “I love this … Continued
Redemptor Wanjiku, a survivor of gender-based violence and a mother of 9 month old girl, works with over 50 males at a car wash merchandise located in Shauri Moyo in Pumwani. Redemptor got married in 2014 to a man who … Continued
APRIL 19TH 2018…Global Communities under the Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program,which is funded by the US Department of Agriculture,participated in an agribusiness stakeholders forum where Kenya Association of Fruits and Vegetables Exporters (KEFE) re-branded to Fresh Produce Consortium(FPC).Global … Continued
Agribusiness Investment for Marketing Stimulation (AIMS) uses a market systems approach to increase trade among agribusiness small and medium enterprises (A-SME) working with and through market actors to improve productivity, trade, and, ultimately, the economic situation. One of the approaches … Continued
Olivado Limited, an agribusiness company based in the Export Processing Zone in Murang’a County in central Kenya, processes extra virgin avocado oil and exports fresh avocados.The firm is a subsidiary of a New Zealand based company which commands 78% of … Continued
The USDA-funded Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program, implemented by Global Communities (GC) since September 2014 in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, facilitates agribusinesses to access markets and finance as a way of bolstering domestic, regional and international trade of … Continued
The USDA-funded Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program implemented by Global Communities seeks to bolster agriculture trade of agribusiness small and medium enterprises (A-SMEs) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Malawi. One of its objectives is to build the capacity of … Continued
Emmy is 19 years old and lives with her mother and her baby at Blue Estate. Blue Estate village has been in existence since 2008 where majority of the people came from upcountry and settled there in search of blue … Continued
