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
Across Africa, agriculture comprises a nominal percentage of the banking sector’s loan portfolio compared to its share of the gross domestic product. This asymmetry is largely due to perceived risks of agribusiness finance. While a number of banks are starting … Continued
The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, in wisdom is remembered by his startling quotes about change – ‘change is the only constant thing in life’; and “no man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the … Continued
The growing rate of unemployment among young people is something to worry about. It’s indeed the driver to the many social ill in our societies. The Kenyan government has tried its best in designing and implementing projects that have helped … Continued
Strength of a Woman Aisha Omar was orphaned at a young age of 7 years, and was lucky to have a grandmother who had to struggle day in day out to put a meal on the table and to make … Continued
Elsie is a young mother living in Pumwani with her 5 year old child. Many girls in the slum face challenges that predispose them to teenage preganacy. In her prime life pursuing secondary education, she found herself pregnant in Form … Continued
Global Communities launched the Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) program in March of 2012. This initiative, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aimed at improving students’ HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practices in primary and secondary … Continued
Oranges, mangoes, pigeon peas and green grams are becoming a key source of income for many households in Makueni County and the lower Eastern region, however marketing innovations especially by farmers, have not moved at the same pace. While direct … Continued
Kibera informal settlement is the biggest slum in Africa and home to approximately 1.2 million slum dwellers living in an area of 2.5 square kilometer in size. About 75 percent of this population are under the age of 18.Characterized by … Continued
