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The market is a bustling venue
Kibuye market is the largest open air market in Kenya. FIOH-USA has provided seed money for the 12...
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Tailoring stall at market
Several of the women's group are tailors and have stalls in the Kibuye market. They make...
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Students learn tailoring
Some of the women's groups take in young apprentices and teach them tailoring.
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Carpenter's working at market
Rows of bed frames stand in the market. The beds are very well made and sturdy.
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Stall later destroyed by violence
Connie, stands in her stall in the market. It has since been destroyed during the post election violence. FIOH-USA is helping to restore her shop
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Woman selling materials
Kiosk for women's groups
FIOH-Kenya has a credit union made up of 12 women's groups that use the money for income generating...
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Grains sold at market
All 12 women's groups work together to sell corn and beans at the Kibuye market. Each group also has its own income generating projects.
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Corn or maize is the staple food
Most people in Kenya eat Ugali, corn meal cooked with water to a thick consistency
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Man using charcoal iron
Villagers clothes are usually neatly pressed and very clean. Here you see a man in the market ironing pants to be sold.
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Chairs-a source of income
The Kotur group purchased a few dozen plastic chairs. They rent them out for funerals or weddings as an income generating activity.
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Pharmacy in Kotur
Some of the women's groups sell medicines in the rural areas. This provides income for the group and aide for the sick villagers
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Strong woman
The people are strong and hard working. Everyday life is a struggle.
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A kiln is needed
The jiko's are currently fired outdoors in an open area. If it rains during the 2 day process all...
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Jiko's ready for firing
The women charge about $5.00 for the jiko including installation in the home.
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Demonstration of wood in Jiko
The wood is pushed in through the opening as needed throughout the cooking process
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Mold for "bumps" on jiko's
The three raised areas inside the jiko are for balancing the pot for cooking. It is added after the larger shell is formed.
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Clay for molding jiko's
The women dig the clay from nearby ant hills and carry it by wheelbarrow to their village. They...
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Micro-loans for women's groups
