Overview

This project is in Bufombo village, a deprived, rural village in Eastern Uganda and follows on from a successful similar project in nearby Wanale. It is a one-year micro-enterprise loan project where needy villagers are selected, trained and supported with a financial loan. The loans and training are made available to the active poor who are already practicing some form of income generation but are struggling to maintain a sustainable living. They are placed in groups of five for accountability and support and are managed by our Ugandan partners who live in the same region. An elected leader will represent them to the overall leadership.

Why support this

The loans will be distributed to groups rather than individuals so the whole community benefits. The project targets 150 people to start with. As money is repaid it is loaned to new participants. Others who have an interest in doing business but are not already practicing some form of business will undergo some training before they can access loans. Because the Bufombo villagers saw the project was successful in Wanale, they are engaged and are pro-actively seeking a way to break the cycle of poverty and better their lives. We have great partners with excellent experience to undertake this project.

Budget

The funding covers the cost of loans to 150 people to be repaid over 18 months. This includes training, selection of loan recipients, meals during training, stationery and a basic wage for three people who administer the project.

Expected Life Change

• Those is need (who are usually neglected) will earn a respectable living which in turn will lead them to self-reliance and sustainability.
• Potential for participants to pay school fees and buy necessary medications for their families, with all the benefits this bring of education and improved health.
• The community will learn to work together for the benefit of all.