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Seda (Push Me Up) Program
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the
Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future." …
Jeremiah 29:11 |
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Widows
Giving needs for
holistic program to sensitively walk alongside and lift up widows:
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Small business grants
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Medical care
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Food
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After months of
meeting in their group, building trust, and receiving food during the
crisis, several widows approached Pastors Francis and Kefa, saying they
no longer wanted food, but would like instead, money
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A bit perplexed but without questioning their intent, the widows were
given a small amount of funds. At next meeting the women came in
beaming … each invested in businesses and reported it was going well.
These widows are believing in their ability and gaining respect within
the community that is transforming their future. |
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Community Economic
Development
Giving needs for
sustainable livelihoods:
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Business and financial training
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Step 1 and 2 push me up loans
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Partnering in small enterprises
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The local church
community is supporting one another through self-help groups, partnering
with local Christian Microfinance trainers to learn business
planning/budgeting, and developing a two-step Push-Me-Up Loan program
funded with our assistance. These $80 loans (first 20 awarded soon) will
enable the poorest to improve their livelihoods and build a track record
to enter the local MFI system. Two recent enterprise opportunities will
help the entire community: a chicken hatchery to lower costs for new
chicks and animal feeds mill to provide affordable feeds for cows,
poultry, and goats. Funding for machinery and expertise is needed.
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SEDA Micro-business
Project
Lusiola Village
October 2008 |
Business groups:
1. Poultry
2. Mixed Farming
3. Tailors
4. Widows
5. General Business |
Bell Pepper Seedlings are raised at Shangilia
for
distribution to SEDA members.
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This widow runs a
model farm.
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A Lady in the
tailor group.
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