Project Report
| May 19, 2015
Trainee Excels Thanks To Your Support
By Sylvester Renner | Project Leader
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Microfinance beneficiary uses sewing machine
Dear project supporters:
We are delighted to provide a progress update on the sewing machine you provided - through microfinance funds.
Josie, a beneficiary, has completed his first year of tailoring training at the vocational training center. In the photos you can see him with the sewing machine and receiving the certificate provided at the end of the first year.
Josie is excited about the progress and he sends a word of appreciation and gratitude to you for your support.
This would not have been possible without your assistance. With this machine he has acquired new skills and is already earning an income. Because of your support he is now independent. Thanks again for helping to make this happen.
We deeply appreciate YOU!
The Develop Africa Team
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first year training completed receives certificate
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Jan 28, 2015
Saffie's Business Forges Ahead - Inspite of The Ebola Crisis
By Sylvester Renner | Project Leader
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Saffie sells coal
YOUR donations helped Saffie launch a new business during the current Ebola crisis. 3 months ago with provided funds, she started to sell or retail charcoal. She buys bags of coals in bulk and then distributes this to customers in the Wellington community. Charcoal is a widely used cooking fuel - with a steady, on-going demand. Typically all houses cook daily.
Thanks to this venture, Saffie has been able to take care of her family through this Ebola crisis. This opportunity has been a tremendous help to her and she plans to continue doing and even growing this business.
Our support is making a real difference and changing lives - one life at a time. Saffie sends her sincere thanks and appreciation to you for your valued and faithful support.
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Happy Saffie - thanks to your support
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Oct 27, 2014
Microfinance Business Training - Participants Share Lessons Learned
By Sylvester Renner | Project Leader
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participants
We are delighted to share with you a video from a previous training session.
In this video, participants at a Develop Africa Business and Microfinance Training session share what they have learned from the training. They discuss pitfalls, previous mistakes made and ways in which they can improve their business - through disciplined spending and better cash management.
The business training component is a key part of the support you help to provide. Our goal is to ensure that the businesses receive the best support enabling them to be successful.
The review and peer discussion session that you can see breifly in the video provides a great additional component - helping to ensure that the principles and best practices are both understood and personally applied.
Your support makes these training and review sessions possible as we endeavor to fully empower small businesses to succeed. We deeply appreciate your support.
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participants had a lively, illuminating discussion
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lessons learned shared from personal perspectives
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participants benefited from peer discussions
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