Fostering women owned businesses in Kenya and Malawi
In partnership with SolarAid and the Loomba Trust, the Foundation is assisting women in rural Malawi and Kenya to develop small businesses selling solar power products, enabling them to gain an independent income. The additional income contributes to improved living standards, not only for the women themselves, but also their families and communities.
Providing business training
The Foundation provides women entrepreneurs with business training, including book keeping and marketing to allow them to successfully sell solar lights, chargers and other products.
The project aims to unlock the economic potential of women in rural communities where the need for access to energy is greatest. As well as the scheme’s economic outcomes, there are additional health and environmental benefits. Replacing kerosene lamps protects families from unhealthy fumes, allows children to study in the evenings and reduces the amount of harmful emissions.
Seed funding, franchisee recruitment and training, as provided by this model, will enable women to make a better living, invest in their families and save the environment.
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