Hygiene in Infection Prevention
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February 2020 Featured Grantee Shared Interest Malawi
Introducing Shared Interest HEADLINE GOES HERE Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Shared Interest mobilizes the resources for Southern Africa s economically disenfranchised communities to sustain themselves and build equitable nations.
Where in the world? Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa, population 17. 5 million It is vulnerable to natural disasters: cyclones, drought, earthquakes, flooding, and severe storms 80% work in agriculture There are few opportunities in other economic sectors 11% have access to electricity Half of the population struggles with poverty 72% of men and 66% of women are literate Corruption is rampant
Life Challenges of the Women Served Small scale farmers have difficulty accessing quality seeds Traditional crops like legumes are grown mostly by women. These crops are not lucrative for seed HEADLINE GOES HERE manufacturers and therefore are neglected Shortage of quality seed contributes to ongoing poor agricultural productivity, malnutrition, and soil degradation 84% of rural households report food insecurity at least one month of the year Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here
What are we supporting? Seeds of Resilience helps smallholder farmers multiply and distribute climate-resilient, protein- rich legume seeds to improve farmer productivity and livelihoods. creates woman-owned seed production company, African Women in Agribusiness (AWAB) Direct Impact: 929 Indirect Impact: 58,500
Budget DFW s grant of $45,000 for one year will fund: Item Detail Total Staff support for AWAB and its growers, including AWAB CEO, agriculture extension Local $ 25,000 HEADLINE GOES HERE officers, accountant/warehouse staff consultants Equipment and supplies Monthly subscription to monitoring and evaluation software platform and two tablets $5,000 Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Letter of credit fees Professional services Legal services for individual entrepreneurs and AWAB to enable the group to apply for a loan $5,000 Guaranteeing loan to AWAB, fees charged by bank holding collateral backing loan $10,000 $ 45,000 Total
About the Featured Grantee Shared Interest offers three key services: 1. Loan guarantees and assistance with credit HEADLINE GOES HERE access provides up to 75% of collateral 2. Technical support and capacity building for borrowers ensures women can manage credit and their business plans are sound 3. Training and institutional development for banks adapts underwriting standards, develops appropriate loan products, and implements risk practices Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here
Share Your Thoughts 1. How do you think this project might affect the family dynamics of the women farmers? HEADLINE GOES HERE 2. What traits would you look for in the nine AWAB entrepreneurs? Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here farmers? 3. How do you think this project will benefit the broader community, including the non-
Februarys Sustained Grantee: Catalyst Foundation Health and Hygiene Program in Ninh Thu n HEADLINE GOES HERE Province, Vietnam The purpose of the project is to provide families with daily access to safe water, proper sanitation, hygiene, and quality medical care by Installing a 4-tank water filtration system Building a low-cost, high-quality toilet at each home Training a local team of women plumbers Providing education on safe hygiene, menstruation, and sanitation Providing annual medical and dental care Direct Impact: 140 women, 96 girls; Indirect Impact: 224 Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here Text goes here
