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2012 Turkana Food Security Program training in Lodwar, Kenya

2011 grant recipients, USADF’s Turkana Food Security Program, representing investments in livestock, irrigation, and fisheries sectors.

Jan 16, 2012

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BEN 2142 Benin Association Communale des Producteurs de Pomme de Terre de Pehunco (ACPPT)

Association Communale des Producteurs de Pomme de Terre de Pehunco (ACPPT) 2142-BEN?2010-2012 $80,734?Agriculture (Potatoes): ACPPT develops the potato production sector in the commune of Pehunco. USADF funds will provide training in accounting, internal controls, monitoring and evaluation, irrigation management, potato production and storage. This will allow ACPPT to be more responsive to members’ needs, improve services, and position it for further growth.

Nov 7, 2011

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Mauritania 2519 Nejah Agropastoral Cooperative

Nejah Agropastoral Cooperative 2519-MAU photos ?2011-2013 $89,725?Cooperative (Market Gardening): Nejah is an agro-pastoral gardening cooperative of 21 women members who share resources to create economic opportunities in gardening and small income generating activities. USADF funds will be used to provide a well, a motor pump, and training and technical assistance, while also building organizational capacity in financial and administrative management.

Sep 28, 2011

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Zimbabwe 2372 MilkZim Dairy Zone Trust

MilkZim Dairy Zone Trust 2372-ZIM? 2011-2016?249,749? Food Production (Dairy): The MilkZim Dairy Zones Trust (MilkZim) is a trust that has been established by MilkZim (Pvt) Ltd. to establish and manage dairy zones in Zimbabwe. The project is a partnership between MilkZim (Pvt) Ltd., a for-profit company, and Domboshava Dairy Zone Association, a community association of 55 dairy farmers. Funds will be used to organize small-scale village-based dairy farmers into dairy zones for milk production.

Sep 20, 2011

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Mauritania 2472 Ganki Toro Women’s Agricultural Cooperative

Ganki Toro Women’s Agricultural Cooperative 2472-MAU photos ?2011-2013 $95,163? Cooperative (Market Gardening): Ganki Toro is an agro-pastoral cooperative of 115 members with the objective to promote farming and animal husbandry activities as income sources. Members garden an area of seven hectares, but are limited by failing equipment and poor fences. USADF funds will be used to procure motor pumps, improve technical skills, and build organizational capacity in financial and administrative management.

Sep 14, 2011

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Swaziland 1608 Africa Cooperative Action Trust (ACAT)

Africa Cooperative Action Trust (ACAT) 1608-SWA photos ?2005-2011 $260,419 Agriculture (Crop Cultivation): ACAT is using USADF funds to establish a revolving loan fund for members, acquire equipment and improve storage facilities and agricultural inputs. This project will increase incomes for farmers who participate in market gardening and other agricultural activities.

Aug 22, 2011

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Niger 2438 Gadafawa

ONG Tidene Gadafawa 2438-NIR 2011-2014?$243,000 ? Community Development (Water): The USADF grant is being used to rehabilitate seven wells in the grazing areas south of Agadez in the central western sector of Aderbissinat Commune. By providing access to adequate supplies of clean water in these areas, USADF funding will contribute to reducing poverty, improving hygiene and health conditions, and facilitating access to education for members of the seven communities.

Jul 29, 2011

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Senegal 2129 GIE Pampy de Oudoucar

GIE Pampy de Oudoucar 2129-SEN?2010-2012?$89,774?Agro-Processing (Vegetables, Baobab Fruit): GIE Pampy of Oudoucar (Pampy) is a nonprofit economic interest group that provides extension officers and marketing support for small scale rice farmers and vegetable horticulturalists. USADF funding provides training in management and marketing, horticultural skills building, and improvements to the irrigation system.

Jul 27, 2011

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Senegal 2135 GIE Kawral de Kenewal

GIE Kawral de Kenewal 2135-SEN 2010-2012?$90,809?Agro-Processing (Boabab Fruit): The members of Kawral primarily earn their income by processing baobab fruit into powder, which they sell to a marketing intermediary. The project provides management and accounting training, assistance in market identification, and a borehole.

Jul 26, 2011

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Senegal 1883 ASREAD

1883?Bokk Doole Farmers’ Project?The project supports sustainable irrigated agriculture in the Keur Momar Sarr Administrative District all along Lake de Guiers. It will improve the living conditions of the inhabitants as a result of substantial revenues to be earned. Local employment will increase, agricultural operations will be more credible with regard to the financing and the economy of the Administrative District will expand with the help of an enlarged market.? $225,021 Sep-08 Sep-13

Jul 15, 2011

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Liberia 2424 Greenville Community Artisan Fishery Association (GCAFA)

Greenville Community Artisan Fishery Association (GCAFA)2424-LIB?2011-2014 $150,100?Fisheries (Artisanal): The 16 member cooperative was organized in October 2010 in Sinoe County to help artisan fishermen and fishmongers to increase their catch and income through improved fishing techniques, processing skills, and marketing opportunities. USADF assistance will enable GCAFA to upgrade fishing equipment, improve safety practices and equipment, and develop their capacity in organizational and business management.

Jul 13, 2011

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Liberia 2408 Voinjama District Farmers Cooperative Society (VDFCS)

Voinjama District Farmers Cooperative Society (VDFCS) 2408-LIB 2011-2013 $136,620?Agriculture (Rice): The 326 member cooperative in Lofa County seeks to renovate its multipurpose warehouse which houses its offices, a large storage facility, and a drying facility. USADF assistance will enable VDFCS to improve their financial and organizational management capacity and renovate the warehouse facilities from which it will process and market rice and generate income from space rental.

Jul 5, 2011

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Senegal 2350 ASSOLUCER

The Association de Lutte Contre l’Exode Rural (ASSOLUCER) 2350-SEN 2011-2015 $208,589?Agriculture (Sesame): ASSOLUCER is a federation of over 100 village level Economic Interest Groups, representing over 3,000 sesame farmers. ADF provided a capacity building grant in 2008, and the current project builds on ASSOLUCER’s improved management systems. ASSOLUCER uses project funds to provide improved seeds and extension services to farmers, generating greater yields. ASSOUCER will also initiate a marketing campaign to improve revenues and incomes for farmers.

Jul 5, 2011

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Uganda 2121 Ankole Coffee Growers

2121 Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union Limited (ACPCU) USADF funds will allow ACPCU to finance larger purchases; acquire moisture meters and laboratory equipment for coffee cropping; and provide training and technical assistance that that will help the farmers understand what qualities and kinds of coffee will yield higher prices. $230,770 Mar-10 Mar-13

Jun 28, 2011

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Ghana 1728 Elssykess Company Limited

1728 Elssykess Company Limited Funding will allow this ethnic food processor to meet demand for ethnic foods in Europe and the U.S. by expanding its processing capability. $249,297 Sep-06

Jun 25, 2011

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Uganda 1948 Mpanga Growers Tea Factory

Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Limited 1948-UGA?2009 -2014 $245,910? Agro-Processing (Tea): MGFTL, a public limited liability company located in Kabarole District, is one of the oldest tea factories in Uganda. After privatisation, 518 local farmers bought shares in the company, and the company now markets tea and provides extension services to farmer members. Currently, MGTFL is unable to buy all the green leaf produced by its members. Funds will improve MGTFL’s capacity to increase the quality and the quantity of its product.

Jun 24, 2011

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Uganda 2294 Mabale Growers Tea Factory

Mabale Growers Tea Factory 2294-UGA photos? 2010-2013 $244,701? Agro-Processing (Tea): Mabale Growers Tea Factory Ltd. is a registered public company owned by 1,926 smallholder tea farmers located in Kyenjojo District in western Uganda. The factory was first established in the 1960’s as a government owned enterprise, but was later privatized through farmer buy in. USADF funds will be used to expand operations; mechanize weighing systems to provide more accurate payments to farmers; and further support small farmers to increase productivity at farm level through an inputs revolving loan fund.

Jun 24, 2011

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Tanzania 2012 Gando Farmers Association (GAFA)

Gando Farmers Association (GAFA) 2487-TAN?2011 - 2014 $158,820? Agriculture (Spices): Gando Farmers Association (GAFA) is an association of more than 3,000 farmers based in Pemba, Tanzania that produces and sells organic spices. This isolated, remote island is an underserved and underdeveloped area. USADF funds will help GAFA to process and package their spices for increased sales in diversified markets.

Jun 16, 2011

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TAN 2402 Tanzania FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project

FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project 2402-TAN?2011 - 2013 $61,516? Fishing: FUFO is a cooperative of 120 members and provides training in improved fishing techniques and fishery management. USADF funds will be used for developing personnel and accounting systems, modern fishing gear, and a new fishing vessel.

Jun 16, 2011

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Tanzania 2361 Mkipi Miliki Company Limited

Mkipi Miliki Company Limited (MMCL)2361-TAN?2011– 2012 $86,854 Soap Capacity Building: Mkipi Miliki Company Limited (MMCL) is a registered limited liability company that produces quality herbal soap products, using locally available resources for sale to local markets on Pemba Island. USADF funds will be used to improve management and production systems.

Jun 15, 2011

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Tanzania 2037 Juwakihuma

Jumuiya ya Wakulima wa kilimo hai usambara mashariki (JUWAKIHUMA) 2037-TAN 2009-2011 $90,955 Agro-Processing (Spices): JUWAKIHUMA is a registered society with 609 members based in the Tanga Region that processes and sells organic spices. USADF funding will help JUWAKIHUMA improve their productivity and marketing along with expanding their cultivated land.

Jun 15, 2011

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Tanzania 2128 Golden Food Products (GFP)

Golden Food Products Limited (GFP) 2128-TAN photos 2010-2013 $226,729? Agro-Processing (Spices): GFP is a Tanzanian-owned enterprise that processes, packages and sells retail branded organic products. The northeastern Muheza District of the Tanga Region, where GFP is located, has a climate that is well suited to producing high yielding, top quality organic herbs and spices. GFP has helped over 500 herb and spice farmers in the impoverished, primarily Muslim area of the Muheza District to become certified organic farmers. USADF funds will be used to conduct an intensive marketing campaign, implement an HACCP system, purchase and install processing equipment, and procure a vehicle.

Jun 14, 2011

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Malawi 2122 2112 Muzuzu Coffee

2112 Viphya Coffee Growers Co-operative Society Limited Funds will help to develop the growing and marketing of Arabica coffee; providing extension services to farmers; and providing effective leveraging of the services and market access that are provided by Mzuzu Coffee Union. $226,516 Feb-10 Mar-13 2122 South East Mzimba coffee Growers Cooperative Society Limited Funds will help to develop the growing and marketing of Arabica coffee; providing extension services to farmers; and providing effective leveraging of the services and market access that are provided by Mzuzu Coffee Union. $219,869 Mar-10 Mar-13

Jun 14, 2011

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Zimbabwe 2126 Kunzwana Women’s Association (KWA) Kunzwana Communal Gardens

Kunzwana Women’s Association (KWA) - Kunzwana Communal Gardens 2126-ZIM photos ?2010 -2012 $249,078? Food Production (Vegetables): KWA is a nonprofit social welfare organization that aims to economically and socially empower farm workers, especially women and youth living and working on commercial farms and adjacent resettlement areas. USADF funds are being used to benefit 340 KWA members by establishing a garden and 17 communal organic gardens; providing working capital inputs; and training farmers in nutrition, organic gardening, sustainable farming, and business management.

Jun 10, 2011

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ZIM 2144 LEAD GARDENS

2144 LEAD Trust Hospital Gardens Nutrition Funds will seek to establish, expand and refurbish existing vegetable gardens at six mission hospitals in Manicaland province utilizing drip irrigation. At least 26 metric tons of vegetables will be produced each year per institutional hospital garden. $238,430 Apr-10 Jun-13

Jun 9, 2011

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Zimbabwe 2302 Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association - Bulawayo

Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association - Bulawayo 2302-ZIM photos ?2010-2013 $249,927?Food Production (Vegetables): ZPHCA is a nonprofit that advocates for the rights of children living with disabilities and provides social and livelihood support to their parents. USADF funds are being used to provide training, inputs, and land to 100 parents of handicapped children to do nutritional gardening. Funds will be used to drill a borehole; install irrigation infrastructure; build a perimeter fence and storage building; and provide project participants with inputs, tools, and training.

Jun 6, 2011

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Zimbabwe 2307 Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) 2307-ZIM photos 2010 -2012?$206,974? Cooperative Agreement: SAFOD is a Bulawayo-based nonprofit that provides support and services to persons with disabilities. SAFOD will provide training, technical assistance, and implementation support to eight disabled persons organizations.

Jun 5, 2011

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Benin 2143 GFTPAK

2143 Kybéfanni Women’s Group of Processors of Agricultural Products (GFTPAK) ADF funds will increase GFTPAK production of peanuts for oil extraction; increase its production capacity through mechanization of the operations of shelling and pressing; establish a working capital fund to purchase a large quantity of raw material; and build the capacity of its members in financial management, literacy, and cooperative association management. $63,521 Apr-10 Jun-12

May 14, 2011

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Senegal 2162 GIE Ku Mu Ta

GIE Ku Mu Ta 2162-SEN 2010-2012 $83,012?Agro-Processing (Fonio): GIE Ku Mu Ta is a network of fonio producers living in Quartier Mosquée Kédougou. The project will improve the capacity of GIE Ku Mu Ta, which will result in higher incomes for its members and more food security for the community.

May 13, 2011

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Mauritania 2369 Women’s Cooperative of N’Doukougne

Women’s Cooperative of N’Doukougne 2369-MAU photos ?2011-2013 $97,147? Cooperative (Market Gardening): Ndoukougne is a gardening cooperative of 289 women members that aims to create income generating activities and promote nutrition among local populations. USADF funds will be used to build capacity in financial and administrative management, provide business training, improve technical knowledge, and develop resources to help members produce fruit and vegetables.

May 9, 2011

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Senegal 2410 Etablissements Ibrahima Diallo Mbour Seafood

Etablissements Ibrahima Diallo 2410-SEN? 2011-2013 $99,754 Seafood Export: The grant will provide technical assistance and working capital needed to grow a dried mollusk export business that provides employment to a community of recovering victims of leprosy in Mbour.

Apr 22, 2011

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Senegal 2410 Mbour Seafood

Etablissements Ibrahima Diallo 2410-SEN photos 2011-2013 $99,754 Seafood Export: The grant will provide technical assistance and working capital needed to grow a dried mollusk export business that provides employment to a community of recovering victims of leprosy in Mbour.

Apr 22, 2011

Photos: 11

Senegal 2526 GIE Tamakh

GIE Femmes de Tamakh 2526-SEN 2011-2013?$84,904 Agriculture (Rice): The grant will provide training, technical assistance, irrigation equipment and rice milling equipment to improve the incomes and food security of residents of Tamakh village in northern Senegal.

Apr 19, 2011

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Senegal 2527 GIE Adesa

GIE ADESA 2527-SEN 2011-2013 $91,676?Agriculture (Rice): The grant will provide training, technical assistance, irrigation equipment and rice milling equipment to improve the incomes and food security of residents of Mboubene village in northern Senegal.

Apr 19, 2011

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Senegal 2411 GIE Tekki

GIE Tekki 2411-SEN?2011-2013 $99,094? Cereal Processing: The grant will support the growth of a local cereal processing business in Richard Toll commune, benefiting 65 women members and local suppliers of millet, corn and rice.

Apr 19, 2011

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Senegal 2410 Etablissements Ibrahima Diallo

Etablissements Ibrahima Diallo 2410-SEN 2011-2013 $99,754 Seafood Export: The grant will provide technical assistance and working capital needed to grow a dried mollusk export business that provides employment to a community of recovering victims of leprosy in Mbour.

Apr 19, 2011

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Senegal 2419 Lao Development

GIE Lao Développement 2419-SEN ?2011-2013?$77,436?Cereal Bank: The grant will establish a cereal bank to improve food security in Ile a Morphil, an isolated area in northern Senegal which is home to 90,000 people and suffers from chronic food shortages between harvests.

Apr 18, 2011

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Benin UCP Ouidah 1999

1999 Communal Producers Union of Ouidah (Union Communale des Producteurs d'Ouidah (UCP)) UCP Ouidah is a union of 226 smallholder vegetable farmers. The grant will enable the union to acquire irrigation equipment for its members, and to complete a technical and business training program designed to improve the professionalism of vegetable production and marketing. $99,520 Jul-09 Sep-11

Apr 10, 2011

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Liberia 2223 Dokodan Famers Cooperative Society

2223 Dokodan Farmers Cooperative Society DFCS was created to promote the production and marketing of members’ produce from the Gbedin Wetland area that was developed for lowland rice production. ADF funds will increase DFCS’ management and govern-ance capabilities and members’ incomes from value-added activities, processing rice from area farms and transporting it to central markets. $58,400 Aug-10 Mar-12

Apr 10, 2011

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Liberia 2220 Kokoyah Multipurpose Cooperative and Development Society

2220 Kokoyah Multipurpose Cooperative and Development Society KMCDS is a community-based organization with the purpose of improving members’ standard of living by promoting lowland rice cultivation and providing production inputs, milling, and marketing services to its members. ADF funds will increase KMCDS management and governance capabilities and members’ incomes from value-added activities, processing rice from area farms and transporting it to central markets. $57,900 Aug-10 Mar-12

Apr 9, 2011

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Liberia YDPA 2167

2167 Youth for Development and Progressive Actions (YDPA) ADF funds will enable YDPA members to improve their yields, diversify and expand their production, and market at more profitable prices, which will increase members’ incomes and help restore hope and dignity to young people whose lives have been disrupted by the civil war. $53,436 Jun-10 Dec-11

Apr 8, 2011

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Liberia Panta 1840

1840 Panta Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society The USADF investment will finance rehabilitation of the Society’s oil palm plantation, working capital for new seedlings, warehouse construction, transport vehicle procurement, quality control training for members, and reconstruction of the plantation access road. $163,936 Aug-08 Sep-11

Apr 8, 2011

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Liberia 2210 Mamadee Konneh United Blacksmith Shop (MKUBS)

2210 Mamadee Konneh United Blacksmith Shop (MKUBS) MKUBS provides blacksmith training to local youth in Bong County. ADF funds will enable MKUBS to construct a larger workshop and procure welding equipment and a stock of raw materials for increased production of farm-ing tools and simple farming machinery. This will enable MKUBS to be a reliable supplier of metal tools and equipment for agricultural production and value-added processing by Bong County farmers. $54,925 Aug-10 Sep-12

Apr 7, 2011

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Liberia 2232 SAMJAC Agro Industry

2232 SAMJAC Agro Industry SAMJAC works with low income farmers through agricultural production and training activities to improve food security and create job opportunities for Liberians. ADF funds will enable SAMJAC to assist farmer groups to create a marketing cooperative; promote improved farming methods; facilitate the introduction of improved crop varieties, post-harvest techniques, processing, and packaging; and facilitate creation of a forum to develop equitable terms of exchange between farmers and buyers. $82,700 Aug-10 Mar-12

Apr 7, 2011

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Hands at Work

Hands at work achieving jobs, better incomes, and food security. Photos come from select ADF grants across Africa.

Apr 6, 2011

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Liberia 2152 Gbalin Women Multipurpose Development Cooperative Society, Ltd. (GBMDCS)

2152 Gbalin Women Multipurpose Development Cooperative Society, Ltd (GBMDCS) Project funds will be used to provide training in accounting, irrigation management, vegetable production and post harvest treatment which will allow GBMDCS to improve their horticultural practices; diversify and expand their production; and market at more profitable prices $50,400 May-10 Jun-12

Apr 6, 2011

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Burundi 2404 Rimumuceri

Agricultural Production (Rice): Rimumuceri is a federation of rice producers located in an area heavily affected by the war. The grant will provide working capital, facilities and training needed for the Association members to market its rice independently of intermediary traders, thereby improving the profitability of their rice production activities.

Apr 5, 2011

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Mali 2064 N’Domo Cultural Center

N’Domo Cultural Center 2064-MLI photos ?2009-2012 $200,628 Small Enterprise (Artisan): The N’Domo Cultural Center is a business located in Segou composed of 20 artists who use traditional “Bogolan” cloth dying techniques. This center promotes traditional Malian culture, trains young artists in traditional crafts, and raises awareness on Malian art in the international community. USADF assistance enables the N’Domo’s artisans to improve their production processes, accounting, and marketing practices and secure a reliable supply chain.

Apr 1, 2011

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Mali 1800 OLEA SARL

OLEA SARL 1800-MLI 2007-2012 $208,262?Food Processing (Sesame): OLEA SARL, Ltd. purchases and markets sesame. USADF support enables OLEA SARL to establish a sesame oil processing facility. By adding value to sesame, a widely cultivated Malian crop, OLEA SARL supports producers throughout rural Mali.

Mar 31, 2011

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Mali 2034 Cooperative for the Producers of Ginger and Peanuts in Koulibalibougou (CPGAK)

Cooperative for the Producers of Ginger and Peanuts in Koulibalibougou (CPGAK) 2034-MLI photos 2009-2014 $235,990 ?Food Processing (Mango): CPGAK, a 38 member cooperative located in the mango-rich region of Sikasso, produces, dries and markets mangoes, ginger and other commodities. USADF provided funding to expand its dying facility, purchase raw materials, and provide technical and managerial training. This will enable CPGAK to strengthen its organizational, administrative, and financial capacity. This grant will increase the volume of mangoes it processes and markets, resulting in increased incomes for both employees and farmers.

Mar 31, 2011

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Scrapbook Photos

Album for scrapbook photos

Mar 8, 2011

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Benin 1998 Atacora

1998 The Pearl of Atacora (La Perle d'Atacora)?La Perle d'Atacora is an association of tourism service providers in a village known for its unique traditional "Tata Somba" architecture. The USADF grant will finance the construction of an ecotourism lodge in a Tata Somba building, and the provision of technical assistance and training in hospitality and tourism service management to the association. ? $212,861?Jul-09?Sep-12

Mar 2, 2011

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Cape Verde 1992 ACD

1992 ACD Funds will be used for 1) Working Capital to provide a supply of raw materials in bulk, 2) Equipment (candle maker, packaging machine, moulds, and other accessories), 2) Training in basic business management, organization, marketing skills, and improved candle making processes, 4) Technical Assistance to develop marketing and business plans, financial and accounting systems, and equipment installation and maintenance, and 5) Administrative Costs to cover salaries and bank fees. $200,838 Jul-09 Sep-12

Feb 4, 2011

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Cape Verde 2024 Fami-Picos

2024 Fami-Picos Funds will be used for 1) equipment for its new headquarters in order to be safe and secure; 2) training in improved managerial capacity, loan software application, and improve organizational capabilities; 3) technical assistance to improve their current manual of procedures, to develop an outreach strategy, conduct a market study, design a model credit and savings unit, and to update the organization’s statutes; and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and equipment maintenance. $231,810 Jul-09 Sep-12

Feb 3, 2011

Photos: 1

Cape Verde 2124 Relva

2124 Community Juvenile Association for Support of Agricultural Pecuraria of Lawns ADF funds will be used for: 1) procurement and distribution of smallstock; 2) construction of chicken coops and goat pens; 3) vaccines, feed, and equipment; 4) training in animal care; 5) business training; and 6) training in accounting and project management. $98,668 Mar-10 Mar-12

Jan 27, 2011

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Kenya 2177 Gurapau Women's Group

Small Grant Program

Jan 19, 2011

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Benin 2059 UCP-Z

2059 Union Communale des Producteurs de Zogbodomè (UCP-Z) UCP Zogbodomey, a large association of smallholder corn and soybean farmers, will use the USADF grant to establish a warrantage credit facility in partnership with a local bank. The warrantage facility will help UCP Zogbodomey members store their production to take advantage of the market opportunity to get higher prices later in the season. $168,609 Aug-09 Sep-12

Dec 27, 2010

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Benin 2020 Gogonou

2020 Association Locale de Gestion du Marché à Bétail auto-géré (ALGMB) de Gogounou?This association of livestock herders will use the USADF investment to upgrade the facilities of their cattle market, construct a guest house at the market and acquire technical assistance and training in business and hospitality service management.?$178,145? Jul-09?Sep-12

Dec 23, 2010

Photos: 7

Mali 1772 Sounoumba

1772 Sounoumba SARL Funds are used to purchase an industrial oven, improve infrastructure and management capacity for the production of wooden pallets. $163,845 Sep-07 Sep-12

Dec 9, 2010

Photos: 2

Mali 1768 ADIARA

1768 Adiara Couture Funds are used to purchase an industrial loom, a cutting machine, and a diesel generator allowing Adiara to produce lace for the domestic market. ?$249,500?Sep-07?Sep-1

Dec 9, 2010

Photos: 4

Uganda 2001 Mairirwe

2001 Mairirwe Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd. (MAFACOS) MAFACOS is a smallholder rice farmer cooperative located in Mairirwe village in Western Uganda. Project funds will be used for increased access to agriculture extension services, improved rice seeds, increased milling and storage capacity, and improved management and financial controls. $152,105 Jul-09 Sep-12

Dec 9, 2010

Photos: 4

Uganda 2184 St. Luke

2184 St. Luke Farmers Cooperative Society The group bulks and markets their produce for more revenue than they could achieve individually. USADF funds will complete its storage facility and develop a sustainable source of working capital for produce purchases; employ a management team, develop institutional knowledge and procedures. $63,421 Jun-10 Dec-11

Dec 8, 2010

Photos: 2

Uganda 1991 Collaborative Efforts to Alleviate Social Problems

Collaborative Efforts to Alleviate Social Problems 1991-UGA 2009-2012 $206,130? Agricultural Production (Livestock, Ginger, and Sunflower): CEASOP is a registered non-governmental organization located in the Lira District of northern Uganda. CEASOP works with individuals previously living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps to provide them with economic opportunities. Project funds will be used to increase the incomes of 53 farmer groups through management training, improved technical capacity in small animal husbandry, ginger and sunflower cultivation and marketing activities.

Dec 7, 2010

Photos: 2

Uganda 2151 Acwec Omio

2151 Acwec Omio Cooperative Society Limited Acwec Omio is composed of marginalized farmers who rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. USADF funds will improve its infrastructure and production systems by constructing a 400-ton capacity storage building. The grant will also strengthen the managerial and technical capacity of the cooperative. $85,902 May-10 Jun-13

Dec 7, 2010

Photos: 3

Botswana 1964 Robelela Youth Poultry

Robelela Youth Poultry 1964-BOT photos ?2009-2011?$101,730?PDM Program - Livestock (Chickens) In the San village of Robelela, a poultry production enterprise will create employment opportunities for village members. A preliminary market analysis showed several potential buyers for RYP’s products, but RYP lacked the capacity to grow into a viable business. The project will train project participants in enterprise administration and business planning. The project will also fund infrastructure improvement for RYP’s poultry production facilities, and train members in effective marketing practices.

Dec 4, 2010

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Botswana 2015 Fate Hood

Fate Hood Association 2015-BOT photos ?2009-2011 $98,304?PDM Program - Agriculture (Fodder): FHA helps youth, women, small scale farmers, and other marginalized people engage in income generating activities by mobilizing human resources, organizing training sessions, and forging connections with outside groups. A group of small scale farmers identified fodder production as a means to secure stable incomes. The project enables FHA to become an effective fodder supplier by improving its financial management, installing a management team, and procuring seeds, fertilizers, and equipment.

Dec 4, 2010

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Uganda 2385 Community Empowerment for Rural Development

Community Empowerment for Rural Development 2385-UGA 2011-2014 $238,270?Agriculture (Cassava and Corn): CEFORD works with 517 small scale famers in the West Nile Region of Uganda to produce and process cassava and maize. USADF funds will be used to upgrade the financial systems of the group, purchase a milling machine, and provide technical training to farmer members.

Dec 4, 2010

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Uganda 2386 WASMPA Agro-Processing Capacity Building

WASMPA Agro-Processing Capacity Building Project 2386-UGA? 2011-2012 $96,995? Agriculture (Rice, Cassava, Corn): WASMPA is a cooperative group with 126 members in West Nile Region of Uganda. WASMPA provides training in improved growing techniques for rice, cassava, and corn while also assisting members to process and market their produce. USADF funds will be used to upgrade the financial systems of the group, purchase a milling machine, and provide technical training to farmer members.

Dec 3, 2010

Photos: 3

Botswana 1858 Mogapinyana Youth Association

Mogapinyana Youth Association 1858-BOT photos ?2008-2011?$97,791? PDM Program - Manufacturing (Small Metal Work): Community members determined that the core problem facing the village was youth unemployment, which is a result of low exposure to training, low skills, low initial capital and low capital investment. With USADF financial assistance, the Association will address this core problem by producing mesh wire for fencing, door and window frames and steel gates for sale, and further expanding production once technical skills are improved.

Dec 3, 2010

Photos: 2

Swaziland 1701 ESK Honey Manzini Youth Care (MYC)

Manzini Youth Care (MYC) 1701-SWA photos ?2006-2011 $230,224? Agriculture (Beekeeping): MYC is using USADF funds to train farmers in beekeeping and hive management, to establish a honey processing plant and improve marketing activities. This will provide a reliable source of income for existing beekeepers and other vulnerable households.

Dec 3, 2010

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BUF 2303 Korsimoro

2303 Departmental Union of Vegetable Producers’ Groups in Korsimoro (UDPGM) 2010-2012 $84,641 Food Production (Onions): UDGPM is a union of 43 associations representing 1,879 producers established to help organize member activities and improve marketing strategies. Producers grow onions during the dry seasonusing a dam, which supplies water to 355 hectares. USADF funding will provide working capital and training,help expand market opportunities, build administrative and financial capacity, and create a stronger organization-al structure for the group.

Dec 3, 2010

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Uganda 2388 Mer Ber Rice Commercialization and Capacity Building Project

Mer Ber Rice Commercialization and Capacity Building Project 2388-UGA? 2011-2012?$91,557?Agriculture (Rice): Mer Ber is a group of 50 members in West Nile Region of Uganda who all have an equal share in the cooperative. Mer Ber provides training in improved rice growing techniques while also assisting members to process and market their produce. USADF funds will be used to upgrade the financial systems of the group, purchase a rice milling machine, and provide technical training to farmer members.

Dec 3, 2010

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Zambia 2131 Itezhi Tehzi District Business Association

Itezhi Tehzi District Business Association 2131-ZAM photos ?2010-2011 $92,004? Agriculture (Fisheries): Itezhi Tezhi is a fishing association located in Luapula Province. The objective of this project is to strengthen the financial and business management capacity of the association and to enable the association take advantage of the large domestic demand for fish.

Nov 24, 2010

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Ghana 1975 Ejisu

Ejisu Juaben Pig Farmers and Processors Association Funds used to improve organizational, financial & management systems; train members in piggery operations and management & install electricity. $227,096 Jun-09 Jun-13. Photos displayed illustrate Ejisu Juaben use of funds to build a community borehole.

Nov 22, 2010

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Zambia 2444 Chibote Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited

Chibote Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited photos 2444-ZAM?2011-2016?$97,769? Agriculture (Dairy): CMCS is engaged in dairy production and marketing in Kalulushi District of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. This USADF grant will expand its operations. To support expansion, CMCS will purchase additional livestock, equipment to collect and store milk, and a motorcycle to transport the milk to local retailers.

Nov 18, 2010

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Zambia 2378 Makumbi Farm Cooperative Society Limited

Makumbi Farm Cooperative Society Limited (MCSL) 2378-ZAM photos 2011-2016 $169,903? Agriculture (Dairy): Makumbi Farm Cooperative Society Limited (MAFCOS) markets agricultural products supplied by its members. The cooperative has identified the production of raw milk as having strong market potential given the large unmet demand for milk in Zambia. This USADF grant will expand operations. To support expansion, MAFCOS will purchase additional livestock, equipment to collect and store the milk, and a refrigerated truck to transport the milk to local retailers.

Nov 18, 2010

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Benin 2056 Paha Pati

2056 Groupement Maraîcher PAHA-PATI de Kaki-Koka? USADF funds will be used to upgrade its irrigation system and acquire business training needed to expand production and sales.? $59,128 Oct-09?Dec-11

Nov 12, 2010

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Burkina Faso 1982-BUF Bavila Union

1982 Bavila Union Funds used for 1) Light Infrastructure (small store and well walls) and Working capital to provide improved seeds, 2) Equipment for farmland improvements, 3) Training in basic business management, marketing skills, and better land management techniques 4) Technical assistance to develop a business plan and organize female traders and onion processors into the union, 5) Administrative costs to cover salaries, equipment maintenance, and office supplies. $94,048 Jul-09 Sep-11

Oct 29, 2010

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Liberia 2188 SMWG

2188 Standard Metal Workshop/Garage (SMWG) ADF funds will enable SMWG to obtain an electric generator and basic power tools and equipment, strengthen its technical and managerial capabilities, expand its work force, and obtain working capital to expand its activities and improve their members’ standards of living . $54,925 Jun-10 Mar-12

Oct 19, 2010

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LIB 1843 Pulupakeh

1843 Pulukpeh Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society The Society will use the USADF grant to acquire milling equipment and transport vehicles, recruit professional management staff, and establish a revolving credit fund for production inputs. $183,200 Aug-08 Sep-12

Oct 19, 2010

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Mauritania 2196 Houdallaye

2196 Cooperative Agropastorale de Houdallaye ADF funds will be used for: 1) construction to improve water resources; 2) working capital for animal feed; 3) equipment to enhance production for income generating activities; 4) training in improved administrative and organizational capacity; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $244,210 Jun-10 Jun-10

Oct 12, 2010

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Mauritania 2197 El wifagh

2197 Coopérative El Wifagh pour l’agriculture et l’élevage ADF funds will be used for: 1) infrastructure to drill boreholes, construct a water tower, install an irrigation system, and construct a shelter for a generator; 2) equipment procurement of motorpumps, a generator, and small agricultural tools; 3) working capital for farm inputs; 4) training in motorpumps, drip irrigation, to build financial and administrative capacity, production techniques, and in income generating activities; 5) technical assistance to develop and implement a manual of procedures; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $249,781 Jun-10 Jun-

Oct 12, 2010

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Mauritania 2033 ETACOP

2033 ETACOP Funds will be used for 1) equipment, to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 2) training in improved managerial and financial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved production techniques; 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a market study and develop a business plan, and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $196,301 Jul-09 Sep-12

Oct 10, 2010

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BEN 1877 Adjidjo

1877 ADJIDO Economic Interest Group The members of ADJIDO raise rabbits to meet local demand for meat following the outbreak of avian flu in Benin. The USADF investment will allow ADJIDO to increase its breeding stock and infrastructure, and to scale up its provision of rabbit breeding extension services to local youth. $153,927 Sep-08 S

Oct 10, 2010

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Mauritania 2213 ADC Oudeycharak

2213 Association de Développement Communautaire (ADC) de Oudeycharack ADF funds will be used for: 1) infrastructure to rebuild the dam, construct a perimeter fence, and build a boutique/office; 2) equipment to procure fencing materials; 3) working capital for farm inputs; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity, and production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures and a management strategy for a team of members; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $226,762 Jul-10 Sep-10

Oct 9, 2010

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Mauritania 2061 UCFG

2061 UCFG Funds will be used for 1) training in financial management business skills, and marketing strategies; 2) training in water conservation and vegetable production 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a needs assessment survey, and develop a marketing strategy and a business plan; and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies, and (5) procure raw materials and establish a credit fund for members. $97,242 Sep-09 Sep-11

Oct 9, 2010

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Mauritania 2060 CFTG

2060 Guidimakha Women Carpet Weavers USADF funds will help improve CFTG's accounting skills, managerial capacity, technical knowledge, and provide access to resources to produce enough high quality carpets to meet market demand. $96,315 Sep-09 Sep-11

Oct 8, 2010

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Mauritania 2062 El Vowz

2062 EL VOWZ-M’BOUT Funds will be used for 1) remodeling a carpet weaving workshop; 2) equipment to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 3) provisions for six-months of raw materials and a revolving fund for other income generating activities; 4) training in improved managerial capacity and improved production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, to conduct a market study, and to develop a business plan with a market strategy; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $93,506 Sep-09 Sep-11

Oct 8, 2010

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BEN 2193 Houenessou

2193 Houénoussou Village Group Rabbit Producers Houénoussou was established to improve members’ incomes by promoting rabbit production. ADF funds will allow Houénoussou to be more responsive to member needs, improve services, and position it for further growth . ? $112,837 ?Jun-10 Jun-13

Oct 7, 2010

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Mauritania 2055 EFTK

2055 EFTK Funds will be used for 1) remodeling the carpet weaving workshop; 2) equipment to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 3) raw materials for six months; 4) training in improved managerial capacity and improved production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, to conduct a market study, and to develop a business plan with a market strategy; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $83,633 Sep-09 Sep-11

Oct 7, 2010

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Mauritania 2052 UNASOAD

2052 Union des Associations Oasienne en Adrar (UNASOAD) Funds will be used for 1) Equipment for installation of a water pump and water basins; 2) Training in improved managerial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved production techniques; 3) Technical Assistance to develop a manual of procedures, a business plan, conduct studies on microfinance funding, restoration and maintenance of irrigation systems, and outreach into prospective markets; and 4) Administrative Costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $95,019 Jul-09 Sep-11

Oct 6, 2010

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BEN 2263- ADESCA

2263 ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT ECONOMIQUE SOCIAL CULTUREL ET L’AUTOPROMOTION (ADESCA) ADESCA provides extension and training services to smallholder farmers and women’s groups in Kalalé Commune. ADF funds will install solar-powered drip irrigation systems on the groups’ vegetable plots, purchase high-yielding seeds and fertilizer, and provide technical assistance in vegetable cultivation best practices. This will substantially increase the groups’ vegetable production ca-pacity and generate higher cash incomes for the members’ households. $237,650 Aug-10 Sep-13

Oct 5, 2010

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Mauritania 2039 Ntah Chengroun

2039 Your Chengroun Neighborhood Cooperative Funding will strengthen financial management and accounting skills of the women. The Project will improve the current water supply system in order to scale-up production levels, and help the women expand their current income generating activities. $81,384 Aug-09 Sep-10

Oct 5, 2010

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BEN 2349 Tikonna

2349 Tikonna 2011-2014 $119,610 Food Processing (Fonio): Tikonna women’s association promotes women’s literacy, income generating op-portunities, and participation in decision-making structures in Boukoumbé Commune. ADF funds will con-struct and equip a processing, storage, and sales facility; provide training in accounting , marketing, fonio processing, packaging, and storage and facilitate access to production credit. This will increase members’ in-

Oct 4, 2010

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Senegal 1989 Koba Club 1

GIE Koba Club 1 2478-SEN 2011-2014 $193,442?Agro-Processing (Fonio): Koba Club 1 consists of a group of 24 women and is specialized in the processing of agricultural and forest products. USADF funds will be used to increase Koba Club’s production capacity by providing additional working capital, production equipment, and an HACCP-compliant production facility.

Oct 2, 2010

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Burkina Faso 2005 Ragussi site visit

2005 Ragussi Funds used for 1) Equipment, to replace and enhance processing machinery to meet international organic shea butter standards, 2) Training in improved managerial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved organic production techniques, 3) Technical Assistance to develop a manual of procedures, expand networks for market outreach, and equipment installation, and 4) Administrative Costs to cover salaries, equipment maintenance, and office supplies. $246,749 Jul-09 Sep-14

Oct 1, 2010

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Burkina Faso 2066 APEFZ, Ziniare site visit

2066 Ziniaré Funds used for: 1) equipment to operate the fund, such as a computer and accounting software; 2) training in improved accounting, business management, and governance; 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures and microcredit textbook; and 4) extension services to borrowers; (5) awareness training for women’s health issues; and (5) administrative costs to cover salaries and equipment maintenance. $98,362 Sep-09 Sep-11

Oct 1, 2010

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Burkina Faso 2018 AFEPO Ponssomtenga site visit

2018 AFEPO Funds used for 1) Infrastructure to develop their workspace, 2) Equipment and Working Capital to improve activities with more raw materials, weaving kits, and protective gear, 3)Training to build capacity in literacy, thread dying, pattern designing, Sahelian carpets, finances and accounting, and management skills, 4) Technical Assistance with development of a business and market strategy plan and a manual of procedures, and 5) Administrative Costs to cover salaries, equipment maintenance, and office supplies. $65,463 Jul-09 Mar-11

Sep 30, 2010

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Niger 1897 AINOMA

1897 AINOMA A small family-owned seed farm will use the USADF grant to expand its production and distribution of improved cereal, vegetable and fruit seeds. $234,911 Sep-08 Sep-13

Sep 30, 2010

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Burkina Faso 2262-BUF Tin Ba signing

2262 Association TIN BA pour le bien être et le Développement du monde Rural (Tin Ba) funding will be used to provide: 1) working capital to purchase sesame seeds for farmers; 2) a motorcycle, office equipment, and furniture; 3) training to cover improved sesame production practices, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational dynamics; 4) technical assistance to include the development of an Administrative and Financial Procedures Manual, procurement of accounting software and training, and a business development plan; and 5) administrative costs to cover salaries, motorcycle maintenance, and office supplies. $84,989 Sep-10 Sep-10

Sep 30, 2010

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