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Zambia 2594 Petauke District Farmers Association

Petauke District Farmers Association (2594-ZAM)?2012-2014?$89,724?Agriculture (Groundnuts): Petauke DFA is involved in the production and sales of groundnut butter and peanut oil in the Petauke District of Eastern Province, Zambia. This USADF grant is designed to build capacity within the group by increasing groundnut yields through the purchase of improved seeds to be distributed to members. Production of groundnut butter and peanut oil will also be improved through the purchase of appropriate equipment.

Jan 7, 2013

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Zimbabwe 2577 Zimbabwe Women with Disabilities in Development (ZWIDE)

Zimbabwe Women with Disabilities in Development (ZWIDE) 2012-2013 $93,901 Manufacturing (soaps and detergents): ZWIDE is DPO based in Bulawayo that provides social support and economic opportunities for its 250 members. This grant will help the group build capacity to manage an expansion of its soap and detergent manufacturing enterprise, which provides jobs to ZWIDE members and revenue for the organization. Funds will be used to purchase equipment and raw materials. The project will also fund the production of a business plan, improvements to accounting and governance systems, and trainings on soap production and marketing.

Nov 29, 2012

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Zimbabwe 2708 Muscular Dystrophy Association of Zimbabwe (MDAZ)

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Zimbabwe (MDAZ) 2012-2015 $207,181 Individual livelihoods: MDAZ is a national disabled persons organization based in Bulawayo that provides assistive devices and economic opportunities for its 100 members. This expansion grant will help the group implement a loanfund to finance individual, home-based livelihoods projects for 77 of its disabled members. Individuals will undertake activities such as cattle rearing, poultry production, tailoring, or small scale retail. Funds will be used to procure training and equipment for members to undertake these activities, fund monitoring staff and site visits, and pay a portion of the group’s office expenses.

Oct 19, 2012

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Mauritania 2706 El Mouna Khadima Cooperative

El Mouna Khadima Cooperative 2706-MAU 2012-2014 $85,801 Food Production (Vegetables): El Mouna is a women’s gardening cooperative of 18 members promoting vegetable production to create income and resources for its members. USADF funds will be used to deepening a well and develop an irrigation system, build capacity in financial and administrative management, provide business training, improve technical knowledge, and develop resources to help members meet market demands.

Oct 8, 2012

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Senegal 2758 GIE Yani Guibandia

GIE Yani Guibandia 2758-SEN?2012-2014?$79,254?Food Production (Vegetables): GIE Yani is cooperative of 69 Ballantes women interested in promoting incomes and improving community nutrition. USADF funds will be used to purchase a motor pump, agricultural inputs, and tools for the garden, provide improved production and marketing training, improve technical knowledge, and develop resources to build capacity in financial and administrative management systems.

Oct 3, 2012

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Senegal 2755 GIE Jubo Handicapés

GIE Jubo Handicapés 2755-SEN 2012-2014 $82,046 Food Production (Eggs):.Jubo is a persons with disabilities group comprised of 21 members (11 women) engaged in poultry production. USADF funds will strengthen administrative and financial management capacities, procure equipment for chicken raising, provide working capital and develop long term strategies to help the group support strong income generating activities to improve members livelihoods.

Oct 2, 2012

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Kenya 2742-KEN MWUA

Morulem Water Users Association(MWUA) 2011-2012?Planning grant (Irrigation): Morulem is an association made up of approximately 3,000 smallholder farmers, who are primarily women.

Sep 28, 2012

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Zimbabwe 2576 Association of the Deaf (ASSOD)

Association of the Deaf — Zimbabwe (ASSOD) 2012-2013 $97,198 Manufacturing (Welding): ASSOD is a Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) based in Bulawayo that provides social support and income generating opportunities to its 60 members. The USADF grant will provide capacity building to the group as it undertakes a welding operation to employ ASSOD members and provide operational revenue. Grant funds will be used to purchase equipment, raw materials, and secure a workspace while undertaking training focused on building the financial and business management skills of ASSOD leadership.

Sep 28, 2012

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Tanzania 2225 Manyara Ranch Livestock Producers Association (MRALIPA)

Manyara Ranch Livestock Producers Association (MRALIPA) 2225-TAN 2010 - 2013 $193,399 Agriculture (Livestock Production): (MRALIPA) is an apex association that was formed to supply high quality cattle, sheep, and goats to the Manyara Ranch in Monduli District of the Arusha Region. USADF funds will be used to provide members with advanced training in marketing, financial management, and institutional development; provide farmers with trainings to improve livestock quality; provide farmers access to micro loans; link local livestock keepers.

Sep 25, 2012

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Uganda 2360 Gulu Community Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Limited

Gulu Community Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Limited 2360-UGA?2011-2014 $224,809 Agriculture (Dairy): Gulu Community Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society is a cooperative society with 94 members that provides extension services and marketing assistance to dairy farmers located in Gulu District in northern Uganda. USADF funds will be used to streamline production, storage and sale of dairy products.

Sep 5, 2012

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Uganda 1959 Agro Genetic Technologies Limited

Agro Genetic Technologies Limited 1959-UGA 2009 -2014?$215,505 ? Agricultural Production (Tissue Culture): AGT, located on the outskirts of Kampala, is a private laboratory that creates new types of tissue cultures that produce higher yielding banana, tea and coffee plants that are resistant to common pests and diseases. The grant will improve the grantee's production capacity of pest and disease-resistant crops that are used by smallholder farmers.

Sep 3, 2012

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Tanzania 2585 Uwamwima

UWAMWIMA Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Production and Marketing 2585-TAN 2012-2014 $94,975? Agriculture (Vegetables): The Association of High Quality Vegetables and Fruits Farmers in the West District of Zanzibar (UWAMWIMA) with 787 members (275 women) aims to take advantage of unmet demand for high quality organically-produced vegetables and fruits in the local, regional, and export markets.

Aug 25, 2012

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Tanzania 2402 FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project

FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project 2402-TAN photos 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.

Aug 24, 2012

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Tanzania 2402 FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project

FUFO Fishing Capacity Building Project 2402-TAN photos 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.

Aug 24, 2012

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Tanzania 2664 MAFA

Aug 18, 2012

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Tanzania 2335-TAN MOCOA

Mbingu Organic Cocoa Outgrowers Association (MOCOA) 2335-TAN 2011-2014 $141,018 Agriculture (Cocoa): (MOCOA) is a farmers’ association located in the Morogoro region of Tanzania that provides support to smallholder farmers in the growing and marketing of organic and conventional cocoa. The USADF grant will be used to train association members, and improve production, marketing and export of certified organic cocoa.

Aug 18, 2012

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Niger 2670 GIE Kautal Lumako Durobé (KLD)

GIE Kautal Lumako Durobé (KLD) 2670-NIR 2012-2014?$78,352 Livestock (Sheep): GIE KLD is an association of local livestock herding groups that manage the livestock market located in the village of Bermo in Maradi Region. USADF funds will increase the Association’s members’ incomes by providing funds to purchase high quality animal feed and veterinary products, which in turn will be sold during market days. Moreover, funding will be used to procure sheep, including a special breed called Balami, which will allow KLD members to raise and sell them at profitable prices

Jul 26, 2012

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Niger 2588 Groupement Yobbi

Groupement Yobbi 2588-NIR?2012-2015 $ 137,843? Agriculture (Fruits and Vegetables): Yobbi is a village-level women’s cooperative association engaged in horticulture. Yobbi is using USADF funds to purchase improved seeds. The African Market Garden that will produce year round vegetable and fruit crops for home consumption and sale of surplus products.

Jul 25, 2012

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Senegal 2702 GIE Weynde Dieng

GIE Weynde Dieng, a community based organization in Ile a Morphil, Senegal focuses on fighting food insecurity and generating better incomes for local men, women and youth who farm vegetable crops such as gumbo, tomatoes and onions during the dry season. Their proximity to the important Senegalese city of Richard Toll and also to Mauritania ensures reliable market demand for their vegetables.

Jul 14, 2012

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Kenya 2554 Impressa Beach Management Unit

Impressa Beach Management Unit 2554-KEN 2011 - 2014 $172,737 Food production (Fish): Impressa is a beach management unit (BMU) that organizes fish markets, works to improve sanitation practices along the beachfront, and manages boats and fishing gear of its 230 members. The USADF grant will focus on building the capacity of Impressa to manage an expansion of its fishing enterprise while providing funds to help the group increase production and revenue. Grant funding will be used to purchase office equipment, improved fishing boats and gear, and professionalize the group’s financial management practices.

Jul 13, 2012

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Zambia 2611 Tauka Kaunda Square Women's Development Organisation

Jul 9, 2012

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Kenya 2440 Morulem

Morulem Water Users Association 2012—2015?$240,803? Food production (Irrigated agriculture): Morulem is a registered Water Users Association (MWUA) of 3,000 members. This project follows an irrigation planning grant and will focus on organizing farmers into a Cooperative so as to better bulk and sell their produce. Grant funds will be used to rehabilitate the main canal and intake, and to equip MWUA with a truck to better access markets for their crops.

Jul 2, 2012

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Kenya 2589 Lokichoggio Peace Organization (LOPEO)

Lokichoggio Peace Organization (LOPEO) 2589-KEN 2012 - 2013?$98,311? Microcredit: LOPEO provides small-enterprise development training and microfinance services to former cattle rustlers, allowing them to engage in alternative, more peaceful lifestyles. The ADF grant will enable LOPEO to expand its credit facility and strengthen its capacity in managing human resources and credit activities. Grant funding will be used to purchase office equipment, pay for technical assistance, and serve as capital for a revolving loan fund.

Jun 26, 2012

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Kenya 2667 Napak irrigation

APAD - Napak Irrigation Scheme ?2011-2012?Planning grant (Irrigation): Agency for Pastoralist Development (APAD) is a CBO that focuses on improving the lives of pastoralists. In this project, APAD will rehabilitate existing irrigation infrastructure at Napak damaged by flooding, and work to improve agricultural practices. Outside experts will assess the site and plans, design options for rehabilitation, and make recommendations on crop selection, cultivation, and marketing.

Jun 23, 2012

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Kenya 2688 Napeikar

Jun 22, 2012

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Kenya 2668 - Napeikar irrigation

APAD - Napeikar Irrigation Scheme ?2011-2012?Planning grant (Irrigation): As with Napak above, APAD also is working with Napeikar.

Jun 22, 2012

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Kenya 2668 - Napeikar Irrigation

Agency for Pastoralist Development & Napeikar Irrigation Scheme 2667-KEN 2012—2015?$248,946 Food production (Irrigated agriculture): Agency for Pastoralist Development (APAD) is a CBO that focuses on improving the lives of pastoralists. This project follows an irrigation planning grant previously awarded to APAD, and focuses on 574 farmer pastoralists at the Napeikar irrigation scheme. The project focuses on organizing Napeikar farmers into a registered Water Users Association and co-operative, construction of irrigation infrastructure, and educating farmers on best practices for farming as a business.

Jun 22, 2012

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Kenya 2439 Lokubae

Jun 20, 2012

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Malawi 2112 Viphya Viphya Coffee Growers Co-operative Society Limited

Viphya Coffee Growers Co-operative Society Limited 2112-MWI photos 2010 -2013 $226,516 Agro-processing (Coffee): A 153 member coffee producers cooperative in the Mzimba district that grows and does basic processing of coffee beans. USADF will assist with the acquisition of coffee processing units, training of farmers, and establish a loan fund to help farmers purchase agricultural inputs.

Jun 4, 2012

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Uganda 2388 MerBer JTG

Mer Ber Rice Commercialization and Capacity Building Project 2388-UGA photos? 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.

May 24, 2012

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Zimbabwe 2319 ZAVH

Zimbabwe Association of the Visually Handicapped (ZAVH) 2319-ZIM?2011-2014?$249,980?Food Processing (Maize): ZAVH is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of the visually impaired through advocacy and livelihood programs. ZAVH operates a maize mill and uses the proceeds to fund individual livelihood projects for members. USADF funds are being used to expand this operation by acquiring larger capacity mills; devising a marketing strategy; funding the purchase of raw materials; purchasing a vehicle; and providing initial funding for livelihoods projects. 375 ZAVH members will benefit during the three year project period.

May 20, 2012

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Mali 2465 Milala

Tchiri Agricultural Cooperative (TAC) 2423-MLI 2011-2014?$210,430?Agriculture (Rice, Wheat): TAC promotes economic opportunities for 260 rice and wheat farmers in the village of Bourem Sidi Amar in the Diré district of Timbuktu. USADF funding enables TAC to procure irrigation pumps, production inputs, processing equipment, and technical and managerial training to increase the area of land under rice, wheat, and anise production. The grant will also improve crop yields and marketing practices.

May 17, 2012

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Uganda 2808 Buhoma Community Development Camp JTG

May 15, 2012

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Uganda 2084 Maka Pads JTG

Technology for Tomorrow Limited 2084-UGA photos?2009 -2012?$184,487 ?Research and Product Development (Health Products): Technology for Tomorrow (T4T) is a registered private limited liability company located on the Makerere University Main Campus in Kampala, Uganda. Its principal objective is to link research to community and industry needs. Technology 4 Tomorrow's MakaPads project produces papyrus-based sanitary napkins for the domestic market, with an emphasis on reaching teenaged girls in schools within marginalized communities. USADF funds will assist T4T streamline its governance structure, product and market testing.

May 14, 2012

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Botswana 2035-BWA Botswelelo

Botswelelo Centre (trading as Thamaga Pottery) (2035-BOT)?2009-2014?$237,447?Manufacturing (Handmade Pottery): Thamaga Pottery is known for producing high-quality ceramic tableware that is dishwasher and microwave-safe. However, Thamaga Pottery does not currently have the capacity to meet market demand. This expansion grant will help Thamaga Pottery increase its production capacity to meet market demand in Botswana and the regional export market.

May 11, 2012

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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 5, 2012

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Zambia 2381-ZMB Chipepo

Chipepo Fisheries Company Limited (2381-ZAM)?2011-2016?$152,195?Fishing: Chipepo Fisheries Company Limited is a company involved in fish production and marketing near Lake Karida, in Gwembe. This grant will expand its operations. To support expansion, Chipepo will purchase fishing equipment and a refrigerated truck to transport the fish to more markets.

May 3, 2012

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Kenya 2626 Natirae BMU

Natirae Beach Management Unit 2626-KEN 2012 - 2015?$244,513 Food production (Fish): Natirae is a beach management unit (BMU) that organizes fish markets, works to improve sanitation practices along the beachfront, and provides boats and fishing gear for 218 members. The ADF grant will focus on building the capacity of Natirae to manage an expansion of its fishing enterprise while providing funds to help the group increase production and revenue. Grant funding will be used to purchase office equipment, improved fishing boats and gear, and professionalize the group’s financial management practices.

Apr 26, 2012

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Zambia 2596-ZMB Chipata

Chipata District Women Development Association (2596-ZAM) 2012-2014 $90,189?Agriculture (Groundnuts): Chipata DWDA is involved in the production and sales of groundnut butter and peanut oil in the Chipata District of Eastern Province, Zambia. This USADF grant is designed to build capacity within the group by increasing groundnut yields through the purchase of improved seeds to be distributed to members. Production of groundnut butter and peanut oil will also be improved through the purchase of appropriate equipment.

Apr 25, 2012

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Zambia 2590-ZMB Katete District Women’s Development Association

Katete District Women’s Development Association (2590-ZAM) 2012-2014 $89,823 Agriculture(Groundnuts): Katete DWDA is involved in the production and sales of groundnut butter and peanut oil in the Katete District of Eastern Province, Zambia. This USADF grant is designed to build capacity within the group by increasing groundnut yields through the purchase of improved seeds to be distributed to members. Production of groundnut butter and peanut oil will also be improved through the purchase of appropriate equipment.

Apr 25, 2012

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Tanzania 2690-TAN Homeveg

HomeVeg Tanzania Ltd. 2690-TAN?2012-2015?$240,120?Agriculture (Vegetables): HomeVeg is a Tanzanian-owned enterprise based in northern Tanzania that exports fresh vegetables to Europe. USADF funds will be used to train smallholder vegetable growers on proper production and harvesting methods to ensure maximum produce is sold at export prices, thus increasing individual farmer’s incomes.

Apr 19, 2012

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Mauritania 2556 Zazou CF

Zazou Economic Interest Group 2556-MAU 2011-2015 $192,631 Manufacturing (Plastic Recycling): Zazou is a network of 105 cooperatives, representing more than 1,500 women. GIE Zazou members collect and recycle plastic waste into crushed plastics that can be aggregated and sold to companies that manufacture finished products. USADF funding will replace old machines and identify regional markets as well as investigate the potential for diversification into other handcrafted items.

Apr 19, 2012

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Senegal 2478 GIE 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.

Apr 18, 2012

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Malawi 2331 Mzuzu Coffee Union Environmental Mitigation

Mzuzu Coffee Union Environmental Mitigation photos 2331-MWI 2011-2013 $87,938? Agriculture (Coffee): An umbrella body of five cooperative societies, located in Luwinga, Malawi, responsible for the secondary processing of Arabica coffee beans. USADF funds will support worker skills training in the proper treatment and disposal of waste water and in the processing of coffee husks into briquettes.

Apr 1, 2012

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2728 Burkina Faso 2728- Paramanga Organic Cotton Producers)

Paramanga Organic Cotton Producers (GPCB-Paramanga) 2728-BFA 2012-2014 $84,000 Agro-Processing (Cotton): A cluster of three organic cotton producers’ groups, will be led by the GPCB-Paramanga representing 133 members (69 women, 52%). The GPCBs are organized for inputs, distribution, and sales, but farmers produce independently on their own land and have limits in terms of shared resources. ADF assistance will put financial and management tools in place, develop technical skills in cotton production and sesame as a rotational crop, and help farmers meet requirements for fair trade and organic certification.

Mar 17, 2012

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Tanzania 2045 TANFEEDS CRG contirbutions

International TanFeeds Limited (TanFeeds) 2045-TAN 2009-2012 $246,146 Agro-Processing (Animal Feed): TanFeeds is an animal feeds production company that produces high quality animal feed from crops and crop by-products purchased from smallholder farmers in Morogoro, Dar es Salaam, and the coastal regions of Tanzania. USADF funds will be used for training, the construction of a new factory and the purchase of new processing equipment.

Feb 10, 2012

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Rwanda 2555 Agasaro-EEI SC

Agasaro Cooperative 2555-RWA photos ?2011-2015?$228,000?Agro Processing (Pineapple Juice): Agasaro is a pineapple growing cooperative that is increasing profits by producing juice. The cooperative has over 700 active members. The group will increase production through improved machinery, better transportation and laboratory equipment.

Feb 2, 2012

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Burundi 2565 KIB-CA SC

Jan 26, 2012

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Malawi 2338 Chitsanzo Milk Bulking group

Chitsanzo Milk Bulking Group 2338-MWI?2011-2012?$94,355?Agriculture (Dairy): A registered cooperative society located in Dedza, Malawi, that provides training in cattle management and also strengthens market linkages for small dairy farmers. The focus of this project is to help the organization to strengthen its institutional, management and operational capacity.

Jan 24, 2012

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Malawi 2368 Ndatani photos from partner

Ndatani 2368-MWI.?2011-2014. $236,194?Food Processing (Animal Feed): A company that produces and sells livestock feed and dairy mash in Lilongwe, Malawi. USADF funds will assist Ndatani to increase its storage capacity, acquire processing machinery , and procure raw materials.

Jan 23, 2012

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Burundi 2363 ADI SC

Association Dutezimbere Igiterwa c’Inanasi (ADI) 2363-BUR 2011-2012 $96,000?Agro Processing (Pineapple): ADI aims to improve the lives of its members in the Musongati Commune through expanded market opportunities and incomes generated through the sales of pineapple products such as juice and jam. Project funds will be used to provide working capital, equipment and training to develop the Association’s capacity to manage this project as a small enterprise.

Jan 23, 2012

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Malawi 2396 Magomero Milk Bulking partner taken photos

Magomelo Milking Bulking Group Capacity Building Project. 2396-MWI?2011-2012?$99,425?Agro-processing (Dairy): Magomelo Milking Bulking Group is a registered cooperative society in Dedza District that provides training in cattle management and strengthens market linkages for 270 smallholder dairy farmers. The focus of this project is to help the organization to strengthen its institutional, management and operational capacity.

Jan 20, 2012

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Rwanda 2649 KIAI

Koperative Iharanira Amajyambere y’Icyaro (KIAI) 2649-RWA 2012-2016 $152,400 Agricultural Production (Cassava) : KIAI is a cassava cooperative in the Gatsibo District with 209 members of whom approximately half are women. The group currently has a factory but can expand and enhance its production through additional drying yard, drainage troughs, and improved grinder. The grant will also focus on capacity building and marketing strategies.

Jan 18, 2012

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KENYA 2012 Turkana Food Security Program training in Lodwar

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

Jan 16, 2012

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Burundi 2704 Kenyerazigume Federation

Kenyerazigume Federation 2704-BUR 2012-2014?$91,000?Agricultural Production (Beans & Maize): Kenyerazigume is a federation of 144 members fighting food insecurity. The grant will focus on intercropping maize and beans on the group’s communal land. Funds will be used primarily for training, quality seeds, and storage allowing the group to multiply seeds.

Jan 10, 2012

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Burundi 2648 CAEAP

Collectif des Associations des Exploitants Agricoles Progressistes (CAEAP) 2648-BUR 2012 -2015 $132,300 Agricultural Production (Potatoes): CAEAP is a federation of 250 farmers fighting food insecurity in the Ruyigi Province. This project focuses on producing quality potatoes and seed potatoes on the communal land. While ADF will provide storage facility and agricultural inputs, there will be a large component for technical and managerial training.

Jan 9, 2012

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Burkina Faso 2212 Seracom

Rural Service of Agricultural Products Procurement and Marketing (SERACOM) 2212-BUF?2010-2012?$70,620?Services (Marketing): SERACOM is an association of 90 small farmers’ groups and 1,734 producers (888 women, 51%) working to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods in the Soum province. USADF funding will help SERACOM build administrative and financial capacity to improve management and the organization of producers at departmental and provincial levels in order to facilitate the collection and marketing of sesame and diversify the customer base, increasing sales in organic sesame markets especially in export markets.

Dec 20, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2431 Coprosel

Seed Producers’ Cooperative of Loromi (COPROSEL) 2431-BUF?2011-2014?$208,595?Food Production (Millet, Sorghum, Cowpeas): COPROSEL is a cooperative of 405 seed producers, established to increase the availability of quality certified seed adapted to the Sahel and improve incomes for members. The USADF grant will provide a tractor, a storage unit, a working capital fund, and training in improved production techniques. COPROSEL will sell to major buyers and local producers. The increased volume and affordability of certified seed will help farmers across Burkina Faso access quality seeds, improve yields for millet, sorghum, and cowpea production, and also promote food security in the region.

Dec 20, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2130 APMB

Titao Association for the Promotion of Potato Production in Burkina Faso (APMB) 2130-BUF?2010-2012 ?$97,788?Food Production (Potatoes): APMB is an organization of 48 member unions representing 2,305 farmers (1,414 women, 59%) devoted to improving livelihoods of poor farmers, while contributing to the economic and social development of the Titao district. USADF funds will improve administrative, financial, and organization capacity, increase water availability, and procure quality seeds and agricultural inputs. The reinforced capacity will allow for farmers to acquire training to improve technical skills in potato production, conservation techniques, and marketing strategies.

Dec 20, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2132 FEPPAL

Titao Federation of Agricultural Professionals of Lorum Province (FEPPAL) 2132-BUF?2010-2012?$89,611?Food Production (Potatoes): FEPPAL oversees 19 member unions of fruit, vegetable and cereal producers, comprised of 308 farmers (125 women, 41%) in the Titao District. USADF funds will build administrative and financial capacity to better assist its members with the production and marketing of potatoes through improved water infrastructure, better technical training modules. Grant funds will also facilitate the supply of quality inputs to the unions, and developing and implementing policies and operational rules for the organization.

Dec 19, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2463 Laafi La Tuuma

Laafi La Tuuma Farmer’s Association of Koungo 2463-BUF?2011-2013?$96,434?Agro-Pastoral (Cowpeas, Sesame, Small Animal Husbandry): Laafi La Tuuma is a cooperative representing 507 members (323 women, 64%) producing cowpeas, sesame, and sheep fattening. USADF funds will improve governance and financial management, access to quality inputs, production and conservation equipment, marketing capabilities, and provide training and technical assistance to develop member economic opportunities.

Dec 19, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2065 APAEH

Association for the Promotion of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Water Supply (APAEH) 2065-BUF?2009-2014 ?$248,294?Food Production (Organic Sesame): APAEH represents 4,116 sesame farmers and pastoralists in the Sebba township. USADF funds will be used to help sesame producers organize levels of the production process (harvest, post-harvest, collection, and distribution), construct a centralized storage space, provide high quality seeds, and packaging materials, engage trainers to provide technical assistance, and implement marketing strategies to secure a wider client base.

Dec 16, 2011

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Burkina Faso 2157 Wend La Manegda

Wend La Manegda Association 2157-BUF?2010-2012?$88,452?Agro-Processing (Shea Butter): The Wend La Manegda Association works with 13 women’s groups in the Kadiogo, Oubritenga, and Kourwégo Provinces (total 955 women) to improve the livelihoods of women producing shea butter. ADF funds will help Wend La Manegda focus efforts to build capacity in organizational, administrative and financial management, coordinate large purchases of raw materials, improve technical skills to meet high international quality standards, and create marketing strategies to expand access to markets.

Dec 15, 2011

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Tanzania 2367 PCHC MI

Pemba Clove Honey Cooperative (PCHC)2367-TAN?2011-2013?$86,643?Agriculture (Honey): Pemba Clove Honey Cooperative is a beekeepers association with 30 members (12 women) in Pemba North Region of Tanzania. USADF funds will be used to organize and train bee farmers and develop modern beehives for honey production

Dec 13, 2011

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Mauritania 2528 Guerou El Jed

El Jid Wel Mouthabara Agropastoral Cooperative 2528-MAU?2011-2013?$81,830?Cooperative (Market Gardening): El Jid Wel Mouthabara is an agro-pastoral gardening cooperative of 50 members interested in promoting women’s incomes and improving community nutrition. USADF funds will be used to purchase a motor pump and fencing for the garden, provide business training, improve technical knowledge, and develop resources to build capacity in financial and administrative management systems.

Dec 9, 2011

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Senegal 2209 EMAG

GIE Experimentation and Modernization in Agriculture 2209-SEN?2010-2013?$219,620?Water Infrastructure: EMAG is an organization 97 small farmers who live near Boraya village in Sedhiou. Nearly all residents of the village depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. The project enables EMAG to establish an irrigation system, build a fence around its field, and procure additional seeds and fertilizers.

Dec 8, 2011

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Mauritania 2171 APHTZ

Action for Disabled People of Tiris Zemour (APHTZ) 2171-MAU?2010-2012?$97,120?Cooperative (Artisan): APHTZ is a handicap association representing 500 disabled individuals that work to defend disabled people’s interests, spread awareness regarding disabilities, integrate disabled persons into working life through education and research activities to generate income and provide opportunities in Zouerate. ADF funds will strengthen financial and management capacities , enabling them to improve members’ income from production activities to maintain their dignity and take full advantage of market opportunities.

Dec 5, 2011

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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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Kenya 2405 DLMC MI

District Livestock Marketing Council 2405-KEN?2011 - 2014?$235,904?Food Marketing (Livestock): DMLC is a CBO that seeks to increase the incomes of its more than 700 members through the implementation of sustainable development projects. This grant will build the capacity of two LMAs in Lodwar and Lokichar to produce and market livestock. Grant funds will be used to improve marketing infrastructure, provide for a revolving loan fund, and conduct training activities for group members in marketing and management.

Nov 4, 2011

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Kenya 2476 APEI MI

Alemun Pastoralists Empowerment Initiative 2476-KEN?2011 - 2013. $86,227?Food production (Poultry and Gardening): APEI is a 100 member CBO that focuses on increasing the incomes of its members through sustainable livelihoods projects. The ADF grant will build the capacity of the group to support members engaged in poultry production and vegetable gardening. Grant funds will be used to develop detailed business plans to improve two irrigation schemes and a poultry operation while building the management capacity of the group itself.

Nov 4, 2011

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Kenya 2435 Lokwaliwa MI

Lokwaliwa Youth Group 2435-KEN?2011 - 2012?$53,282?Planning grant (Irrigation): Lokwaliwa is a 200 member CBO that maintains an irrigation scheme on the River Turkwel. The focus of this projects is to help the group rehabilitate existing irrigation infrastructure that was damaged in recent flooding while improving agricultural practices of project participants. ADF will fund a consultant to assess the scheme and devise plans for its rehabilitation while recommending ways to improve the selection, cultivation, and marketing of crops at the site.

Nov 4, 2011

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Kenya 2337 LOMEDS MI

Lokori Micro Enterprise Development Scheme (LOMEDS) 2337-KEN?2011 - 2012?$92,255?Microcredit: LOMEDS is a Community Based Organization (CBO) that seeks to increase access to credit for its 188 members living in Turkana. This project will help the group grow its microcredit enterprise and strengthen its institutional, management and operational capacity. ADF funding will be used to develop an operational plan, purchase credit management software, hire qualified staff, and increase the size of the LOMEDS loan fund.

Nov 3, 2011

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Kenya 2440 Morulem

Morulem Water Users Association 2012—2015?$240,803 Food production (Irrigated agriculture): Morulem is a registered Water Users Association (MWUA) of 3,000 members. This project follows an irrigation planning grant and will focus on organizing farmers into a Cooperative so as to better bulk and sell their produce. Grant funds will be used to rehabilitate the main canal and intake, and to equip MWUA with a truck to better access markets for their crops.

Nov 3, 2011

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Kenya 2440 Morulem MI

Morulem Water Users Association 2440-KEN?2011 - 2012?$96,450?Planning grant (Irrigation): Morulem is an association made up of approximately 3,000 smallholder farmers, primarily women. The focus of this projects is to help the group rehabilitate existing irrigation infrastructure that was damaged in recent flooding while improving agricultural practices of project participants. ADF will fund a consultant to assess the scheme and devise plans for its rehabilitation while recommending ways to improve the selection, cultivation, and marketing of crops at the site.

Nov 2, 2011

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Rwanda 2365 Abanyamurava CF

Coopérative Abanyamurava 2365-RWA photos ?2011-2014?$138,300?Agricultural Production (Mushrooms): Abanyamurava is a mushroom growers’ cooperative in Musanze District in northern Rwanda composed of many members with HIV/AIDS. The cooperative produces inoculated substrate tubes that are sold to mushroom farmers who then sell fresh mushrooms. The cooperative will embark on a new product line of dried mushrooms. Funds will be used to provide processing and drying equipment, training in modern drying techniques, and food safety, as well as hiring a marketing consultant and creating a marketing plan.

Oct 13, 2011

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Rwanda 2295 COOPAVI CF

Coopérative pour la Promotion de Pèche et des Activités de Vente d’Isambaza (COOPPAVI) 2295-RWA?2010-2012?$81,600?Marketing (Fish): COOPPAVI is a cooperative of 32 members located in Rubavu District along Lake Kivu. The cooperative helps members harvest, market and sell the Isambaza fish, both wholesale and retail. Project funding will be used to purchase new fishing boats and nets, acquire post-catch handling equipment, purchase an outboard boat motor for rapid delivery of fish to market; as well as provide training in cooperative management, financial management, fishing techniques, fish handling and hygiene, fisheries law and monitoring and evaluation.

Oct 12, 2011

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Rwanda 2136 UNICOAPIGI CF

Union des Coopératives des Apiculteurs de Gishwati (UNICOAPIGI) 2316-RWA photos ?2011-2012?$83,300?Agricultural Production (Honey): UNICOAPIGI, a registered union of six beekeeping cooperatives with 709 members, is located in the area surrounding the Gishwati forest of Rwanda. This union helps improves honey production infrastructure and techniques. Funds will be used to install modern beehives for member cooperatives, purchase improved honey processing equipment and packaging materials, develop a five-year business plan as well as provide training in modern beekeeping techniques, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and safety.

Oct 12, 2011

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Rwanda 2413- Coopérative Dufashabacu

Coopérative Dufashabacu 2413-RWA 2011-2014 $138,500. Manufacturing (Cement Construction Materials): Dufashabacu is a cooperative that produces cement construction materials. The group’s 63 members are living with AIDS and 58 members are women. Grant funds will be used to buy a cement block-making machine, a computer and software, and furnish an office space. The grant funds will also be used to improve the organization’s financial management and marketing, as well as hire a consultant to create a business plan.

Oct 11, 2011

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Rwanda 2413 Coopérative Dufashabacu

Coopérative Dufashabacu 2413-RWA photos ?2011-2014?$138,500?Manufacturing (Cement Construction Materials): Dufashabacu is a cooperative that produces cement construction materials. The group’s 63 members are living with AIDS and 58 members are women. Grant funds will be used to buy a cement block-making machine, a computer and software, and furnish an office space. The grant funds will also be used to improve the organization’s financial management and marketing, as well as hire a consultant to create a business plan.

Oct 11, 2011

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Rwanda 2403 COPRORIZ SC

COPRORIZ-Ntende Society, Ltd. 2403-RWA photos ?2011-2014 ?$236,300?Agricultural Production (Rice): CORPRORIZ-Ntende is a rice cooperative with 1,514 members in Gastsibo District. The group allows farmers to benefit from collectively selling rice in an area where few other economic opportunities exist. Funds will be used to expand their operations by providing working capital for seeds and fertilizer, a truck, as well as covering key staff members salaries and basic administrative costs.

Oct 6, 2011

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Rwanda 2479 Kobacyamu

Koperative Y’Abahinzi B’Icyayi Ba Mudasomwa (KOBACYAMU) 2479-RWA?2011-2016?$241,300?Agricultural Production (Tea): Kobacyamu is a tea cooperative with almost 5,000 members in Nyamagabe District. Sixty percent of the members own less than .05 hectares of land. This project will provide a nursery and seedlings to farmers so they can have enough land to be profitable. Improved transportation will also help the factory have more efficient operations and produce higher quality product.

Oct 4, 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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Domboshava Dairy Zone - Sept 2011

MilkZim Dairy Zone Trust 2372-ZIM photos ?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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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 grant signing

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 . 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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Mauritania 2430 Gounasse Noforé Bamtare Agricultural Cooperative

Gounasse Noforé Bamtare Agricultural Cooperative 2430-MAU 2011-2013 $93,367 Food Production (Vegetables): Gounasse Noforé Bamtare is a gardening cooperative of 38 members who were repatriated to Mauritania after the events of 1989. USADF funding will be used to build capacity in fi-nancial and administrative management, improve technical skills, and develop water resources to help members meet market demands and improve income.

Aug 7, 2011

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Mauritania 2441 GA signing

Saada Agricultural Cooperative 2441-MAU?2011-2013?$95,644?Cooperative (Market Gardening): Saada is a women’s gardening cooperative of 141 members promoting vegetables production and animal husbandry activities to create income and resources for its members. 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 meet market demands.

Aug 7, 2011

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Benin 2143 GFTPAK

Groupement de Femmes Transformatrices de Produits Agricoles de Kybéfanni (GFTPAK) 2143-BEN photos?2010-2012?$63,521 ?Food Processing (Peanuts): GFTPAK is composed of 21 women who engage in small-scale peanut processing. USADF funds will increase GFTPAK’s 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 larger quantity of raw material, and build the capacity of its members in financial management, literacy, and cooperative association management.

Aug 5, 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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Voinjama Grant 2408

Voinjama District Farmers Cooperative Society (VDFCS) 2408-LIB photos ?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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Greenville Grant Signing

Greenville Community Artisan Fishery Association (GCAFA)2424-LIB photos ?2011-2014?$150,100?Fisheries (Artisanal): The 50 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 provides organizational and business management capacity building support as well as enable GCAFA to upgrade fishing equipment, and improve fish processing and safety practices.

Jul 5, 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 2214 NUMA Feeds Katchmark

NUMA Feeds Limited 2214-UGA 2010 -2015 $194,252?Agro-Processing (Maize and Millet): NUMA, a cereal and animal feeds milling operation in Bushyeni District, provides local farmers with a steady market for their maize and millet. USADF assistance, will help NUMA focus on strengthening its management capacity, procuring packaging equipment, and organizing local farmer groups.

Jun 28, 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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