Fanikisha Program
Fanikisha which means 'breakthrough' is the business women support program by Kianda Foundation started in 2003.
About the Program
Fanikisha targets rural and peri-urban aspiring and established entrepreneurs.
The aim of the project is to strengthen women enterprises to be more competitive, grow, create employment as well as inspire aspiring women entrepreneurs to start businesses so that they are able to better support themselves and their families
Impact in Numbers
Number of women
trained
Number of Villages Reached
% who double their income in the first 6 months
The Curriculum
The training program which runs for 6 months includes topics such as:
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Introduction to business
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Planning to start a business
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Cost and profit
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Keeping business records
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Marketing
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Essential business skills
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Saving and investment
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Time and stress management
Additionally the women are trained in:-
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Mentorship
Counseling services are offered throughout the program
