Fanikisha which means 'breakthrough' is a business women support program started by Kianda Foundation 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
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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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Business planning
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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
Mentorship and Mental Health Support
A novel breakthrough of the Fanikisha Program has been the introduction of counseling and mentorship support for village business women. A core group of mentors is currently receiving professional training for a counseling certificate which will enable them to mentor women in small businesses so as to grow their business and face the challenges of life more confidently.
Empowering 4,000+ Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya | The Fanikisha Program
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