Our Results to Date
Artisan Strengthening
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72 artisan businesses strengthened.
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192 artisans trained in business planning and management, 72% women.
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194 artisans receive product design assistance.
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Over 72,000 beeswax candles sold.
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$188,000 in Sales Revenue.
Beekeeping
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1,108 beekeepers trained; 65% are women.
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32 beekeeping demonstration sites were established.
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75 women trained in beehive construction.
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825 hives built and distributed to beekeepers.
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5 women trained in producing protective suits and veils for beekeepers.
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500 locally produced suits and veils.
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Agroforestry
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64 beekeepers trained as trainers in agroforestry techniques.
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45 agroforestry demonstration sites were established.
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900 beekeepers trained in agroforestry practices.
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80% of beekeepers have adopted 3 or more agroforestry techniques on their farm.
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80,000 new beneficial trees have been planted on the beekeepers’ farms.
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Maternal Child Health and Nutrition
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40 beekeepers trained as community-based Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) promoters.
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MCHN promoters have collected 600 household baseline surveys to assess maternal and child health and nutrition status.
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Organization
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1 women-led artisan association representing 18 artisan groups from Canaan organized and legalized.
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32 beekeeping groups organized; 80% of leaders are female.
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4 beekeeping associations organized; 80% of leaders are female.
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4 associations have applied for legal status with local government; so far, 2 have had their application approved and have opened their own bank account.
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4 aggregation sites have been established, each with at least 3-year lease.
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4 aggregation sites equipped with furniture, computers, solar power, transformation and sales equipment.
2021 Evaluation Results of artisan and beekeeping beneficiaries
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75% of respondents reported that their output had increased.
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65% reported that their revenue had increased.
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70% reported that their market access had improved.
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The percentage of respondents who felt that their business could withstand shocks increased from 33% to 62%
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74% of respondents said they felt very or extremely connected to the wider network of artisans and beekeepers.
