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Fanikisha Project

Fanikisha is the Kianda Foundation's Project through which we empower Rural Women to Break the Poverty Cycle

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Fanikisha targets rural and peri-urban aspiring and established women entrepreneurs. Our project aims to address the problem of women who struggle to sustain themselves by providing them with the tools to break the poverty cycle.

Through Fanikisha, we equip them with knowledge, skills, and resources to start and grow successful businesses. We inspire aspiring women entrepreneurs to start businesses, creating employment and better support for themselves and their families.

Program and Syllabus

The training program which runs for 6 months includes topics such as:

Introduction to business

Business planning

Cost and profit

Keeping business records

Marketing

Essential business skills

Saving and investment

Catering skills

Time and stress management

Additionally the women are trained in:

Catering & Nutrition

Mentorship

Counselling services are offered throughout the program

A Kianda Foundation's Project

Founded in 1961 during a period of racial segregation, Kianda Foundation aimed to provide women with education and dignity. The first project, Kianda College, became Kenya's first multiracial college, training over 7,000 alumni who played crucial roles in government and private sectors. Today, the foundation expands its reach, offering technical education, business support, and healthcare services. Programs like Fanikisha empower women in vulnerable communities, while institutions like Kibondeni College and Kimlea Technical Training College provide essential skills. The Kimlea Clinic and CHEP Program annually impact over 3,000 children, showcasing the foundation's commitment to holistic community development.