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Strengthening Nicaragua through prevention and health care to contain the HIV and TB epidemics within a sustainable response Nicaragua - TB/HIV - World Vision International - WVI Nicaragua.  This program has the following goals: Fortalecer las intervenciones de promoción, prevención, atención y seguimiento dirigidas a poblaciones claves y vulnerables en áreas geográficas con mayor carga de TB y VIH a través de una respuesta articulada entre los distintos sectores que contribuya a la reducción de nuevas infecciones y la mortalidad, desde un enfoque de género, equidad, derechos humanos, etnicidad y no discriminación con miras a la sostenibilidad durante el período 2022 - 2024 / Strengthen the promotion, prevention, care and follow-up interventions aimed at key and vulnerable populations in geographic areas with the highest burden of TB and HIV through an articulated response between the different sectors that contributes to the reduction of new infections and mortality, from a focus on gender, equity, human rights, ethnicity and non-discrimination with a view to sustainability during the period 2022 - 2024. The objectives of this program are: Consolidar el liderazgo de las entidades rectoras y de gobernanza para TB y VIH a nivel nacional y local para garantizar una respuesta multisectorial eficaz, con la participación activa de los diferentes sectores. / Consolidate the leadership of the governing and governance entities for TB and HIV at the national and local levels to guarantee an effective multisectoral response, with the active participation of the different sectors..  Fortalecer las intervenciones de promoción y prevención a través de la educación en salud sexual y reproductiva, para la adopción de comportamientos saludables, reducción de nuevas infecciones TB y VIH, transmisión materno-infantil, profilaxis post exposición dirigidas a la población clave y vulnerable. / Strengthen promotion and prevention interventions through education on sexual and reproductive health, for the adoption of healthy behaviors, reduction of new TB and HIV infections, mother-to-child transmission, post-exposure prophylaxis aimed at key and vulnerable populations..  Garantizar diagnóstico temprano, la atención integral centrada en la persona, tratamiento oportuno y la adherencia de TB y VIH con énfasis en población clave y vulnerable, en ambientes institucionales públicos, privados y comunitarios sin discriminación. / Guarantee early diagnosis, comprehensive person-centered care, timely treatment, and adherence to TB and HIV with emphasis on key and vulnerable populations, in public, private and community institutional settings without discrimination..  Robustecer el sistema de información a fin de contar con datos actualizados de forma oportuna que mejore la eficacia y efectividad de las intervenciones y promuevan una gestión responsable para la información estratégica sobre la epidemia de TB y VIH. / Strengthen the information system in order to have updated data in a timely manner that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of interventions and promotes responsible management of strategic information on the TB and HIV epidemic.
Strengthening Nicaragua through prevention and health care to contain the HIV epidemic in key and vulnerable populations, within the framework of the sustainability of the response Nicaragua - HIV - Instituto Nicaragüense de Seguridad Social - INSS.
Youth - RLC - Mobile Chilimba Cash Solutions Mobile Chilimba is a disruptive mobile platform that combines technology with the local culture of traditional savings groups with its core goal being to boost financial inclusion in Zambia. The platform is USSD supported and therefore functions on any mobile phone. The platform enables savings group members to manage their contributions more efficiently and transparently by providing them with a safe digital wallet.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - - Ishiko Fire Block/Briquette This project is to improve Chaangu Investments Limiteds capacity to manufacture eco-friendly fire blocks/ briquettes to create business and employment opportunities.
Malajajest Fish Farm Project The ECHDP proposes to work with the Malajajest Farmers Cooperative to reinvigorate the fish farm which currently has one pond fully-populated. The construction of the ponds would include wire fencing to keep cattle from the ponds, the refurbishment of the additional five ponds that are currently not under operation. To alleviate the need for early harvesting, the proposal also includes a borehole and pump to irrigate the ponds and keep them full during the dry season. Training in aquaculture would also be provided.
Nsabo Yetu Federation Oilseed Project The project funds will be used to develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to train individual member farmers; install oil processing equipment; and establish a fund to purchase groundnuts from member farmers.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Renaisense Enterprises Limited "Equipped to Care" Counseling Project Renaisense will train 90 counselors in mental health care who will sensitize and provide access to mental health care for people in their communities.
PDFA Cooking oil enterprise expansion project The project funds will be used to finance management and administrative support; storage improvement; groundnut processing equipment; a water supply system; groundnut seed multiplication; purchase of groundnut for processing and support to marketing improvement.
Expansion Project The project funds will be used to expand IDBAs operations to connect small scale and remote fishing communities with larger markets in a country where the demand for fish is steadily increasing through the purchase of fishing equipment, fish storage equipment, as well as marketing and branding materials.
Mweru Luapula Fishing Association Expansion Project The project funds will be used to increase the supply of fish available to the local market whileproviding increased income for members and increasing the profitability of the Association.
ASRD Oil Mill Project The group proposes to provide business training for 25 of its members and provide additional economic opportunity for the 37 identified beneficiaries through the purchase of an oil mill and establishment of an edible oil extraction operation. These 37 beneficiaries represent 42 households of between 5 and 8 individuals each. The mill would be housed in building donated by a community member. The business would produce and package cooking oil for human consumption and soya cake by-product extract for livestock feed. The primary target would be the Lusaka markets and area livestock producers.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Dielenka Schools Sector: Education.Location: Ndola, Zambia.Summary: the project aims to create an inclusive learning center for children with different abilities and backgrounds. This is being done by assessing each learners needs and providing them with the necessary interventions and support in a responsive, supportive and respectful manner.
Expansion Project Lumwana Agricultural Cooperative Union (LACU) is a fish farming project in the North Western Province of Zambia.
Enterprise Expansion Project Mpima Dairy Producers Cooperative Society is receiving a follow-up to the initial EDI grant. This EEI grant will provide for capital improvements.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs- Nsansala Manure The proposed project aims to introduce affordable and environmentally friendly cattle manure to local farmers. The goal is to use the manure to improve vegetative growth and enhance the moisture retention of the soil.
Cooking Oil Production Project The project funds will be used to develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to install oil processing equipment and establish a purchase fund.
SuperRich Micro Hydro Power Plant Project SuperRichwill install three innovative hybrid hydro-solar systems onthe Zambezi River; the first of 12 units which will ultimately have a generational capacity of 60 kilowatts. The systems utilize a unique floating turbine technology which floats on the surface of the river and does not require extensivecivil works.
Ushaa Area Farmers Association Capacity Building Project Ushaa member farmers have been involved in rice production for several years.
Monze Womens Cooking Oil Expansion Project Sector: Agriculture (oil-seeds)..Beneficiaries: Farmers..Location: Monze, Southern Province..Summary: USADF is supporting the Monze Women Development Association to expand its cooking oil enterprise. Using grant funds the association will build the capacity of its board and farmers, as well as purchase of equipment to enable an efficient and sustainable cooking oil business.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - - Eqwpe Garment Production Eqwpe clothing limited will increase production by 40%, from 400 pcs per garment to 1000 pcs. In order to do so it will: purchased an industrial sewing machine; procure bulk fabric needed to kick start production; youth will be trained; support to the administration of the company
Mungaila Dairy Farmers Cooperative Milk marketing project Mungaila Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society (MDFCS) has 236 active paid up members of which 189 are male and 47 are female. While the Cooperative have access to a milk collection centre that collects the milk from members and also has access to a ready market through Parmalat the Cooperative lacks management and operational capacity to run the enterprise as a profitable and sustainable operation. The Cooperative is therefore requesting for support from USADF
Twibikeko Cooperative Society Cooking oil Project Twibikeko Cooperative has 435 members including 232 male and 203 female. The cooperative facilitates members as well as non-members to produce maize and groundnuts. Twibikeko cooperative wishes to engage in processing and marketing of cooking oil from groundnuts produced in the area. The cooking oil will be sold to the community and surrounding locations. The cooperative will also process groundnuts at a fee for the farmers and the farmers will retain the by-product (stock feed) that they can sell or feed their animals.
Poultry Feed Production Project The proposed project will be used to install a new production plant to accommodate the processing machinery; construction of a warehouse for raw materials; purchase of equipment for livestock production line; working capital for purchase of raw materials; and support for certification and branding of the livestock feed.
Oilseed Processing The project funds will be used to develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to install oil processing equipment and establish a fund to purchase groundnuts from member farmers.
Titukuke Rural Community Development Association RCDA Women Economic Empowerment Groundnut Project
Muhanya Solar Sinda Micro-Grid Project MuhanyaSolar Limited will install a 20 kilowatt solar micro-grid in SindaVillage; in Zambias Eastern Province.The micro-grid will provide energy to 60 families; a school; and small businesses in Sinda;which Muhanyahopes will provide an economic spark for the community and a blueprint for replicable micro-grids in rural areas in Zambia.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - - African Hive Camping and Tours The business targets parents and guardians with out of school children aged 18-25 years and young professionals and students 25- 35 years (predominantly backpackers, local and international tourists and volunteers) in need of adventure, personal development as well as a conducive but affordable accommodation that suits their travel plan and vacation needs.
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) - Entrepreneurship Program FY2023 Year #1 Region 2 Rural Development Innovations Limited will act as the point of contact with the selected entrepreneurs of the USADF partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support project implementation of selected entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia.
Nyimba Oil Project Enterprise Based on experience during the EDI the DFA is now requesting for further USADF support to enable it to expand its current business operations focusing on the following key areas: Access to and distribution of additional sunflower seed (5kg each) to 796 farmers in year 1 rising to 1,596 in year 5, with each farmer growing an average of 1 hectare; Purchase of an additional oil expeller/ filter/ roaster - including spare parts, 1,000 liter tank packaging machine, packaging containers, platform scales and protecting clothing; Purchase of 16mt metal silos to hold raw materials (sunflower); Construction of appropriate structure to accommodate processing equipment; Purchase of tractor and implements to facilitate production by farmers through tractor hire services; Access to additional crop purchase fund; Access to working capital to facilitate hire of trucks to transport raw materials from production areas to the processing facility; Access to appropriate transportation to facilitate distribution of cooking oil; Market support through branding, certification and advertising of the cooking oil; and Management and administrative support for one year
YALI - Musariri Meadow Hill Demand for free-range chickens exceeds supply; and Zambian supermarkets cannot buy enough processed chickens in bulk. Sam is investing in bird stock; processing equipment and cold storage units; in order to source directly from over 1;000 rural supplier households and sell directly to consumers in urban areas.
Cooking Oil Project The project funds will be used to build capacity within the association by increasing groundnutyields through the purchase of improved seeds which are then distributed to members.
Groundnuts Production and Processing Project Groundnuts Production and Processing Project
CRFA Rice Purchasing, Processing, and Marketing Project The project funds will be used to help farmer members improve their market access and increase returns on their products. The funds will be used to secure a warehouse, a rice mill, and a purchase fund to allow CRFA and its members to more efficiently produce, store, and process their rice.
Solar Powered Irrigation Kits to Smallholder Farmers Zircon Energy Solutions limited intends to offer Off-grid energy solutions for mechanization of .Agriculture value chain that is Supply , installation and maintenance of Solar powered irrigation .pumps for small scale farmers.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Fourthline Limited Honey Processing Project Fourthline Limited's OutGrow It (Pamodzi) project seeks to offer positive social and economic impact to the lives of rural and small scale farming communities by engaging them to produce honey and value added products for local and international markets.
Mutanda Dairy Cooperative Society Limited Dairy Project The project funds will be used to provide technical trainings to individual farmer members; put in place an effective breeding program; and build financial and business management capacity.
Mwandi Multipurpose Cooperative Dairy Capacity Building Project Members have a market opportunity to produce and sell their milk through the Cooperative, a product that is in high demand.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Indigo Blue Sector: Manufacturing.Location: Lusaka, Zambia.Summary: the project aims to grow and utilize the insect repelling properties of the indigo plant. The proposed project will also process the leaves to extract the dye to extract the indigo dye and manufacture everyday items such as beddings and curtains.
Namwala Dairy Cooperative Society Milk Processing Project Sector: Agriculture (Dairy) Beneficiaries: 170 dairy farmers Town/City: Namwala, Southern Province Summary: The project funds will be used to expand the cooperative's business operations. The project funds will support activities including hiring and training of management; training of members in artificial insemination, animal husbandry, milk handling and hygiene; an input revolving fund and an additional chilling tank.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - - Cecistone Eco The grant will be used to increase glass waste collection, introduce ways of disposing glass waste and train the community on behavioral change and the importance of recycling.
Lake Farms Tilapia and Crayfish Capacity Building Project Location: Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia.Summary: This project will enable Lake Farms and Fishing Lodge Limited to increase farmer incomes and organization's revenues by constructing a processing plant, as well as the purchase of a refrigerated truck, freezer, and cold room.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Power4Agriculture and Rural Zambia This project seeks to provide alternative clean energy via solar to rural communities in Zambia. They will also provide solar driers to farmers for food preservation.
Monze DWDA Cooking Oil Project Sector: Agriculture (oilseeds) Beneficiaries: Farmers Location: Monze, Southern Province Summary: USADF is supporting the Monze Women Development Association to establish a viable and sustainable cooking oil enterprise. Using grant funds the association will build the capacity of its board and farmers, establish a revolving fund for purchase of seed and raw materials, as well as procure equipment for processing of raw materials to cooking oil.
Fisenge Dairy Business Cooperative Union Milk EEG Project Sector: Dairy.Town/City: Fisenge, Copperbelt Province.Summary: Fisenge Dairy would like to build financial and business management capacity to effectively manage its dairy business. As part of the grant, the cooperative will undertake technical trainings, procure additional cold storage capacity, put in place an artificial insemination program to improve milk volumes, and increase purchases of milk members and increase the supple of stock feed and drugs to members. The grant will also support Fisenge to complete installation of their milk pasteurization system.
YALI Nkumbula Mabo Village Energy Exchange In Malawi, approximately only 10 percent of the population has access to electricity. Mixon recognized the detriment this has on students and is working to increase performance amongst students by providing them with healthier and sustainable lighting solution during their studies at night through the use of rechargeable bike lights.
Zambia Partner CA FY20 This is the fourth year of a Cooperative Agreement for USADF's partner organization in Zambia, RDI. Funds will be used to support staff salaries and benefits, program monitoring expenses, office and vehicle expenses, an annual audit, capacity building items, and other administrative expenses. Funds disbursed to provide liquidity in light of unanticipated shocks impacting project activities and grantee enterprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds to assist with project needs in light of fund shortage due to COVID-19.
Keepers Zambia Foundation Cooperative Agreement Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF) is USADF's local partner for the portfolio in Zambia. They assist grantees with implementation issues, as well as carrying out due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, and more.
Kalomo Grain Marketing Limited Solar-Powered Oil Processing Project Sector: Solar, Agriculture (oilseeds).Summary: USADF is supporting Kalomo Grain Marketing Limited, a Zambian- and woman-owned company, to establish one of Zambia's first solar-powered oilseed processing facilities. Kalomo will work with Supreme Women's Cooperative, a women-led and women-managed cooperative, to purchase and process soya beans to create soybean oil.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - InsurePay Insurepay plans to reach 1000 farmers in the eastern province of Zambia, initially providing loans to 300 of them in the first year. This project will also train farmers in financial literacy, mobile money, record keeping, and financial skills that will help them grow and scale their farming activities.
Nanjucha Rice Farmers Cooperative Capacity Building Project This project intends to help Nanjucha Cooperative build its business skills and organize coordinated rice sales for its members.
Mongu Dairy Expansion Project The project funds will be used to increase the production and sales of milk through the purchase of improved breed cows; transportation; and storage equipment.
Youth - RLC - Chengo Asparagus TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE VEGETABLES TO THE TRALa Delegation generale a l'Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes (DER)S OF CENTRAL PROVINCE THROUGH EFFICIENT AND SAFE AGRICULTURAL METHODS WITH THE
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Kukula Solar- Eradicating Energy Poverty Kukula Solar sell durable, solar lanterns quality products to families living in slum and rural communities. This face-to-face distribution network allows us to build relationships and trust with our customers. It also means we gain regular feedback about the performance of our products and the needs of the families we serve, so we can keep providing the right products at the right price. Kukula Solar also works with families directly in their homes providing education on our products and how to use them. This empowers families to create cleaner, safer and healthier homes. We offer all customers a short term payment plan to make our solar products affordable and accessible to all regardless of their income. The rate of defaults on this Rent-to-Own model is less than 1%. Our products have a minimum one year warranty and we provide post-sale servicing. This model allows families to save 15 percent of their income, and improve their health, safety and quality of life.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Kasenga Agro Solutions Honey Project Kasenga Agro Solutions will produce honey by contracting local women and providing them with beehives to aid in the production of honey and wax.
Batoka Dairy Cooperative Society Milk Project Sector: Agriculture (dairy), Beneficiaries: 140 small-scale dairy farmers, Location: It is situated in Choma District, Southern province. , Summary: BDCS lacked management and operational capacity to run the enterprise as a profitable and sustainable operation and did not have a management team to oversee operations. Milk production from individual beef cows was low at 1 liter per cow per day resulting in members getting limited income, and their existing chilling tank had a capacity of only 1,500 liters and was filled within a day leaving significant quantities of milk going to waste. The support from USADF will allow BDCS to address these constraints including almost doubling their storage capacity and introducing an AI program.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Lakefarms and Fishing Lodge- Aquaculture We are innovative with our plans to initiate a revolving Cage Aquaculture Empowerment Fund (CAEF) targeted at small-scale fisher women in Siavonga District which is a first in the country our goal is to reach 100 fisherwomen by 2020.
Pemba Dairy Milk Expansion Project Sector: Agriculture (Dairy).Location: Pemba, Southern Province, Zambia.Summary: Pemba Dairy Cooperative Society will use the funds for establish a solar satellite milk collection depot in areas not previously serviced within their catchment area. The funds will also be used toward providing artificial insemination services to farmers to improve animal breed for better milk yield, as well as provision of veterinary and spray race dipping services.
Builders of Africa's Future (BAF)Emerging Farmer's Initiative Poultry Project Location: Magoye, Zambia.Summary: The project will train youth job and life skills. The project will target young out-of-school adults and young families at risk.
Solar Mini Grid Project for Mayukwayukwa Refugee Settlement -Design, installation and integration of the renewable solution into the grid_.-Testing and commissioning of the plant.-Erection of a 1.3km, 3-phase Grid from generation point to the market.-Training of teams to operate the plant.-Facilitation of partnerships for livelihood advancement programs.-Recruitment of new customers (household and productive users).-Internal wiring of Customer Connections