TERMINATION OF POVERTY


     The rate of poverty in my community was very high .75% of the people  were living below the poverty line.Most families earned only enough  to bring one meal to the table per day .Mothers gave birth to malnourished children most of who were infected with marasmus and kwashokor and could not attend school.Illetracy was common and girls were given away as brides .

    Recently the Yes  can youth  projects emmerged that taught members of  community about microfinancing .It offered them grants and loans to engage  in income generating projects.The people are now earning  incomes and have improved living standards .Children have accesed better health facilities and are now healthy.

Location: Kakamega, kakamega, Kenya