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The [[Imani Women's Group]] has been established to benefit the women of Msumarini, [[Kenya]]. A driving force for the creation of the group is a woman known as Mama Mercy. Her discussion of the origins of the group can be seen in the accompanying video. |
The [[Imani Women's Group]] has been established to benefit the women of Msumarini, [[Kenya]]. A driving force for the creation of the group is a woman known as Mama Mercy. Her discussion of the origins of the group can be seen in the accompanying video. |
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[[File:Wildlife Works - Mama Mercy, Imani Women's Group|thumb|400 px]] |
[[File:Wildlife Works - Mama Mercy, Imani Women's Group|thumb|400 px]] |
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− | In 2014 the group began a [[Solar restaurants and bakeries|bakery business]] as part of an initiative by German development group, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, to boost women entrepreneurs |
+ | In 2014 the group began a [[Solar restaurants and bakeries|bakery business]] as part of an initiative by German development group, [http://www.weltbevoelkerung.de Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung], to boost women entrepreneurs within the village. |
− | They worked with a local carpenter to construct their [[solar box cooker]]. While baking, the women keep moving the box to ensure it faces the sun. On a bright day, they can produce up to 150 cupcakes, which they sell for 10 shillings (10 cents) each, and 30 bigger cakes that go for 200 shillings ($2) each. |
+ | They worked with a local carpenter to construct their [[solar box cooker]]. While baking, the women keep moving the box to ensure it faces the sun. On a bright day, they can produce up to 150 cupcakes, which they sell for 10 shillings (10 cents) each, and 30 bigger cakes that go for 200 shillings ($2) each. They earn enough money to help support their families and send their children to school. |
More information about the group can be found at: [http://lilymyers410.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-imani-womens-group.html Kenya and the Imani Women's Group] |
More information about the group can be found at: [http://lilymyers410.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-imani-womens-group.html Kenya and the Imani Women's Group] |
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[[File:Imani_Women_Group_November_2015.jpg|thumb|250px|Tending the solar oven for the [[Imani Women's Group]], ''Photo credit: Thomson Reuters Foundation'']] |
[[File:Imani_Women_Group_November_2015.jpg|thumb|250px|Tending the solar oven for the [[Imani Women's Group]], ''Photo credit: Thomson Reuters Foundation'']] |
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*{{NewJan16}}'''January 2016:''' [http://news.trust.org//item/20151119080630-s7dr0/?source=fiOtherNews2 With a solar oven, Kenyan women bake their way to a better life] - ''Thomson Reuters Foundation'' |
*{{NewJan16}}'''January 2016:''' [http://news.trust.org//item/20151119080630-s7dr0/?source=fiOtherNews2 With a solar oven, Kenyan women bake their way to a better life] - ''Thomson Reuters Foundation'' |
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+ | *{{NewMay16}}[[Solar restaurants and bakeries]] |
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+ | Web: http://lilymyers410.blogspot.com |
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The Imani Women's Group has been established to benefit the women of Msumarini, Kenya. A driving force for the creation of the group is a woman known as Mama Mercy. Her discussion of the origins of the group can be seen in the accompanying video.
In 2014 the group began a bakery business as part of an initiative by German development group, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, to boost women entrepreneurs within the village.
They worked with a local carpenter to construct their solar box cooker. While baking, the women keep moving the box to ensure it faces the sun. On a bright day, they can produce up to 150 cupcakes, which they sell for 10 shillings (10 cents) each, and 30 bigger cakes that go for 200 shillings ($2) each. They earn enough money to help support their families and send their children to school.
More information about the group can be found at: Kenya and the Imani Women's Group
Articles in the media[]
- January 2016: With a solar oven, Kenyan women bake their way to a better life - Thomson Reuters Foundation