Economic Development

A new area for Village Health Works, our Economic Development programs work to provide opportunities, skills training and support to the people of Kigutu so that they may lift themselves from poverty and thus improve their health and the health of their families.

To date, we've formed 16 agricultural co-operatives; these community members receive training, seeds and other tools they need to grow their business.

Further, in 2012 VHW will launch four, Women's Empowerment Co-operatives to better serve un and underemployed women in our cachement area. Co-op members will benefit from skills training, business lessons and basic Kirundi, French and financial literacy education.

In the near future, these amazing women will also have access to onsite child care services, a microsavings and insurance program and ongoing business, counseling and health support from the VHW community.

To learn more about our skills trainers, co-op members and products, click here.