One Acre Fund (OAF) is an NGO that works with small-scale farmers in East Africa (currently Kenya and Rwanda). The organization operates like a business. It provides loans of farming inputs, such as seed and fertilizer, to farmers at the beginning of the growing season. Farmers receive training from OAF field staff on land preparation, [...]

Zahra is working with MWB’s partner Faida Baishara Ltd and proving human resource and general business support as FBL looks to build up it’s internal policies. Zahra will also be working with the staff as they look to build up a new branc office nearby Kenya.

Caroline spent 4 months during 2006 working with a local Micro-finance Institution (MFI) in Nairobi, Kenya Faida Biashara Ltd. Caroline strengthened processes and procedures; selected & initiated implementation of Loan Performer Software. Caroline also undertook external & internal analysis, formulated a 3yr strategic, financial & business plan and developed new products & improved existing products.