The fresh scent of spring looms in the air as a new rainy season begins for the Batwa community. New seeds have begun to sprout, signifying the tides of change.…
BCI's 2024 goal is to form beading and sandal cooperatives for the Maasai and Batwa tribes, enhancing self-sufficiency and job opportunities. Unlike investor-owned firms, these cooperatives distribute profits based on contribution, supporting community and personal incomes. They face challenges like funding and market targeting, but with collective effort and support, they can uplift communities, preserve cultural practices, and provide stable incomes.
The women of the Maasai tribe in Kenya find empowerment and artistic expression through beading, which is deeply rooted in their culture. Beading represents their identity and unity, while also providing a source of income. Establishing a beading cooperative would offer these women a steady market for their creations, supporting their art and providing them with a voice.
If we venture beyond the comfort and familiarity of the ground that we have walked upon our whole lives, we will discover vibrant cultures and communities. These communities are the…
Entrepreneurial ventures support community wellbeing by providing income, food, and nutrition security; creating local jobs; and offering pathways out of poverty. Ventures that support both environmental and community wellbeing are…
Community-based conservation efforts are those identified, designed, and driven by community members who are affected by the effort.