Developed in collaboration with TIES Canada, this ongoing pilot project equips our university scholars with practical digital skills to enhance employability and create income-generating opportunities in the growing online economy.
Unemployment remains a challenge for Kenyan graduates. Through targeted training, we help our girls transform academic knowledge into real-world digital products and services — from freelance gigs to remote work.
Since 2023, our 13 members have been contributing 50 KES monthly (totaling ~7,800 KES annually) toward seed capital for community-based businesses. These internal savings demonstrate our commitment to self-reliance while we seek external partners to scale impact.
Profitable ventures will create sustainable jobs — prioritizing women and youth — and generate income to support families’ basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare). Long-term, we aim for multiplier effects across local economies, starting with one empowered young woman giving back.
Current business ideas under consideration: potato farming, poultry keeping, beauty products retail.
Exchange Rate (Dec 2024): 129 KSH = 1 USD | Budget Ceiling: 500 USD
| No. | Item | Unit Cost (KSH) | No. of Items | Total Cost (KSH) | Total Cost (USD) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Lease | - | ¾ Acre | - | - | Covered by group members (labor + monthly fees) |
| 2 | Land Preparation (Tilling) | - | Tractor hire & labor | 10,000 | ~77.52 | |
| 3 | Potato Seedlings | 7,000 | 1 | 7,000 | ~54.26 | |
| 4 | Fertilizer & Pesticides | 24,500 | 1 | 24,500 | ~189.92 | Organic preferred |
| 5 | Miscellaneous (Post-planting labor to harvest) | 5,000 | 1 | 5,000 | ~38.76 | |
| Total Requested | ~500 USD | 6-month season | ||||
Land lease and ongoing labor partially covered through member contributions and voluntary work.
Your skills and time can make a real difference. Whether in mentoring, digital training, fundraising, or project support — we welcome passionate volunteers.
We’d love to hear from you — whether for partnerships, inquiries, or collaboration opportunities.
Phone
+254 729 051483
Email
workspace.admin@tieskenya.co.ke
sarah.wanjiru@ties.charity
Location
Kikuyu Town, Kenya