Project Goals
The program seeks to provide participants with hands-on training in sustainable agriculture, agro-entrepreneurship, culinary arts, and digital innovation. This initiative is designed to create lasting economic opportunities for women, addressing key challenges like poverty and unemployment while contributing to sustainable practices.
Key Highlights of the Program:
- Training: 120 women will learn sustainable farming, creative culinary arts, and digital marketing.
- Employment: 60 participants will join Chef Dawei Foods Ltd., receiving a monthly salary and 0.5% equity shares in the company.
- Entrepreneurship: Another 60 women will receive €2,000 each as seed capital to launch their ventures.
- Post-Training Support: Chef Dawei Foods Ltd. will mentor these ventures, retaining a 10% stake in each for sustainability and continuity.
Budget Allocation
The total funding required for this project is €400,000, distributed as follows:
- Salaries for 60 women: €72,000(1 year)
- Investment capital for ventures: €120,000
- Training materials and tools: €36,000
- Logistics, marketing, outreach, mentorship, and other implementation costs: €96,000
- Land Rentals and acquisition: €76,000
Aligning with the UN SDGs
This project contributes directly to several UN SDGs:
- SDG 1: No Poverty: By providing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities to women, this initiative helps lift families out of poverty.
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger: Sustainable agricultural practices improve food security and reduce hunger in local communities.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality: Empowering women with skills and financial independence fosters gender equality.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: The program promotes sustainable economic growth through job creation and entrepreneurship.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Eco-friendly farming, urban agriculture, and recycling initiatives reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Chef Dawei Foods Ltd. champions urban farming in Makepe, Douala, discouraging deforestation and promoting sustainable practices. The use of Daweilizer, an organic fertilizer produced from rabbit droppings and urine, exemplifies their commitment to closing waste loops in agriculture. This fertilizer nourishes crops like waterleaf and pepper used in their dishes, including the signature Eruminati. These efforts address responsible consumption and production while fostering an environmentally friendly food chain.
Expected Outcomes
The project is expected to generate a ripple effect of socio-economic and environmental benefits:
- Economic Empowerment: Women will achieve financial independence, uplifting their families and communities.
- Community Impact: Participants will serve as role models, inspiring other women and fostering community development.
- Environmental Benefits: Adoption of sustainable practices will reduce environmental degradation and promote ecological balance.
Call to Action
By supporting this project, you are investing in a transformative movement that empowers women, improves food security, and champions sustainability. This is more than just a project—it’s a blueprint for a sustainable future.
Join us in making a difference. Together, we can empower women, nurture communities, and create a sustainable Cameroon.
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