Before the inauguration of the UNDP GEF SGP project, , there
is a need to conduct a baseline survey.
This is meant to determine the position of these groups, especially on
their current strength and challenges. Yiaku Laikipiak Trust is on the process
of conducting a comprehensive baseline survey, for 4(four) women groups that
are targeted by the project in the area, in an exercise that began last week
The four women groups are Sieku, Bokish, Kuri-Kuri and Makurian, all of which
are legally registered.
The main focus of the survey, is geared at establishing the
main activities of the groups and income base It is equally very important to
get to know, of the existing market outlets for all the finished goods here How
many members are in the group is also important, office bearers and management
of elections Potential success, strength , opportunities weaknesses and challenges,
are also things to consider... The exercise which was conducted by the
support of a professional consultant, is meant to end today.
Pastoral women interact much with environment, and therefore
have a direct influence in conservation It is them who fetch firewood,
construction materials, and therefore are key to any decision made. Many of
them are so poor in that, they depend on charcoal to sustain their families on
a daily basis.. The project aims to empower women in seeking alternatives,
in terms of secure livelihoods support Building
their capacities in skills development, are the major objectives of the UNDP
supported project.
