The WIFE Project: Women's Initiative for Education & Empowerment
Banjul, GambiaDongoroba Village, Gambia
Year Founded:
Project Stage:
2011
Organization type:
nonprofit/ngo/citizen sector
Established
Budget:
< $1,000
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Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Also describe the projected future impact for the coming years.
Since phase one of the project (2011 to beginning of 2013), around 700 women, men, and children have benefited from the few solutions we've provided. We already see a reduction in poverty.
Spread Strategies: Moving forward, what are the main strategies for scaling impact?
When it comes to designing and implementing a socio-economic development program for women, partnerships at the national and international levels are crucial. In addition to partnering with community organizations, we have also partnered up with 1%Club, ActionAid, Earth Charter International, Network of African Youths for Development, and African Youth Initiative on Climate Change.
We are currently collaborating with 1%Club and Accenture (The Netherlands) on the co-creation project, "1%StudentBattle", where we get to work with business and economic students to co-create solutions.
Financial Sustainability Plan: What is this solution’s plan to ensure financial sustainability?
We will continue to diversify our fundraising strategy, and reach out to investors and businesses that will invest or partner up with the women in Dongoroba Village.
In implementing the WIFE Project, we work closely with the Women Cooperative Society of Dongoroba Village (Women Kaffoo) and the Dongoroba Village Community Based Organization (DCBO).
Founding Story
"I grew up in a community where women had minimal access to the most basic form of education and are denied land ownership rights. Through this project we're turning these same women into entrepreneurs."
-- Ebrima Dem, Founder and Project Manager
Team
Founder and Project Manager: Ebrima Dem
Project Field Coordinator: Sutura Sowe
Communication Officer: Po-Yi Liu
Social Media Assistant and Advisor: Laura Dem
Administrative Support, Community Development, and Advisor: Madiba Sillah