Scholarship and Collaborative Partnership between Women Business Hub (Kenya) and Center for Project Innovation (USA)

The Center for Project Innovation (CPI) trains and certifies excellent project managers to be the change we want to see in the world. Like many of the great innovators who inspire us, CPI is quietly making an impact on every continent of the world, including Antarctica.

About OPEN: OPEN is the online learning portal for the Center for Project Innovation. It's also the most comprehensive, free-to-access project management resource hub available online. We've made our learning materials free-to-access because we believe in creating opportunities for people and making project teams a better place to be. We're funded by students and organizations who choose to 'make it official' and elevate their learning experience with mentoring, in-person training and professional certification with us. You can switch from free-to-access to mentored learning at any time.

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Young Farmers shifting from animal agriculture to plant-based foods as a more sustainable alternative.

Plant-based diets provide several benefits to communities and families, including improved health, environmental sustainability, and economic stability. Plant-based diets high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes are linked to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and certain malignancies. Communities that promote such diets frequently report improved general health, resulting in lower healthcare expenses and a healthier, more active populace. Plant-based diets produce a substantially lower carbon footprint than meat-heavy diets. Livestock farming significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water usage. Adopting plant-based diets can help communities reduce their environmental impact, conserve resources, and combat climate change.

Plant-based foods are frequently less expensive than animal-based items, making this diet accessible to families of all income levels. Furthermore, encouraging local plant-based food production can help local farmers while reducing reliance on imported meat, so improving food security and local economies. Advocating for plant-based diets correlates with ethical concerns about animal welfare, lowering the demand for factory farming practices that frequently result in terrible animal living conditions. Advocating for a plant-based diet helps families to reconnect with traditional foods and locally grown plant types, which are frequently healthier and more sustainable. It also allows for social events such as cooking courses and food festivals that promote plant-based diets, which strengthens community bonding.

A nutritious plant-based diet can improve mood and energy levels, contributing to better mental health. According to several research, plant-based diets may alleviate anxiety and depression because they contain more antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements. Overall, campaigning for plant-based diets can promote a comprehensive approach to community health, reduce environmental impact, and develop social cohesion, making it a worthwhile endeavor for both families and communities.

Youth Life Skills Development and Entrepreneurship

Equipping young people with entrepreneurial skills not only allows them to establish their own economic possibilities, but it also boosts local economies, encourages creativity, and fosters resilience. Women Business Hub focuses on teaching critical thinking, problem-solving, financial literacy, communication, and leadership skills to help young people navigate the entrepreneurial landscape successfully. The organization also connects young entrepreneurs with mentors, role models, and networks in their areas to provide guidance, avoid common traps, and gain access to capital and markets. Women Business Hub networks with other likeminded organizations to ensure young people have access to capital, technology, and market information which are essential for their business ventures. The organization also provide youths with practical experience through internships, apprenticeships, or hands-on projects to enables them apply what they’ve learned and develop a deeper understanding of business dynamics. Youth entrepreneurship thrives in environments with supportive policies, such as tax incentives, streamlined business registration processes, and favourable loan terms. Women Business Hub is empowering youth to address social issues through business initiatives which allows them to contribute positively to their communities.

Building Community resilience through vegetable farming

Vegetable cultivation provides numerous benefits, particularly for families seeking to become more self-sufficient. Growing veggies provides households with a consistent source of fresh, healthful produce. This is especially important in locations with limited access to fresh food or where food prices fluctuate. A diversified vegetable garden supplies critical vitamins and minerals, boosting overall family health and lowering reliance on store-bought foods. Surplus veggies are sold in local markets, generating additional cash. The income is used to meet other household requirements, and a portion is reinvested in farming resources such as seeds, tools, or sustainable techniques. Families are increase their financial resilience by focusing on high-demand veggies and distinctive types required by the public.

Women Business Hub involves women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities in the farming process by developing their skills in regenerative agriculture while also enhancing their knowledge of project management. The organization believes that community-based farming projects will enable families to share expertise, resources, and support, thereby strengthening the local food system. Farming and gardening provide therapeutic advantages by allowing people to connect with nature, ease stress, and develop a sense of accomplishment. This contributes to a helpful and healthy environment.

Our project's beneficiaries use sustainable measures such as composting and water conservation, which improve soil health and make vegetable production more sustainable over time. They are also employing strategies such as crop rotation, intercropping, and organic pest control to help maintain a healthy garden ecology.

Community Learning on building household Vegetable Production for healthy living

Women Business Hub's community-based learning projects on household vegetable production aim to provide households with the information and skills they need to grow their own food sustainably. This technique tackles critical issues such as food security, nutrition, and overall well-being by allowing households to grow their own vegetables in tiny places like backyard gardens or urban plots. Workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on training taught women, youth and persons with disability about soil preparation, organic farming methods, water conservation, and crop choices. Our projects not only promote a healthy diet by boosting access to fresh, nutrient-rich produce, but they also reduce dependency on commercial markets, lower food costs, and promote self-sufficiency. By incorporating sustainable farming practices, our efforts as Women Business Hub is improving family health, promotes environmentally friendly gardening techniques, and enhances community resilience. The organization is also promoting the concept of healthy living, as access to fresh veggies leads to improved nutrition, which can lower the risk of lifestyle-related disorders including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Youth and Regenerative Farming

Regenerative farming offers a holistic approach that not only improves agricultural productivity but also enhances environmental health and resilience to climate change, making it the best fit for climate-smart agriculture.

Regenerative farming contributes to both mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon and adapting to its impacts by improving the resilience of agricultural systems. This dual role makes it a key strategy for climate-smart agriculture. The focus on soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity makes regenerative farms more resilient to extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Regenerative farming reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides by focusing on biological soil health and diverse ecosystems. This also reduces chemical runoff into water bodies and lowers the environmental impact.
 

Women Business Hub programme on Wellness Recovery for Advanced Complete Health (WE-REACH)

 

Visit our Mental Health Blog WE-REACH

Women Business Hub has developed Mental Health & Well-being under the name Wellness Recovery for Advanced Complete Health (WE-REACH), which can be viewed here https://www.linkedin.com/in/we-reach-org  and blog: https://we-reach.blogspot.com . The WE-REACH program provides emotional resilience training to marginalized women, survivors of sexual and Gender based violence, handicapped youth, and non-binary individuals. The program offers guidance on addiction rehabilitation, work-life balance, self-care, and stress management skills.