Building Resilience in Kenya (BRiK) Project
Discover how 4lifesaving is transforming ultra-poor families in Kenya through agriculture entrepreneurship. Our initiatives focus on financial literacy, women empowerment, and sustainable practices, fostering resilience and nutrition while ensuring transparency and community support.
Eva Barasa
8/30/20251 min read
The Building Resilience in Kenya (BRiK) Project, implemented by 4Lifesaving, aims to lift ultra-poor families out of poverty through agriculture entrepreneurship. Our focus is on women and youth in Busia County, combining capital support, training, and market access to build economic resilience.
Beneficiary Identification
We have identified our target group of 30 ultra-poor participants (18 women, 9 youth, 3 men) using participatory wealth ranking and household surveys.
This ensures that our interventions reach those most in need.
Planned Interventions
Capital Support via Income Sharing Agreements (ISA)
Cash transfers of $50–$250 per beneficiary will be provided.
Participants will agree to share 10% of future profits until the transfer is recovered, ensuring dignity and shared risk.
Training and Capacity Building
Beneficiaries will undergo hands-on agro-training in poultry, fast-growing crops, financial literacy, and regenerative practices.
5 community-based mentors will also be trained to support participants through the program.
Market Access Development
Formation of a women-led agro-cooperative.
Linkages to institutional buyers, school feeding programs, and agro-processors will be established to secure market access for participants.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Progress will be tracked using KoboTool and facilitator reports.
Key metrics include income growth, ISA repayment, food security, and job creation.
Objectives and Expected Impact
Improve agro-production and financial access for ultra-poor households.
Build local environmental resilience and climate-adaptive practices.
Enhance household nutrition through locally produced food.
Sustainability: As ISAs are repaid, the fund will continue lending to new participants, with community ownership and INGO partnerships supporting long-term scaling.
Conclusion
The BRiK Project is ready to pilot its model with clearly defined targets and processes. All planned activities are designed to empower ultra-poor households while promoting sustainable and inclusive agricultural entrepreneurship.