Decent Work & Economic Growth Program

Discover how Dreams Redefined CBO empowers youth in Kisumu through financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, village savings and loaning initiatives, and waste entrepreneurship, fostering economic independence and self-reliance.

What We Do

Our Key Focus Areas

Comprehensive programs designed to empower communities through financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices.

Village Savings
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Financial Inclusion

Village Savings and Loaning

Empowering communities through accessible financial services and collaborative savings groups. We facilitate the formation of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) that enable members to save together and access credit at affordable rates.

  • Community-based savings groups formation
  • Affordable loan access for members
  • Financial record keeping and management
  • Building trust and social capital
Entrepreneurship Training
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Business Development

Entrepreneurship Training

Equipping individuals with practical business skills and entrepreneurial mindset to launch and sustain successful enterprises. Our training programs cover everything from business planning to market strategy and operations management.

  • Business planning and development
  • Marketing and customer acquisition strategies
  • Operations and inventory management
  • Mentorship and ongoing support
Financial Training
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Financial Literacy

Financial Capabilities Training

Building strong financial foundations through comprehensive education on money management, budgeting, saving, and smart financial decision-making. We help individuals and families achieve financial stability and plan for their futures.

  • Personal budgeting and expense tracking
  • Savings strategies and goal setting
  • Debt management and credit understanding
  • Investment basics and financial planning
Waste Entrepreneurship
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Sustainability

Waste Entrepreneurship

Creating economic opportunities through innovative waste management and recycling solutions. We train communities to transform waste into valuable products while promoting environmental sustainability and generating income.

  • Waste collection and sorting techniques
  • Recycling and upcycling business models
  • Environmental impact and sustainability
  • Market linkages for waste-based products
Women Economic Empowerment
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Economic Empowerment

Women Waves of Change

Economically empowering women in Dunga by equipping them with practical skills in fish value addition, strengthening their financial literacy, and supporting their participation in a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) to promote sustainable livelihoods and long-term financial resilience. Donor: The Giving Exchange via Tuifund | Period: Jan–Jun 2026

  • Improved income generation for 20 women through fish value addition skills
  • Increased financial literacy and better personal and business money management
  • Established a functional VSLA to promote savings and access to small loans
  • Strengthened women's financial resilience and economic independence
  • Boosted confidence and leadership among women in community economic activities
  • Fostered community-led, collective economic empowerment in Dunga