This page highlights each cooperative's journey, including their level of financial knowledge, their business growth, and their credit score. It also shows what support they need, and how you can walk with them as they grow.
Location: Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Financial Literacy Level: Intermediate
Business Growth: Increased sales by 35% in the past year
Credit Score: 76 out of 100
Needs: A dehydrator machine, packaging materials, and mentorship on bookkeeping.
Being part of a cooperative at Kijana Factory means joining a supportive network of women and youth farmers working together to grow their agribusinesses. Cooperatives provide access to shared resources, collective training in financial literacy, and opportunities to learn from each other's experiences. Together, members build stronger businesses and open doors to new markets.
Members benefit from shared knowledge, increased bargaining power, access to essential equipment, and mentorship. Cooperatives foster community support, sustainable growth, and collective success—empowering every member to thrive in the agricultural value chain.
