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Through a market–led conservation approach, the goal is to create alternative climate resilient livelihoods (income & employment) and promote conservation of local biodiversity.

We focus on Research and & Development (R&D) and commercialization of unique and innovative natural products. This program has evolved into a business horizon business ventures ltd (hbv.co.ke ) that specifically deals with forest based essential oils such as baobab, cape chestnut, marula, leleshwa, wild basil and lippia.

Activities

  • Identify local plants using ethnobotanical surveys
  • Identify plants with commercial potential through literature and expert consultations
  • Search for technology that can add value
  • Conduct a pilot
  • Carry out value chain development (VCD)
    • VCD involves:  i) Together with CFA’s organizing collection groups, ii) Training on sustainable harvesting methods iii) Linkage to NWFP’s market
    Slider: Supporting small-holders farmers in Kenya since 1993 About us HSHC is a national development agency, registered in Kenya (1993), working with thousands of communities to end poverty and environmental degradation. Help Self Help Centre (HSHC) works with forest adjacent communities and pastoralists to end poverty. Our work seeks to create and sustain better livelihoods through capacity development, access to technology, financial and business development services and linkage to the markets. HSHC listens to, and learns from small-holders farmers to identify and help them fulfill their own needs and encouraging them to lobby decisions-makers in their own context. We have a distinctive approach to fighting poverty, with technology and business solutions at the heart of everything we do. Our Vision A society without poverty and where every person enjoys their right to unrestricted access to productive resources. Our Mission To work with small-holders farmers and the food and chemical industries to eradicate poverty and environmental degradation through sustainable management of natural resources Our Goal To facilitate the local community living around forests of Mt Kenya to effectively and viably manage existing opportunities in agricultural and nature based unique resources to support sustainable livelihoods Agribusiness We assist small-holders farmers in growing strawberry, tree tomato, mango, fresh mint and chives. This program has evolved into 2 social enterprises HBV and EAL. Microfinance Through the partnershlip with Jifaidi Sacco we provide micro loans to farmers and their families. Next to loans for agricultures we also provide loans for school and college fees. Programs Agroforestry This program focuses on Research and & Development (R&D) and commercialization of unique and innovative natural products. The program has managed to commercialize, under its sister company HBV, three products namely croton oil, Yangu oil and Aloe Vera. The program targets forest adjacent and pastoralist communities with special attention to empowering women and preservation of the Mt. Kenya Forest. Climate Change Resilience We focus on assisting local communities to adapt to climate change through adaptation and mitigation strategies including climate smart agriculture, renewable energy technologies, efficient household cook-stoves, and alternative livelihoods. Improving Employability of TVET Graduates Project OBJECTIVE The objective of this project is to equip and provide young TVET graduates with the necessary skills and opportunities to find decent jobs or create their own jobs in growth sectors. PROJECT FOCUS Career guidance and on-the job and soft skills training • Creating awarenes on availability of TVET related expertise • Reinvigorate interest of TVET related careers (for those already in menial jobs) • Build partnerships with local businesses. • Build TVET innovativeness within the counties ACTIVITIES • Soft skills training (ICT) • Career guidance(CV) • Business and entrepreneurial skills • Link TVET graduate with employers, clients and support for own businesses. Projects Projects Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth through Sustainable Management of CapeChestnut, Baobab and Marula Essential Oil Value Chain Women and Youth IN Climate change Oriented, and Market focused farming Enterprise (Women and Youth INCOME Project) with the support of the Lutheran World Relief Small holders farmers agribusiness micro-finance and field support project Help us help Kenyan farmers We at HSHC believe in farmers’ best intentions Our farmers are exceptional persons, they are skillful growers with a big heart for nature. We stand behind them and we are greatful for their precious work is feeding humanity. Get in touch 15 + 12 = Submit Invest Invest menu Are you an individual looking for ways to make an impact and grow your capital? Steve Individual Investor Interested in an alternative to obligations and stocks investments. Concerned about how the bank is investing his savings in businesses that do not do good to the world. Looking for short period investments with a social impact. Steve has started investing 1000 euro in 2016 and made 120 euro. This year he is investing 3000 euro, supporting 10 farmers. In 2 years Steve will have supported 14 farmers and made 480 euros. “I am planning to create a small capital in 5 years of about 10000 euro and start saving for my retirement. The fact I can do this while supporting small-holders farmers in Kenya makes me proud and happy.” Steve says. “If I leave my capital in my bank I probably buy a couple of icecreams at the end of the year. With HSHC Kenya I can build up my capital and do good for my country at the same time, I feel I am in control of my asset.” WANT TO KNOW HOW TO INVEST? We are happy to have a conversation with you and explore how we can grow together
    Leader of Kimahuri rosemary famer group weighing harvested rosemary plant
    Slider: Supporting small-holders farmers in Kenya since 1993 About us HSHC is a national development agency, registered in Kenya (1993), working with thousands of communities to end poverty and environmental degradation. Help Self Help Centre (HSHC) works with forest adjacent communities and pastoralists to end poverty. Our work seeks to create and sustain better livelihoods through capacity development, access to technology, financial and business development services and linkage to the markets. HSHC listens to, and learns from small-holders farmers to identify and help them fulfill their own needs and encouraging them to lobby decisions-makers in their own context. We have a distinctive approach to fighting poverty, with technology and business solutions at the heart of everything we do. Our Vision A society without poverty and where every person enjoys their right to unrestricted access to productive resources. Our Mission To work with small-holders farmers and the food and chemical industries to eradicate poverty and environmental degradation through sustainable management of natural resources Our Goal To facilitate the local community living around forests of Mt Kenya to effectively and viably manage existing opportunities in agricultural and nature based unique resources to support sustainable livelihoods Agribusiness We assist small-holders farmers in growing strawberry, tree tomato, mango, fresh mint and chives. This program has evolved into 2 social enterprises HBV and EAL. Microfinance Through the partnershlip with Jifaidi Sacco we provide micro loans to farmers and their families. Next to loans for agricultures we also provide loans for school and college fees. Programs Agroforestry This program focuses on Research and & Development (R&D) and commercialization of unique and innovative natural products. The program has managed to commercialize, under its sister company HBV, three products namely croton oil, Yangu oil and Aloe Vera. The program targets forest adjacent and pastoralist communities with special attention to empowering women and preservation of the Mt. Kenya Forest. Climate Change Resilience We focus on assisting local communities to adapt to climate change through adaptation and mitigation strategies including climate smart agriculture, renewable energy technologies, efficient household cook-stoves, and alternative livelihoods. Improving Employability of TVET Graduates Project OBJECTIVE The objective of this project is to equip and provide young TVET graduates with the necessary skills and opportunities to find decent jobs or create their own jobs in growth sectors. PROJECT FOCUS Career guidance and on-the job and soft skills training • Creating awarenes on availability of TVET related expertise • Reinvigorate interest of TVET related careers (for those already in menial jobs) • Build partnerships with local businesses. • Build TVET innovativeness within the counties ACTIVITIES • Soft skills training (ICT) • Career guidance(CV) • Business and entrepreneurial skills • Link TVET graduate with employers, clients and support for own businesses. Projects Projects Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth through Sustainable Management of CapeChestnut, Baobab and Marula Essential Oil Value Chain Women and Youth IN Climate change Oriented, and Market focused farming Enterprise (Women and Youth INCOME Project) with the support of the Lutheran World Relief Small holders farmers agribusiness micro-finance and field support project Help us help Kenyan farmers We at HSHC believe in farmers’ best intentions Our farmers are exceptional persons, they are skillful growers with a big heart for nature. We stand behind them and we are greatful for their precious work is feeding humanity. Get in touch 15 + 12 = Submit Invest Invest menu Are you an individual looking for ways to make an impact and grow your capital? Steve Individual Investor Interested in an alternative to obligations and stocks investments. Concerned about how the bank is investing his savings in businesses that do not do good to the world. Looking for short period investments with a social impact. Steve has started investing 1000 euro in 2016 and made 120 euro. This year he is investing 3000 euro, supporting 10 farmers. In 2 years Steve will have supported 14 farmers and made 480 euros. “I am planning to create a small capital in 5 years of about 10000 euro and start saving for my retirement. The fact I can do this while supporting small-holders farmers in Kenya makes me proud and happy.” Steve says. “If I leave my capital in my bank I probably buy a couple of icecreams at the end of the year. With HSHC Kenya I can build up my capital and do good for my country at the same time, I feel I am in control of my asset.” WANT TO KNOW HOW TO INVEST? We are happy to have a conversation with you and explore how we can grow together
    Ethnobotanical survey with native citizens of isiolo county.
    Denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are beguiled and demoralized by the charms pleasure moment so blinded desire that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble.

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