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Information from our partner projects and news from KETAAKETI's work in Germany

Information from our partner projects and news from KETAAKETI's work in Germany

Information from our partner projects and news from KETAAKETI's work in Germany

Guinea

Encouraging developments

Guinea

Encouraging developments

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Octobre 2026: Guinea: Following the tragic, fatal accident involving NGO director Mamadou Bah earlier this year, his wife, Oumu, decided to continue running the NGO together with her team. What makes Oumu's projects in Guinea unique is that they are primarily aimed at young men and women who attempted to flee to Europe but returned to Guinea after failing. The NGO is also committed to raising awareness about the significant risks of such a flight and to creating alternative opportunities in their home country. 


Some groups that received interest-free seed funding have now been able to repay the money from their earnings. In keeping with the KETAAKETI financial model and the principle of passing on resources, this will enable new groups to emerge, giving them the chance to sustainably improve their income situation. The activities are extremely diverse: agriculture, chicken breeding, soap production, tailoring, and graphic design are just some of the sources of income for these women and men. 


We are grateful and delighted that Oumu will continue the NGO’s valuable work! 

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Octobre 2026: Guinea: Following the tragic, fatal accident involving NGO director Mamadou Bah earlier this year, his wife, Oumu, decided to continue running the NGO together with her team. What makes Oumu's projects in Guinea unique is that they are primarily aimed at young men and women who attempted to flee to Europe but returned to Guinea after failing. The NGO is also committed to raising awareness about the significant risks of such a flight and to creating alternative opportunities in their home country. 


Some groups that received interest-free seed funding have now been able to repay the money from their earnings. In keeping with the KETAAKETI financial model and the principle of passing on resources, this will enable new groups to emerge, giving them the chance to sustainably improve their income situation. The activities are extremely diverse: agriculture, chicken breeding, soap production, tailoring, and graphic design are just some of the sources of income for these women and men. 


We are grateful and delighted that Oumu will continue the NGO’s valuable work! 

Sierra Leone

New partnership

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    “Communal Harvests” combines women's empowerment, agriculture, food security, and education.

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    The new partnership with KETAAKETI is intended to help strengthen this community-driven approach in the long term and open up new opportunities for local women.

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    An important first step has already been taken: With financial support from KETAAKETI, the first women’s group can begin implementing the project. The women will each receive (at the NGO’s request) approximately €35 in interest-free start-up funding per person, instead of the usual €100.

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“In many rural communities throughout Sierra Leone, low agricultural productivity, climate-related crop failures, limited access to finance, and weak market systems continue to undermine people’s livelihoods.

These challenges disproportionately affect women, even though they play a crucial role in food production and household well-being.” 

Daniel Ibrahim Kamara,
Director of ProgressLINK Solutions

New Partnership in Sierra Leone: Working Together to Empower Women and Ensure Food Security

KETAAKETI is launching a new partnership in Sierra Leone with ProgressLINK Solutions. The NGO is committed to sustainable development, economic participation, and resilient communities. Together, the two organizations aim in particular to strengthen the economic and social role of women in rural areas.

The focus is on the “Communal Harvests” program, through which 50 women in rural communities in the Kambia District were initially selected. These include, in particular, economically disadvantaged women, such as widows, single mothers, and smallholder farmers. They receive seeds, agricultural inputs, financial support, and training to establish or expand their own farming activities.

A particular emphasis is placed on sustainable and community-based implementation. Local Mother’s Clubs, consisting of dedicated women from the communities, play a central role in this effort. They assist in selecting participants, distribute resources, monitor the cultivation of agricultural products, and support the organization of the harvest. “The women themselves are to become agents of development in their communities,” says ProgressLINK Solutions, describing the approach.

An important first step has already been taken: With financial support from KETAAKETI, the first women’s group can begin implementing the project. The women receive (at the NGO’s request) approximately €35 in interest-free start-up funding per person, instead of the usual €100. This allowed the initial funding for the first pilot group to be distributed among thirty women instead of ten. Another 20 women in the group have already been selected and will soon benefit from the distribution of these funds.


“The Mother’s Club was successfully launched with strong support from community leaders. Chief Alimamy Bola, the village head, pledged his full support and commitment to the program’s success. In his address, he said: ‘My hands, my eyes, my feet, and my heart are fully dedicated to this program. I will ensure that the community fully supports the program, as it strengthens our women’s self-confidence and their participation in community life.” His commitment, together with the support of the entire community, reinforces my belief that sustainable development is strongest when communities are directly involved and take ownership.”


Daniel Ibrahim Kamara,

Director of ProgressLINK Solutions

ProgessLINK Solution emphasizes how important it is to them that their program be independent and self-sustaining in the long term. One way this is achieved, for example, is by collectively selling portions of the agricultural produce after the harvest. The revenue generated from this flows back into the program and makes it possible to include more women the following year (according to the KETAAKETI principle of passing on resources). At the same time, previous participants remain part of the network and can continue to develop their own agricultural activities.

The women meet as a group once a week to discuss all important matters. They have decided, in addition to the KETAAKETI financial model, to regularly set aside small amounts so that they themselves can obtain a small loan from this “pool.” This is intended to sustain their sources of income over the long term and strengthens group cohesion. Step by step, a growing system of shared responsibility and economic participation is taking shape.

Children also benefit directly: a portion of the harvest is set aside to supply local schools. In this way, the women contribute to better nutrition for the children and, at the same time, to more regular school attendance and better educational opportunities.

Bremen, Germany
General meeting and board election

Bremen, Germany
General meeting and

board election

From left: Ines Heise, Nico Weers, Stephan Breitenkamp, Ada Aust, Anneli-Sofia Räcker, Lea Koch (unable to attend, photo edited later)

KETAAKETI has a new board!

This year's well-attended general meeting took place on Friday, August 29, 2025. Elections for the new board were held in conjunction with the meeting. After more than 18 years as chair of KETAAKETI, founder and initiator Anneli-Sofia Räcker is now confidently handing over the reins to her younger colleagues. Räcker says she will continue to support the new board in her new role as honorary chair with appreciation and expertise.


We congratulate Nico Weers (previously Deputy Chair) on his election as the new Chair of the Board!

Ada Aust (head of the country team), Ines Heise (head of public relations), and Lea Koch (head of evaluation) were elected as deputy chairpersons. The new board thus has a strong and competent composition with a wealth of expertise, continuing to be competently supported by Stephan Breitenkamp as treasurer.


This multi-generational board is a very well-prepared step, and we thank the members for their trust in joining us on this journey.

The board will report more on its plans and goals shortly.


One thing is certain:

The innovative KETAAKETI model is set to grow further—for the people in the partner countries, for more self-determined paths out of poverty!

From left: Ines Heise, Nico Weers, Stephan Breitenkamp, Ada Aust, Anneli-Sofia Räcker, Lea Koch (unable to attend, photo edited later)

KETAAKETI has a new board!

This year's well-attended general meeting took place on Friday, August 29, 2025. Elections for the new board were held in conjunction with the meeting. After more than 18 years as chair of KETAAKETI, founder and initiator Anneli-Sofia Räcker is now confidently handing over the reins to her younger colleagues. Räcker says she will continue to support the new board in her new role as honorary chair with appreciation and expertise.


We congratulate Nico Weers (previously Deputy Chair) on his election as the new Chair of the Board!

Ada Aust (head of the country team), Ines Heise (head of public relations), and Lea Koch (head of evaluation) were elected as deputy chairpersons. The new board thus has a strong and competent composition with a wealth of expertise, continuing to be competently supported by Stephan Breitenkamp as treasurer.


This multi-generational board is a very well-prepared step, and we thank the members for their trust in joining us on this journey.

The board will report more on its plans and goals shortly.


One thing is certain:

The innovative KETAAKETI model is set to grow further—for the people in the partner countries, for more self-determined paths out of poverty!

Liberia

KETAAKETI partner organization defies economic challenges

The KETAAKETI partner organization Sustainable Livelihood Support Program (SLSP) is currently facing economic challenges due to US dollar inflation and fluctuating exchange rates between the Liberian and US currencies. This instability makes it difficult for
beneficiaries to successfully use their seed funding.

To counteract this, SLSP has introduced mini-cooperatives and an insurance bond system in which group members transfer funds to a group leader.

A portion of the profits serves as a guarantee, which is either repaid at the end of the credit cycle or used to cover defaults becomes.

There have also been tragic events in recent months, including fires in the West Point slum
and fatal motorcycle accidents that affected some beneficiaries.

Despite these challenges SLSP's seed funding program continues to grow. Many participants are asking for greater financial support to expand their businesses.

For the future, SLSP plans to invest more in agriculture and fisheries, especially in cassava cultivation, to create sustainable income opportunities.

To this end, the program actively seeks funding opportunities and partnerships. SLSP remains committed to supporting the communities and creating long-term economic stability.

Nepal

Preserving traditions, strengthening village communities through KETAAKETI seed funding

Liberia

KETAAKETI partner organization defies economic challenges

The KETAAKETI partner organization Sustainable Livelihood Support Program (SLSP) is currently facing economic challenges due to US dollar inflation and fluctuating exchange rates between the Liberian and US currencies. This instability makes it difficult for
beneficiaries to successfully utilize their seed funding. To counteract this, SLSP has introduced mini-cooperatives and an insurance bond system, in which group members transfer funds to a group leader. A portion of the profits serves as a guarantee, which is either repaid at the end of the loan cycle or used to cover defaults.

There have also been tragic events in recent months, including fires in the West Point slum and fatal motorcycle accidents that affected some beneficiaries.

Despite these challenges SLSP's seed funding program continues to grow. Many participants are asking for greater financial support to expand their business. In the future, SLSP plans to invest more in agriculture and fisheries, especially in cassava cultivation, to create sustainable income opportunities.
To this end, the program actively seeks
Financing opportunities and partnerships.

SLSP remains committed to supporting the communities and creating long-term economic stability.

Nepal

Preserving traditions, strengthening village communities through KETAAKETI seed funding

Guinea

Encouraging developments

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Octobre 2026: Guinea: Following the tragic, fatal accident involving NGO director Mamadou Bah earlier this year, his wife, Oumu, decided to continue running the NGO together with her team. What makes Oumu's projects in Guinea unique is that they are primarily aimed at young men and women who attempted to flee to Europe but returned to Guinea after failing. The NGO is also committed to raising awareness about the significant risks of such a flight and to creating alternative opportunities in their home country. 


Some groups that received interest-free seed funding have now been able to repay the money from their earnings. In keeping with the KETAAKETI financial model and the principle of passing on resources, this will enable new groups to emerge, giving them the chance to sustainably improve their income situation. The activities are extremely diverse: agriculture, chicken breeding, soap production, tailoring, and graphic design are just some of the sources of income for these women and men. 


We are grateful and delighted that Oumu will continue the NGO’s valuable work! 

Sierra Leone

New partnership

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    “Communal Harvests” combines women's empowerment, agriculture, food security, and education.

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    The new partnership with KETAAKETI is intended to help strengthen this community-driven approach in the long term and open up new opportunities for local women.

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    An important first step has already been taken: With financial support from KETAAKETI, the first women’s group can begin implementing the project. The women will each receive (at the NGO’s request) approximately €35 in interest-free start-up funding per person, instead of the usual €100.

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“In many rural communities throughout Sierra Leone, low agricultural productivity, climate-related crop failures, limited access to finance, and weak market systems continue to undermine people’s livelihoods.

These challenges disproportionately affect women, even though they play a crucial role in food production and household well-being.” 

Daniel Ibrahim Kamara,
Director of ProgressLINK Solutions

New Partnership in Sierra Leone: Working Together to Empower Women and Ensure Food Security

KETAAKETI is launching a new partnership in Sierra Leone with ProgressLINK Solutions. The NGO is committed to sustainable development, economic participation, and resilient communities. Together, the two organizations aim in particular to strengthen the economic and social role of women in rural areas.

The focus is on the “Communal Harvests” program, through which 50 women in rural communities in the Kambia District were initially selected. These include, in particular, economically disadvantaged women, such as widows, single mothers, and smallholder farmers. They receive seeds, agricultural inputs, financial support, and training to establish or expand their own farming activities.

A particular emphasis is placed on sustainable and community-based implementation. Local Mother’s Clubs, consisting of dedicated women from the communities, play a central role in this effort. They assist in selecting participants, distribute resources, monitor the cultivation of agricultural products, and support the organization of the harvest. “The women themselves are to become agents of development in their communities,” says ProgressLINK Solutions, describing the approach.

An important first step has already been taken: With financial support from KETAAKETI, the first women’s group can begin implementing the project. The women receive (at the NGO’s request) approximately €35 in interest-free start-up funding per person, instead of the usual €100. This allowed the initial funding for the first pilot group to be distributed among thirty women instead of ten. Another 20 women in the group have already been selected and will soon benefit from the distribution of these funds.


“The Mother’s Club was successfully launched with strong support from community leaders. Chief Alimamy Bola, the village head, pledged his full support and commitment to the program’s success. In his address, he said: ‘My hands, my eyes, my feet, and my heart are fully dedicated to this program. I will ensure that the community fully supports the program, as it strengthens our women’s self-confidence and their participation in community life.” His commitment, together with the support of the entire community, reinforces my belief that sustainable development is strongest when communities are directly involved and take ownership.”


Daniel Ibrahim Kamara,

Director of ProgressLINK Solutions

ProgessLINK Solution emphasizes how important it is to them that their program be independent and self-sustaining in the long term. One way this is achieved, for example, is by collectively selling portions of the agricultural produce after the harvest. The revenue generated from this flows back into the program and makes it possible to include more women the following year (according to the KETAAKETI principle of passing on resources). At the same time, previous participants remain part of the network and can continue to develop their own agricultural activities.

The women meet as a group once a week to discuss all important matters. They have decided, in addition to the KETAAKETI financial model, to regularly set aside small amounts so that they themselves can obtain a small loan from this “pool.” This is intended to sustain their sources of income over the long term and strengthens group cohesion. Step by step, a growing system of shared responsibility and economic participation is taking shape.

Children also benefit directly: a portion of the harvest is set aside to supply local schools. In this way, the women contribute to better nutrition for the children and, at the same time, to more regular school attendance and better educational opportunities.

Bremen, Germany
General meeting and board election

From left: Ines Heise, Nico Weers, Stephan Breitenkamp, Ada Aust, Anneli-Sofia Räcker, Lea Koch (unable to attend, photo edited later)

KETAAKETI has a new board!

This year's well-attended general meeting took place on Friday, August 29, 2025. Elections for the new board were held in conjunction with the meeting. After more than 18 years as chair of KETAAKETI, founder and initiator Anneli-Sofia Räcker is now confidently handing over the reins to her younger colleagues. Räcker says she will continue to support the new board in her new role as honorary chair with appreciation and expertise.


We congratulate Nico Weers (previously Deputy Chair) on his election as the new Chair of the Board! Ada Aust (head of the country team), Ines Heise (head of public relations), and Lea Koch (head of evaluation) were elected as deputy chairpersons. The new board thus has a strong and competent composition with a wealth of expertise, continuing to be competently supported by Stephan Breitenkamp as treasurer.


This multi-generational board is a very well-prepared step, and we thank the members for their trust in joining us on this journey.

The board will report more on its plans and goals shortly.


One thing is certain:

The innovative KETAAKETI model is set to grow further—for the people in the partner countries, for more self-determined paths out of poverty!

Liberia

KETAAKETI partner organization defies economic challenges

The KETAAKETI partner organization Sustainable Livelihood Support Program (SLSP) is currently facing economic challenges due to US dollar inflation and fluctuating exchange rates between the Liberian and US currencies. This instability makes it difficult for
beneficiaries to successfully utilize their seed funding. To counteract this, SLSP has introduced mini-cooperatives and an insurance bond system, in which group members transfer funds to a group leader. A portion of the profits serves as a guarantee, which is either repaid at the end of the loan cycle or used to cover defaults.

There have also been tragic events in recent months, including fires in the West Point slum
and fatal motorcycle accidents that affected some beneficiaries.

Despite these challenges, SLSP's seed funding program continues to grow. Many participants are requesting larger financial support to expand their businesses. Looking ahead, SLSP plans to invest more heavily in agriculture and fisheries, particularly cassava cultivation, to create sustainable income opportunities.
To this end, the program actively seeks
financing opportunities and partnerships.

SLSP remains committed to supporting the
communities and creating long-term economic stability.

Nepal

Preserving traditions, strengthening village communities through KETAAKETI seed funding

The first men's group in Nepal works with KETAAKETI seed funding.

For five years, SPOWC has been supporting a village in the Kavre district with interest-free KETAAKETI seed funding - to be passed on. The women grow potatoes, raise goats, set up sewing workshops, and much more. For a year now, they've also had a group of musicians performing at festivals and weddings. They are the very first men's group in Nepal to receive seed funding. The next group of young men is already waiting to get started. They have already purchased their own instruments by passing on the money from the first group and are now being taught how to play by the musicians.

The first men's group in Nepal works with KETAAKETI seed funding.

For five years, SPOWC has been supporting a village in the Kavre district with interest-free KETAAKETI seed funding - to be passed on. The women grow potatoes, raise goats, set up sewing workshops, and much more. For a year now, they've also had a group of musicians performing at festivals and weddings. They are the very first men's group in Nepal to receive seed funding. The next group of young men is already waiting to get started. They have already purchased their own instruments by passing on the money from the first group and are now being taught how to play by the musicians.

The first men's group in Nepal works with KETAAKETI seed funding.

For five years, SPOWC has been supporting a village in the Kavre district with interest-free KETAAKETI seed funding - to be passed on. The women grow potatoes, raise goats, set up sewing workshops, and much more. For a year now, they've also had a group of musicians performing at festivals and weddings. They are the very first men's group in Nepal to receive seed funding. The next group of young men is already waiting to get started. They have already purchased their own instruments by passing on the money from the first group and are now being taught how to play by the musicians.