A critical innovative approach to more contemporary “development aid”

KETAAKETI - How poorest countries develop themselves

Anneli-Sofia Raecker on an innovative model of development cooperation with a critical look at “classic development aid”

From the sales table to the market stall

Successful microfinance in Sierra Leone

Wango opens a market stall and sells food and other things. With the proceeds from her business she can build her house and also support her children's education.

Better harvest and debt-free investments through microfinance

Successful microfinance

in Nepal

A higher yield from her potato fields through the purchase of fertilizer enables Renuka to make further investments without taking out loans. Even repair work on the house is now possible.

Nepal shows what global crises mean for the poorest countries

Ukraine war and pandemic - big consequences for a small country

Current global crises have enormous consequences for a small country. Rajesh Regmi talks about the difficult situation on site.

A grocery store for the village

Successful microfinance in Sierra Leone

Safula Foday initially sold rice and was able to continually expand her offerings. Her family and the village community benefit from this.

A milk cow for her children's future

Successful microfinance in Nepal

Selling milk from her own cow helps Gyani Dong to finance the education of her adult children.

From the market stall to an own shop

Successful microfinance in Sierra Leone

From the market stall to her own shop - Hawa Saffa has always invested her money in a future-oriented manner.

Vegetables and goats

Successful microfinance in Nepal

Kamala Khadka invests her microfinance in agriculture and livestock breeding. She can use her income to pay household costs and support the children's education.

A food stand keeps growing and growing

Successful microfinance in Sierra Leone

Sikor Kamara trades and sells various food products such as rice, corn and sugar. After the first year, she was able to pass on her microfinance. Her business grew so much that she can pay for her children's education.

School education for the children at last - made possible by a food stand

Successful microfinance in Sierra Leone

Rice dishes and Mary Conteh's other business ideas make it possible for her two children to attend school. Planning for the future becomes possible for the family.

Nepal project trip 2023

Visit to microfinance projects and school support

11 days Nepal: Visiting 15 microfinance projects, 6 social classes and 2 NGOs - an intensive and exciting journey to the country where KETAAKETI has its origins.

Smart investments

Successful microfinance
in Nepal

Apasara Tamang received €100 interest-free microfinancing with passing on and now runs a small restaurant thanks to smart investments. She leads the village's microfinance groups, already in the “4th generation” of passing on.