Our co-op was formed primarily from seeing an opportunity to address some of the challenges that face people in our community, and especially the women. Starting a business venture allowed an escape from poverty by providing sustainable employment for the 6 member that make up this organisation. Through a skills and empowerment division, this co-op would also provide skills training to youth, disa
bled persons and other interested members as a way to broadly impact the lives of other community members to uplift themselves.