Women a Huge Economic Force for Emerging Markets
Janet NKUBAN Founder Gahaya Links� Toronto Canada 27/5/13
Introducing Gahaya Links We are a handcrafts export company Established after the 1994 and registered in 2003 We have impacted over 4000 artisans across the country All our products are handmade.
Who are Our Partners ? Rural women and men artisans organizes in :-
 Cooperatives Associations
Product line
Product line
Anthropology Line
Wal Mart Line
Macy’s stores
Same Sky Glass bead bracelets
Kate Spade New York
Sam’s Club
Trends
Marketing
Conforming with standards
Ware house
Impact
Gahaya has transformed women into entrepreneurs Women have savings account and Opened up new market for suppliers of raw materials and casual laborers Domestic violence HIV groups can earn an income easily Exposure to communication and utilization of banks and now us ATM cards
Impact : Savings and domestic violence
Impact : Fighting stigma and discrimination
Challenges They
lack entrepreneurial skills to meet quality Many women knocking on our door Lack of finance to train more women Need of designers who understand market Expanding
our markets to EU markets
Conclusion
Its Possible!!! Any business of any size can change lives!! Thank you