When unstoppable women
shape their own destiny
This is the story of powerhouse women for whom
'NO' IS NOT AN ANSWER
Women are the engine around which communities spin. So when women band together to create change, something unbelievable happens. Not a “magic fix”, or a marketing stunt, but rather deep and long-term sustainable change.
In rural communities across Africa, hundreds of women are taking an active stand against the extreme poverty into which they and their families were born. Their circumstances certainly aren’t their doing, but they aren’t going to stand for it any longer.
These women are training in entrepreneurship, business management, learning to cultivate, process, and sell mushrooms, and are pulling themselves, their families, and their whole communities out of extreme poverty.
THE AUDACITY TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE
Who is better positioned to tackle the SDGs than the communities they were created to serve?
Poverty
By creating ecosystems of agribusinesses, they introduce steady streams of income to their families and communities.
Zero Hunger
Mushrooms are a recommended source of protein and nutrients for areas that heavily depend on cereal crops. By cultivating them locally, the women acutely fight local malnutrition.
Gender Equality
Need we say more?
Decent Work and Economic Growth
As climate-responsible agripreneurs, they achieve econmic growth that is decoupled from environmental degradation, and act as role-models for other women to follow suit.
Responsible Consumption and Production
The mushrooms are grown on agricultural waste, and the farm's by-product is redeposited into the ground as fertilizer. In so doing, the women ensure sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
Climate Action
Mushrooms are climate-change resilient crops. They grow indoors independently of rainfall, require only 2.5L of water/kg fresh mushrooms, and offer both food and income solutions for areas most hard-hit by climate change.
Where we come in
Direct Management
Fix the Chain directly oversees projects in Ghana's Northern, Eastern, and Greater Accra Regions, in partnership with:
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cocoa farmers
from 9 communities
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pioneering regenerative farmers
in the North, bordering the Saharan Desert
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farmers
from Southern fishing communities
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farmers
training to become teachers in the ecovillage WildRain
Remote Management
We gladly offer remote guidance for mushroom projects looking for the extra support:
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inspiring community
in the Sud-Kivu Province of DR Congo
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optimistic, industrious community
in the Musanze district in Northern Rwanda
Entrepreneurial Mentorship
We happily offer our expertise to any and all who wish to create change!
It is our honor to consult for pioneering business and community leaders from:
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- DR Congo
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Zambia
- South Africa
- Palestinian Authorities
- Israel
- Cambodia
- Australia
Our Secret Weapon
We are as successful as our connections
Our attentive, astute, and caring staff stand at the crux of our succses
Elizabeth Bashiru
Ghana Country Director
Lizzy is from the Bawku District of Upper Region of Ghana, and is the director of Pond Foundation's Hillary's Kids Initiative. She is deeply dedicated to providing opportunities for growth and education in rural communities much like the one where she grew up. It is an absolute privilege to witness her working with the people and communities she loves so much.
Evelyn Akentuna Adagba
Regional Director, Southern Ghana
Ever sharp and on the ball, Evelyn approaches each community with a sense of responsibility and respect that is wonderful to behold. With a BSc in agriculture and a wealth of knowledge in the field of mushroom growth, Evelyn acts as both our Regional Director and our in-house all things mushroom consultant!
Tzippora Nusbaum
Founder, CEO
Tzippora is a serial social entrepreneur, dedicated to social equity worldwide. In addition to managing her businesses, Tzippora works to spread awareness regarding social businesses and their strong potential so that change-makers across society can make sustainable, lasting impact worldwide.
Partnerships
Fix the Chain
Proudly a social enterprise