Executive Summary

The Voicing for the Boychild project, implemented by Boyhood Echo Organisation, focused on establishing sustainable income-generating activities for a struggling youth group in Maramoja Village. Through this initiative, we provided essential farming equipment including a high-pressure water pump, irrigation pipes, and garlic seedlings to enable the community to generate funds for supporting boychild education.

Objectives

To establish sustainable cash crop farming that generates ongoing funds to support boychild education in the community.

Target Beneficiaries

30 young men from Maramoja Village youth group.

Key Activities

Equipment procurement, agricultural training, land preparation, planting, and ongoing crop management.

Main Outcomes and Impact

Established sustainable farming infrastructure, enhanced community capacity for agricultural production, and created a foundation for ongoing educational support for boys in the community.

Project Background

Location

Full Address: Maramoja Village, Laikipia North Sub-County, Laikipia County, Kenya

Geographic Description: Mountainous, semi-arid region with challenging terrain and climate conditions.

Community Context: The community relies primarily on subsistence farming and livestock keeping. Key challenges include harsh climate conditions, limited access to modern farming techniques, and economic constraints affecting educational opportunities for youth.

Funding and Partners

Funding Source

This project was funded through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Community Action Project (CAP) initiative, which supports innovative community development projects led by scholars and organizations working to create sustainable change.

Project Partners

• Mastercard Foundation: Primary funder through the Scholars Program CAP initiative
• Maramoja Village Youth Group: Local community partner providing land, labor, and ongoing management
• Local Agricultural Experts: Technical advisors for modern farming techniques
• Boyhood Echo Organisation: Project implementer and coordinator

Community Contributions

The project benefited from significant community contributions including land leasing, volunteer labor, and additional funding from group members to ensure project completion and sustainability.

Project Objectives

General Objective

To establish sustainable cash crop farming infrastructure that generates funds for supporting boychild education in Maramoja Village.

Specific Objectives

• Provide essential farming equipment and materials
• Deliver comprehensive agricultural training
• Establish irrigation systems for reliable crop production
• Create sustainable income streams for educational support

Target Beneficiaries

30 young men from the Maramoja Village youth group.

Expected Change

Improved literacy rates and reduced poverty through sustainable agricultural income supporting education.

Implementation Details

Activities Undertaken

Key Activities Completed

• Procurement and installation of water pump and irrigation system
• Comprehensive training on modern garlic farming techniques
• Land preparation including ploughing and basin creation
• Seedling procurement and planting
• Ongoing crop management and irrigation

Implementation Timeline

Key Milestones

The project successfully established the complete farming infrastructure and planted the first crop cycle. The foundation is now set for sustainable agricultural production.

Resources Utilized

Materials and Equipment

High-pressure water pump, irrigation pipes, agricultural tools, and garlic seedlings.

Human Resources

Community volunteers, agricultural experts, and youth group members.

Project Outcomes and Impact

Quantitative Results

• Number of beneficiaries served: 30
• Number of training sessions conducted: 3
• Hours of community service provided: 80
• Farming infrastructure established: Complete irrigation system

Qualitative Results

Community Feedback: The project has instilled hope and provided practical skills for sustainable development. Community members expressed gratitude for the long-term support framework established for youth education.

Observed Changes: Enhanced community capacity for agricultural production, improved understanding of modern farming techniques, and established foundation for educational funding through sustainable income generation.

Photos and Visual Evidence

Key Achievements

• Infrastructure Development: Complete irrigation system established for sustainable farming
• Capacity Building: Comprehensive training delivered to 30 community members
• Community Engagement: Strong partnership with local youth group established
• Sustainable Foundation: Long-term agricultural production framework created

Future Recommendations

Scaling Opportunities

Expand the model to additional communities facing similar challenges, establish market linkages for crop sales, and develop monitoring systems for long-term impact tracking.

Community Development Focus

Continue supporting initiatives that address root causes of educational and economic challenges in rural communities.