Via Artesani fosters economic independence in under-resourced rural communities through sustainable agriculture, microfinance lending, and hands-on entrepreneurship training.
“Equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and capital to build lasting financial independence for themselves and their communities.”
In partnership with Angaza Nuru
A fully self-sustained indigenous chicken farm — solar powered, rainwater and well-fed, with on-site feed production and manure-to-fertilizer systems. Growing from 1,000 to 5,000+ birds concurrently, the farm generates community-directed profits that fund local needs indefinitely.
Learn about the farm →In partnership with Angaza Nuru
A tiered microfinance and business training program where entrepreneurs access loans from a community pool, learn to build profitable businesses, and graduate through increasing levels of complexity and scale — with zero loan defaults to date.
Explore the program →Flexible small loans and gifts extended to entrepreneurs, individuals, and partner programs across the communities we serve — a lighter-touch way to meet urgent needs and support new ideas as they take root.
See how it works →Our home base, and the site of both the Community Harvest Program and the Rising Entrepreneurs Program — run in partnership with Angaza Nuru.
Now supporting entrepreneurs in Malawi through the Community Support Fund, with hopes to partner with more organizations there — and beyond.
Photo coming soon
Growing from 1,000 indigenous chickens today to 5,000+ concurrently within 24 months — and tens of thousands raised per year — with every profit directed by and for the community.
“This chicken project is teaching us modern and professional ways of keeping poultry. The training on biosecurity, feeding and chick care has already helped me greatly with my own birds at home. We are much better prepared for success. This is building a strong foundation for real income and sustainability.”— Pastor Philemon, Bodoi, Kenya
“Through the entrepreneurship program, we are now empowered. I saved and borrowed a loan which allowed me to expand my charcoal business and posho mill. My income has increased and my children are healthier and in school. Today both businesses are running well, I'm able to pay school fees on time, and support my family with dignity.”— Mary, Bodoi, Kenya
“This chicken project is teaching us modern and professional ways of keeping poultry. The training on biosecurity, feeding and chick care has already helped me greatly with my own birds at home. We are much better prepared for success. This is building a strong foundation for real income and sustainability.”— Pastor Philemon, Bodoi, Kenya
“Through the entrepreneurship program, we are now empowered. I saved and borrowed a loan which allowed me to expand my charcoal business and posho mill. My income has increased and my children are healthier and in school. Today both businesses are running well, I'm able to pay school fees on time, and support my family with dignity.”— Mary, Bodoi, Kenya
Whether you give, volunteer, or partner with us — your involvement creates real, lasting change in communities that need it most.
