MIF GREEN BIZ WORKSHOP







    GREEN BIZ WORKSHOP REPORT


Workshop Summary

The Green Biz Workshop is part of the Green Futures initiative organized by Mega Impact Foundation and Women and Youth empowerment For Global Change Initiative in collaboration with the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs Community and Social Development as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen food security, promote sustainable livelihoods, and empower vulnerable groups within our communities. The workshop brought together 100 participants including widows, youths and farmers, totaling 100 participants. The initiative was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge in agribusiness, provide startup resources, and establish mechanisms for long-term economic resilience.

The workshop took place on the 16th of September 2025 at the Professor Chike Edozien Secretariat with 80 widowed small-holder farmers and 20 Agripreneurs in attendance.






Objectives

·        Build the capacity of widows and youths in modern and sustainable agricultural practices.

 

·        Support household food production and income generation through the provision of farm inputs.

 

·        Establish a financial support structure for participants through a community-based savings and loan scheme.

Activities

·        Training Sessions: Participants were taken through practical sessions on agribusiness opportunities, improved farming methods, and entrepreneurship.

 

·        Resource Distribution: Widows received seeds and seedlings to kick-start home-based farming, ensuring immediate application of knowledge gained during the training.

 

 

Group Discussions: Participants engaged in dialogue on innovation and sustainable practices to create opportunities within the agricultural sector









Resource Persons

·        Hon. Chief Obi Nwanyi Chinwe Oduah :  Women leader

·        Hon  Paul Okpue : Agripreneur

·        Mr. Onyia Nwabueze ; Ministry Of Agriculture and Natural Resources

·        Mrs. Joy David : Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

 






Post-Program Plan

To ensure sustainability beyond the workshop, participants will be grouped into clusters to form cooperatives

·        A structured system for collective savings.

 

·        Access to small loans to support agribusiness ventures.

 

·        A safety net for members in times of financial need.










Outcomes

·        100 participants trained and equipped with practical skills in agribusiness.

 

·        80 widows empowered with seeds and seedlings for home stead gardening.

 

·        Establishment of a post-program structure (cooperative) to enhance financial inclusion and community support.

 





 

Conclusion

The Green Biz Workshop successfully achieved its objectives by combining knowledge transfer, resource provision, and sustainability planning. The participation of widows and youths underscored the importance of inclusive community development. With the establishment of the VSLA, it is expected that participants will not only improve their household food security but also build stronger, self-reliant communities.

 

 


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