Projects

Mesics has chosen to focus its operation in five African countries: Ivory Coast, Togo, Bénin, Kenya and Zimbabwe. In the five countries, Mesics works exclusively with a local partner.

Kenya: Filling station, Men’s Group Mutuati
Purpose: Upon specific request of Father Mathew Khaimeiny, the Parish Priest of Mutuati, and after recommendation of Sister Gemma, Mesics decided to fund this first project with a men’s group.

At the same time it was agreed that the financing by Mesics would be realized on the basis of a loan. Contracting partners are the Men’s group, the Diocese of Meru and Mesics.

Interest 2% per year; pay back period: 36 months after start of operations, expected late 2006/early 2007. Administration is done by the Diocese of Meru/Father Mathew. The proceeds of the loan are to be reserved at bank in Meru, and can act as a revolving fund for new projects.

Bénin: Mesics Afrique, a foundation registered according to Béninese law in Cotonou in 2001
"La Jarre" - Purpose: La Jarre is a spiritual and agricultural complex. Young people are trained both spiritually and technically. Moreover, La Jarre acts as a regional place for prayer and inspiration. Financial self-reliance is an important criterion.

Côte d'Ivoire:  “Akale Pisciculture / Mesics Ivoire”
Purpose: The purpose of the farm has gradually developed into a centre of production, training and social development, with financial self-reliance as an essential condition. Running costs have to be covered by the proceeds from daily operations, whereas major investments can be sourced from outside.

Zimbabwe: “Rubies Rest”
Purpose: Together with Mesics, the purpose of “Rubies Rest” was redefined as a small scale model-farm for training, inspiration and social development. Essential criterion from the start has been financial self-reliance: running costs are to be covered by the proceeds of the daily operations. Major additional investments can be financed by outside sources.

Togo: Ferme Ecole “La Reine”
Purpose: The purpose of the farm is to be a regional centre of production, training and inspiration. Special focus is put on the introduction of local plants and techniques to regenerate the soils which are degraded by excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides.

It is hoped that this good example will receive ample follow-up in the region.

Financial self-reliance is an important criterion. Self-reliance is defined in such a way that the running costs are to be covered by the proceeds from daily operation. Financing of major additional investments can be sourced from outside. Income generating is realized through poultry, pigs and market garden, especially tomatoes.

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