*Numerous reviews and studies have been undertaken of WIBDI and all have confirmed that the organisation is effective in developing opportunities for income generation for rural farmers and having a positive impact on family lives.

Families report they are able to make contributions to church, the village and women’s associations, thus building social capital. Others had bought fridges and cars, built houses, showers and equipment for oil pressing. Family needs are also funded; medical fees paid for older people and children, transport and education costs met for children.

*Source: Aid-for-Trade case story by Kathyn Beckett