DAGO THIM KISUMU BUILDING PROJECT

Historical Background
The CRANES OF DAGO THIM SELF HELP GROUP (formerly known as KONYA
AKONYI SELF HELP GROUP) was established in 1998 as a self-help group. The new name
was registered in 2015, registration No. S/H/G NO. 947/015.

It was also established to make an impact on the growing problem of vulnerable children,
widows and orphans rights to sustainable development. This group is dedicated to promoting and
protecting the rights of the children and supporting the vulnerable, widows and orphans.

Cranes
of Dago Thim organizes routine trainings on farming for the widows and youths for
sustainability projects.
Vision: A Self Sustainable Community
Mission:
To promote human values through advocacy and community out-reach programs, provide care
and support to the vulnerable members of the community, Education/ financial support to the
less fortunate members of the society, training widows and youths on IGA and development
issues to enhance their opportunities to realize their full potential and capabilities.
Core values
 Team work
 Honesty
 Equality
 Integrity
 Respect
Governance and Leadership

Executive office :
Composed of five (5) members elected at the annual general meeting. They include: The
Chairman, The Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Assistant Secretary the work is to
coordinates the day to day activities, source for resources and to supervises implementation of
programs.
Program Coverage
The geographical coverage is Nyahera Sub-location, North Kisumu Location, Nyahera Division,
Kisumu County.

ACTIVITIES
Income Generating Activities
Cranes of Dago Thim has leased a farm from a member at affordable cost. It is a small farm
within the member’s homestead where the group rears local poultry for meat and eggs, cattle for
resale, meat and milk and a small portion for planting cash crop i.e. bananas, vegetables,
Cranes of Dago Thim Self Help Group Group Profile 2015
tomatoes and fodder.

The farm produce is sold to the locals and in the local markets and some
are distributed to the supported individuals. The money realized is used in supporting the group