Karatu Development Association (KDA)

History: KDA have from 1992 to 2001 been working with MS (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke) There was stationed Danish development workers in that period. From 2005 to 2009 It worked with Eco-net Denmark on a renewable energy project founded over Project rådgivningen. There was a Danish project adviser stationed during this period. From 2015 to 2018 it worked with Danish People Aid on a water and sanitation project in Karatu district. There was a Danish project adviser stationed during part of this period. From 1992 t0 today KDA have been running a micro credit programme, supported by different international organisations. Purpose: KDA’s mission is to facilitate development in Karatu District, by encouraging local people to increase their income, to improve their social services and protect their environment, through awareness raising, training and mobilization of resources, working with groups and individuals committed to development. Primary Activities: micro-finance, Renewable energy, environment, sustainable agriculture, water hygiene and sanitation and support to social services.