Problem

Yanacocha Mine is the largest gold mine in the Americas and is located in one of the poorest regions of Peru. The mine represents a key business opportunity for local communities, as its catering companies purchase more than $5 million dollars a year in food supplies.The project will help low income female entrepreneurs supplying the Yanacocha mine. Assisted businesses purchase from over 50 small producers in the region.

The Gift

Your $25 gift will provide professional consulting services to one entrepreneur.

The project will assist entreprenuers in developing:
market analysis of opportunities; marketing strategy; marketing materials; and revised/redesigned packaging.

The project will create the following sustainable results within 1 year: $10,000 increase in client sales; $2,000 increase in profits; $1,000 increased purchases from suppliers; and 50 small producers with increased sales.