So far we have taken 6 ladies from the local communities around the lodges, who again are not great with their academics but for more practical (2 from Tana River Delta, 2 from Tsavo and 2 from Masai Mara). We start by taking the ladies to tailoring school anywhere from 1.5 years to 2 years (depending on how quickly they pick up). After graduation they spend some time with Nikita learning the basics of business eg cash flow, profit, stock, tax etc. At this stage we buy them special sewing machines from India (manual pedal operated due to no electricity). Thereafter, they set up their own micro-business making clothes and other items within the community. These businesses are also supported by the lodges with making cushion covers, uniforms etc.