BBF trained women in the villages of Rumpet and Mansarayup to become experts in the raising and selling of mushrooms. They became so adept at this enterprise that their projects are now entirely economically and environmentally self-sufficient—a true mark of our program's success.

These entrepreneurs are now so successful that they no longer need our assistance. They are the experts now! In fact, their production is so consistent and receptive to the local market that BBF no longer needs to initiate further mushroom programs in these locations. BBF congratulates the women of Rumpet and Mansarayup for their hard work and well-earned success!

Program Highlights

• Materials provided to build mushroom house & steamer, all built by local villagers
• Expert mushroom farm training and follow-up for 2 harvests
• Use of locally-available palm oil residue and rice stalks as growth medium
• One harvest every month benefits 3-4 women beneficiaries and their families
• Profits used to purchased spores and material for the next crop

Livelihood & Skills Training

• Agricultural training for women
• Financial literacy and business management training for women
• Construction work for local men