Cinderella Anderson

Name of business:       Mango Valley Pride

Address of business:  Mango Valley District, Mango Valley P.O. St. Mary

Type of business:         Agro-processing, Banana & Plantain flour, Cola Nut (Bissy) Guava Cheese, Guava Jelly, Otaheiti Apple Balls, Jerk Seasoning.

Time in business:         35 years

Time in network:           Since 1999

 

How have you benefited from the Network?

I have received training in a number of different areas such as computer training Small Business Management, and record keeping and Agro-Processing from RADA. I’ve also been a recipient of $60,000.00 from the revolving loan scheme. I’ve gotten the opportunity to travel to different countries representing the network and sitting on their boards as a Trustee and Vice President of CNRWP, and I also served as President for the JNRWP from the year 2000 – 2001.Above all I also have a steady market for my products.

 

How have you benefited from the Network?

I see myself owning my own business, and employing members from my community, also opening a school in Agro- Processing

Mango Valley Dist

Mango Valley P.A

St. Mary.
 
 

 

The JNRWP works with a number of partners to achieve its objectives, these include:

  • Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)
  • The Bureau of Women's Affairs (BWA)
  • The Organization of American States (OAS)
  • The Centre for Gender and Development Studies, UWI
  • The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
  • Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
  • The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Texaco Caribbean Incorporated
  • Canadian International Development Agency
  • The Ministry of Labour and Social Security
  • Jamaica Trade and Invest