BIG Pilot Project - Assessment Report - BIG Coalition Namibia

Section 2: Impact Assessment“Since we get the BIG I bought materials and I ammaking three dresses that I sell for N$ 150” (EmiliaGarises).“I started my business of making ice lollies rightafter the BIG started.... The demand for ice lollies Is big because I make the biggest ice lollies in thesettlement. I sell one ice lolly for 50 cents and Imake 50 a day... With the BIG, people have moneyto spend, that is why I make the ice lollies” (BelindaBeukes).“I started my tuck-shop in August this year (2008)after the introduction of the BIG. The BIG came toour place like a miracle, and I will constantly thankGod for his grace. The BIG made it possible for meto start a business I never dreamed of. Now I amable to sell food, soft drinks and a bit of alcohol. Myprofit per month is about 800.00 to 1000.00. I believe,by giving this money to all Namibians willalso force the young people like me to start usingtheir skills and talents” (April Isaacs)74