Some friends were involved with an aid organization which helped several rural areas across a few different countries in Africa.

A key point was the organization didn't finance things. Instead they financed seminars, workshops and such. They'd pay for travel, food and accommodations, as well as renting a place and one or more speakers.

They'd facilitating people learning basic accounting skills which they could use in the co-op back home to make it harder for another co-op member to embezzle money, for example.

A lot of aid per buck this way.

Seems like you're well on your way with something similar. Well done!

Thank you! Yes my goal is that this becomes a self sustaining project where people in the area are given the skills they need to transform their lives. Models like the ones you are talking about that create change and don't just supply aid I think are the most important in my opinion.