Africa Rural Connect http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/idea.rss Ideas RSS en Sewa River Agricultural Development Project (SRAD) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2124/sewa-river-agricultural-development-project-%28srad%29 Agricultural training and education of Youths/Child Soldiers for self reliance,environmental protection and suistainable development. Wed, 16 May 12 17:09:47 -0400 FallaLamin Hydraform machines for Production and supply hydraform building blocks http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2123/hydraform-machines-for-production-and-supply-hydraform-building-blocks The idea is how production and supply hydraform building blocks by using hydraform producing machines by means of low cost building materials and protection of environment suffix is amazing Wed, 16 May 12 02:19:34 -0400 Kakolaki Portable Water Filtration Unit http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2122/portable-water-filtration-unit I have come up with a design for a unit that filters water whilst the user pulls a plastic drum along the ground. It is simple and effective but could do with improvements... Tue, 15 May 12 05:23:34 -0400 els474 KUZA Doctor - A Farmer's Mobile Toolkit from Farm to Fork http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2121/kuza-doctor-a-farmers-mobile-toolkit-from-farm-to-fork The Backpack Farm Team continues development of Kenya's 1st mobile tool assisting smallholder farmers to manage their production from 'farm to fork' in either English or Swahili. Tue, 15 May 12 05:02:23 -0400 BackpackFarm CONSERVATION THROUGH PROPER WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2120/conservation-through-proper-waste-management-for-sustainable-development CONSERVATION HAS BEEN FOR TIME IMMEMORIAL BEEN DONE AS A METHOD OF ENSURERING THE PROTECTION AND LIVELIHOOD OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES BUT IT CAN ALSO BE DONE FOR PROFIT MAKING EG IN (Fungiculture) Mon, 14 May 12 08:10:42 -0400 r076828g Fruit growing for improved community health and income generation for the youth. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2117/fruit-growing-for-improved-community-health-and-income-generation-for-the-youth Fruit growing for improved community health and income generation for the youth. The project is benefiting 100 youth especially girls in Bukuuku Sub-county- Kabarole district, Western Uganda Mon, 14 May 12 03:33:10 -0400 byamukamatadeo Improving Youth Agricultural Education & Training through Mobile Video Conferencing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2116/improving-youth-agricultural-education-amp-training-through-mobile-video-conferencing Utilizing live face-to-face Mobile Video Conferencing to share information about new and traditional farming techniques, and other agricultural practices. Fri, 11 May 12 18:45:09 -0400 philipdrk LUKOBE VILLAGE WATER WELLS PROJECT-TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2115/lukobe-village-water-wells-project-tanzania-east-africa The Lukobe Village Water Wells Project Costs about USD 25,000/-, we have no fund, I'm looking for a donor to finance it. The village is in East Africa, Tanzania (Morogoro Region). Fri, 11 May 12 05:56:40 -0400 Mlengera Tree Nurseries to Provide Alternative Source of Income and Engagement to Youth Involved in sand Harvesting. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2113/tree-nurseries-to-provide-alternative-source-of-income-and-engagement-to-youth-involved-in-sand-harvesting Tree nurseries for fruit-trees and agroforestry trees can be used to engage and provide income for youth who are engaged in destructive and environmentally unsustainable sand harvesting activities. Fri, 11 May 12 05:50:33 -0400 mathias_mutisya Volunteer http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2112/volunteer I am going to Africa in August, to teach children in rural areas, English, Science, and Hygiene. Thu, 10 May 12 18:14:35 -0400 isayyno Improving Youth Agricultural Education & Training through Mobile Video Conferencing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2111/improving-youth-agricultural-education-amp-training-through-mobile-video-conferencing Utilizing live face-to-face Mobile Video Conferencing to share information about new/traditional farming techniques and other agricultural practices. Wed, 09 May 12 22:44:46 -0400 philipdrk Job creation for unemployed youths http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2108/job-creation-for-unemployed-youths This project is compatible with the contest rules and addresses the problems of youths in south Sudan. Wed, 09 May 12 06:28:25 -0400 jntaukira VIABLE INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - PROJECT VISA http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2107/viable-innovations-for-sustainable-agriculture-project-visa The aim of project is to promote sustainable agriculture among young people while also documenting best practices in youth participation in agriculture for knowledge sharing&amp; basis of replication Sat, 05 May 12 21:42:36 -0400 AJIROBA Empowering African Youth in Agricultural Education & Training through Mobile Video Conferencing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2106/empowering-african-youth-in-agricultural-education-amp-training-through-mobile-video-conferencing Utilizing live face-to-face Mobile Video Conferencing to share information about new/traditional farming techniques and other agricultural practices in rural Africa. Fri, 04 May 12 16:26:03 -0400 lisandlis Vertical Farming http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2105/vertical-farming Maximising food production amongst Sub Sahara African youth despite inconsistent weather and skewed land ownership. Maximising output from minimum input and guaranteed yields and profits. Fri, 04 May 12 08:05:37 -0400 Phiwokuhle Job creation for unemployed youths http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2104/job-creation-for-unemployed-youths This project is compatible with the contest rules and addresses the problems of youths in south Sudan. Fri, 04 May 12 07:09:18 -0400 mugwo Improving Youth Agricultural Education & Training through Mobile Video Conferencing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2103/improving-youth-agricultural-education-amp-training-through-mobile-video-conferencing Utilizing live face-to-face Mobile Video Conferencing to share information about new/traditional farming techniques and other agricultural practices. Fri, 04 May 12 02:41:01 -0400 philipdrk ECOLOGICAL SANITATION SYSTEM USING HUMAN URINE AS A FERTILIZER TO REPLENISH NUTRIENT-DEPLETED AGRICULTUREAL SOIL http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2102/ecological-sanitation-system-using-human-urine-as-a-fertilizer-to-replenish-nutrient-depleted-agricultureal-soil Ecological sanitation system using human urine as a fertilizer to replenish nutrient-depleted agricultural soil&lt;br /&gt; This proposal involves an ecological sanitation system which uses urine as Thu, 03 May 12 15:48:18 -0400 adisakabiru Re-education and provision of funding and land to typically agrarian communities http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2100/re-education-and-provision-of-funding-and-land-to-typically-agrarian-communities Using the informal sector to Re-educate, while providing land and funding on “agriculture as the alternative and sure means of youth unemployment and poverty reduction” Thu, 03 May 12 15:46:26 -0400 adisakabiru A Window to the rest of the World: motivation and communication http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2099/a-window-to-the-rest-of-the-world-motivation-and-communication When I was a child the idea of getting in touch with other kids from around the World was exiting and practically impossible. From books and tales I grew up motivated about knowing the world. The myst Thu, 03 May 12 15:43:51 -0400 adisakabiru A five day training on HIV/AIDS behavioural communication change using participatory community theatre approaches. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2098/a-five-day-training-on-hiv-aids-behavioural-communication-change-using-participatory-community-theatre-approaches Idea focuses at providing education to local artists/journalists on how to use their talents in educating the society about eradicating HIV/AIDS behavioural communication change and Gender violence. Thu, 03 May 12 15:42:09 -0400 adisakabiru Kendu Bay Irrigation Project for Young Women with HIV/AIDS http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2094/kendu-bay-irrigation-project-for-young-women-with-hiv-aids Kendu Bay irrigation Scheme.I have the idea of starting an Irrigation Scheme for young women affected by HIV/AIDS in Kendu Bay Kenya,this is as a result of my visit to that area. It's am urgent need. Thu, 03 May 12 15:38:49 -0400 adisakabiru Agriculture for livelihood recovery program in Nigeria http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2093/agriculture-for-livelihood-recovery-program-in-nigeria Agriculture for livelihood recovery program is a project need to help 500 houesholds bothside hosting poor population, returnees population and Church in Gogrial West county Southern Sudan. Thu, 03 May 12 15:36:41 -0400 adisakabiru Agriculture for livelihood recovery program in Gogrial West County http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2092/agriculture-for-livelihood-recovery-program-in-gogrial-west-county Agriculture for livelihood recovery program is a project need to help 500 houesholds bothside hosting poor population, returnees population and Church in Gogrial West county Southern Sudan. Thu, 03 May 12 15:35:07 -0400 adisakabiru Palm Oil Plantation and Processing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2091/palm-oil-plantation-and-processing We are proposing to develop a medium scale oil palm plantation with maize and plantain production in Iwo Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria. 50 hectare (125 acres) of land is to be acquired. Thu, 03 May 12 15:34:12 -0400 adisakabiru Agriculture can give us total solution http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2090/agriculture-can-give-us-total-solution Agriculture can give us total solution Thu, 03 May 12 15:28:01 -0400 adisakabiru Young Farmers Rural Radio http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2089/young-farmers-rural-radio To reach rural poor young farmers living in remote south-western Nigeria with sustainable agricultural, environmental management skills and daily market information in the local Yoruba language Thu, 03 May 12 15:22:10 -0400 adisakabiru Back to Land: Younger Generation for Farming http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2072/back-to-land-younger-generation-for-farming A project Younger Generation for Farming is being contemplated among 18 years old in Nigeria.Other components of the programme proposed to be executed are:young farmers network,policy tracking etc Thu, 03 May 12 15:06:01 -0400 adisakabiru Young Farmers Rural Radio http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2087/young-farmers-rural-radio To reach rural poor young farmers living in remote south-western Nigeria with sustainable agricultural, environmental management skills and daily market information in the local Yoruba language Thu, 03 May 12 10:07:03 -0400 mikky Rainbow Gate Foundation: Financing agricultural technologies through mobile micro savings http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2086/rainbow-gate-foundation-financing-agricultural-technologies-through-mobile-micro-savings An innovative new solution enabling young farmers to make mobile payments of any amount, of any frequency, towards the purchase of a PowerPump’ without the fear of their savings being misused or los Thu, 03 May 12 09:58:23 -0400 mikky Increase Food and Crop production standard in Yei County, South Sudan http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2082/increase-food-and-crop-production-standard-in-yei-county-south-sudan MFA intends to increase the community’s awareness and participation in agriculture activities through physical demonstrations to overcome the poverty and achieving food security in South Sudan. Thu, 03 May 12 09:57:29 -0400 mugwo The Greenhouse Project Nigeria: Bringing Sustainability/STEM education to Life through Urban Agriculture http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2085/the-greenhouse-project-nigeria-bringing-sustainability-stem-education-to-life-through-urban-agriculture Through The Greenhouse Project initiative we hope to provide the next generation with the tools they will need to address global environmental issues and become environmental leaders. Thu, 03 May 12 09:50:52 -0400 mikky Young Farmers Urban Bee-Hives Project http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2084/young-farmers-urban-bee-hives-project As a young urban Beekeeper, youth can get training and low-cost equipment from this Project, rebuild bee populations, contribute to research to prevent bee disease and start a lovely new hobby. Thu, 03 May 12 09:38:50 -0400 mikky Pee4Breakfast!: Exploiting Permaculture to Create Sustainable and Healthy Schools http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2081/pee4breakfast-exploiting-permaculture-to-create-sustainable-and-healthy-schools DREAM, ACT, CHANGE! Ever thought how much urine is wasted in school? Kapita School learners in Malawi will mix ecosanitation + permaculture to be a center for sustainability Thu, 03 May 12 06:22:40 -0400 jntaukira Permaculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Youth Farming Groups http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2079/permaculture-information-and-communication-technology-%28ict%29-for-youth-farming-groups The project will provide permaculture and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training to the youth with help of a solar powered facility to increase on their agriculture productivity. Thu, 03 May 12 06:19:25 -0400 ahabwe Pee for Breakfast: Go, Learn Permaculture and Stay in School Project http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2080/pee-for-breakfast-go-learn-permaculture-and-stay-in-school-project More kids use urinals than toilets in school! Ever thought how much urine is wasted in school? Under this project Kapita School learners in Malawi will drink urine, eat faeces and stay in school! Thu, 03 May 12 04:53:41 -0400 jntaukira Pee for Breakfast: Go, Learn Permaculture and Stay in School Project http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2078/pee-for-breakfast-go-learn-permaculture-and-stay-in-school-project More kids use urinals than toilets in school! Ever thought how much urine is wasted in school? Under this project Kapita School learners in Malawi will drink urine, eat faeces and stay in school! Wed, 02 May 12 17:52:41 -0400 shanilsamarakoon Pee for Breakfast: Go, Learn Permaculture and Stay in School Project http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2077/pee-for-breakfast-go-learn-permaculture-and-stay-in-school-project More kids use urinals than toilets in school! Ever thought how much urine is wasted in school? Under this project Kapita School learners in Malawi will drink urine, eat faeces and stay in school! Wed, 02 May 12 17:49:11 -0400 shanilsamarakoon Agro for Youth Development http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2076/agro-for-youth-development Providing vocational skills in poultry farming, seed and vegetable farming to youth living in the Street, ex-combatants, young sex workers; to become self sustainable and help in re-uniting them home Wed, 02 May 12 11:44:14 -0400 junior01 Pee for Breakfast: Go, Learn Permaculture and Stay in School Project http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2073/pee-for-breakfast-go-learn-permaculture-and-stay-in-school-project More kids use urinals than toilets in school! Ever thought how much urine is wasted in school? Under this project Kapita School learners in Malawi will drink urine, eat faeces and stay in school! Wed, 02 May 12 10:27:50 -0400 jntaukira Re-education and provision of funding and land to typically agrarian communities http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2069/re-education-and-provision-of-funding-and-land-to-typically-agrarian-communities Using the informal sector to Re-educate, while providing land and funding on “agriculture as the alternative and sure means of youth unemployment and poverty reduction” Wed, 02 May 12 10:22:59 -0400 vishowngwa2007 Using Mobile Phones and Videos to Provide Agriculture Extension Services to Young Farmers http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2071/using-mobile-phones-and-videos-to-provide-agriculture-extension-services-to-young-farmers I do believe the future of Kenya lies with empowering the Youth. I do support the ideal in mind that adoption of technology based innovation is high among youth. Wed, 02 May 12 09:16:07 -0400 Konyeh SAVINGS AND LENDING ACTIVITIES AS AN ENTRY POINT TO SELF-HELP GROUPS AMONG WOMEN AND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BWERA SUBCOUNTY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2070/savings-and-lending-activities-as-an-entry-point-to-self-help-groups-among-women-and-school-children-in-bwera-subcounty-and-the-neighbourhood Build self-reliance of disadvantaged communities focusing on women and youth in Kasese, western Uganda by alleviating poverty through savings and lending for sustained income generation programs. Wed, 02 May 12 06:37:25 -0400 aruwe Cambrough pigs to end poverty among women in Katenga - Mitooma, western Uganda http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2064/cambrough-pigs-to-end-poverty-among-women-in-katenga-mitooma-western-uganda Promote women's participation and empowerment, since they are most directly involved in managing issues related to household basic needs, children’s nutrition, education and domestic welfare. Mon, 30 Apr 12 15:55:26 -0400 ruwo Washing Rural African Youths Brains from Considering Farmer as a Poor http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2046/washing-rural-african-youths-brains-from-considering-farmer-as-a-poor All rural Africa farmers cannot be successful at the same time but they can all participate to develop and modernize african Agriculture. Mon, 30 Apr 12 12:43:41 -0400 alltahann BEEKEEPING FOR POVERTY ERADICATION http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2063/beekeeping-for-poverty-eradication Beekeeping is a veritable tool for poverty eradication considering the so many economically important product we can get from bees. Exploring this venture would help improve rural lives. Mon, 30 Apr 12 12:22:40 -0400 Bellosk Moringa oleifera: Seed from me provide you with safe clean water in place of alum. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2062/moringa-oleifera-seed-from-me-provide-you-with-safe-clean-water-in-place-of-alum Many African countries expend alot of finances to provide clean water usind imported alum to their populace whilst, there is a natural alternative from Moringa oleifera seeds that grows in farmlands. Mon, 30 Apr 12 10:48:39 -0400 bashiryusuf Using Mobile Phones and Videos to Provide Agriculture Extension Services to Young Farmers http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2061/using-mobile-phones-and-videos-to-provide-agriculture-extension-services-to-young-farmers Using mobile phones (Both SMS and voice)and videos to provide young farmers with agricultural extension services. Training videos will be available both online and on DVD. Mon, 30 Apr 12 08:08:50 -0400 nyasham Growing bamboo in West Nile, Uganda , to fight climate change and create rural employment. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2059/growing-bamboo-in-west-nile-uganda-to-fight-climate-change-and-create-rural-employment Bamboo is an environmentally friendly plant and net carbon sink, producing 35% more oxygen than wood. We intend to grow it to fight climate change and create employment for the locals. Mon, 30 Apr 12 05:03:28 -0400 akumatom Motivation http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2058/motivation Motivation for those who are already in the field will draw the attention of many. Mon, 30 Apr 12 03:19:51 -0400 vishowngwa2007 Include agriculture into childrens corricular of studies from the elementary level. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2057/include-agriculture-into-childrens-corricular-of-studies-from-the-elementary-level Practical education will help a lot<br /> In Haiti we have school gardens with a syllabus/curriculum in Haitian kreyol with 3 hours pedagogie/ classroom lessons and daily garden work.Children te Sun, 29 Apr 12 16:49:42 -0400 junellen From waste to gain: maximizing cowdung and turkey droppings as manure in farms http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2056/from-waste-to-gain-maximizing-cowdung-and-turkey-droppings-as-manure-in-farms Driving advocacy for the use of cow dung and poultry droppings from turkeys in lieu of harmful chemicals and artificial fertilizers currently used on Nigerian farms for swift crop germination. Sun, 29 Apr 12 16:26:15 -0400 Altine BEEHIVE MICRO-LEASING FOR HONEY HOME INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY API-TOURISM http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2055/beehive-micro-leasing-for-honey-home-industry-and-community-api-tourism Rearing honeybees as a quick, low-cost relief to the rural poor will create an alternative income source, while increasing crop yields, reducing local unemployment, and conserving the environment. Sun, 29 Apr 12 12:07:13 -0400 Ndungo KENYA RABBIT YOUTH INITIATIVE-COUNTIES CHAPTER(KERAYI-CCH) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2054/kenya-rabbit-youth-initiative-counties-chapter%28kerayi-cch%29 Have you ever imagined rabbit meat being among the most popular white meat in the country, considering its nutritional value? Kerayi-cch will be youth project to promote the emerging rabbit industry. Sun, 29 Apr 12 09:28:30 -0400 Erozer Terrat Primary School Lunch Program in Partnership with Terrat Ward, Arusha Region http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2052/terrat-primary-school-lunch-program-in-partnership-with-terrat-ward-arusha-region Imagine sending your child to school at 6am, knowing that they will go hungry all day. African-style keyhole gardens can help initiate a sustainable school lunch program for Tanzanian students. Sun, 29 Apr 12 06:32:27 -0400 TheGreenLivingPlanet Using Mobile Phones and Videos to Provide Agriculture Extension Services to Young Farmers http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2041/using-mobile-phones-and-videos-to-provide-agriculture-extension-services-to-young-farmers Using mobile phones (Both SMS and voice)and videos to provide young farmers with agricultural extension services. Training videos will be available both online and on DVD. Sun, 29 Apr 12 04:14:05 -0400 wanenegrace Farm resource network (Farn) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2051/farm-resource-network-%28farn%29 Mobile solution that facilitate seamless sharing of resources and equipment within a community. Sun, 29 Apr 12 01:02:24 -0400 ysanjith Farm resource network (Farn) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2050/farm-resource-network-%28farn%29 Mobile solution that facilitate seamless sharing of resources and equipment within a community. Sat, 28 Apr 12 19:47:39 -0400 ysanjith Include agriculture into childrens corricular of studies from the elementary level. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2048/include-agriculture-into-childrens-corricular-of-studies-from-the-elementary-level Practical education will help a lot Sat, 28 Apr 12 08:49:01 -0400 vishowngwa2007 Using play to get children into action http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2047/using-play-to-get-children-into-action Twinning children s mind towards agriculture through TV and game programs for children Sat, 28 Apr 12 08:36:38 -0400 vishowngwa2007 Farm resource network (Farn) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2045/farm-resource-network-%28farn%29 Mobile solution that facilitate seamless sharing of resources and equipment within a community. Sat, 28 Apr 12 01:14:59 -0400 ysanjith Suluhisho Kilimo http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2040/suluhisho-kilimo A system that allows farmers to ask and answer questions on a wide range of topics in agriculture. Thu, 26 Apr 12 09:09:00 -0400 red_vapour Presenting modern Agriculture to the youths as an alternative emploment http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2037/presenting-modern-agriculture-to-the-youths-as-an-alternative-emploment Attracting the youths to the idea of modern Agriculture while creating employment. Tue, 24 Apr 12 22:37:27 -0400 karhin One Hen Campaign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2035/one-hen-campaign Empowers women and youth economically in rural Kenya with an indigenous hen and cage as a micro-loan. We create a platform for to train them on agribusiness and poultry management and business Tue, 24 Apr 12 19:38:44 -0400 onehen Defragmentation of Agriculture land tenure system with the use of GPS to encourage commercial farming,and to solve problem of rural poverty in OFFINSO district-GHANA. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2032/defragmentation-of-agriculture-land-tenure-system-with-the-use-of-gps-to-encourage-commercial-farmingand-to-solve-problem-of-rural-poverty-in-offinso-district-ghana Using GPS to modernize agriculture land tenure system to boost plantation for rural wealth creation and conservation of biodiversity- falicilitating a process of bringig farmland to factor market. Tue, 24 Apr 12 03:46:38 -0400 karhin Defragmentation of Agriculture land tenure system with the use of GPS to encourage commercial farming,and to solve problem of rural poverty in OFFINSO district-GHANA. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2031/defragmentation-of-agriculture-land-tenure-system-with-the-use-of-gps-to-encourage-commercial-farmingand-to-solve-problem-of-rural-poverty-in-offinso-district-ghana Using GPS to modernize agriculture land tenure system to boost plantation for rural wealth creation and conservation of biodiversity- falicilitating a process of bringig farmland to factor market. Tue, 24 Apr 12 03:45:45 -0400 karhin Defragmentation of Agriculture land tenure system with the use of GPS to encourage commercial farming,and to solve problem of rural poverty in OFFINSO district-GHANA. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2030/defragmentation-of-agriculture-land-tenure-system-with-the-use-of-gps-to-encourage-commercial-farmingand-to-solve-problem-of-rural-poverty-in-offinso-district-ghana Using GPS to modernize agriculture land tenure system to boost plantation for rural wealth creation and conservation of biodiversity- falicilitating a process of bringig farmland to factor market. Tue, 24 Apr 12 03:44:13 -0400 karhin Crushed bugs http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2029/crushed-bugs Grow cockroaches and mash them into food coloring and fabric dye. Mon, 23 Apr 12 18:34:25 -0400 atsiuqmlap Foondation - Funding local product for global exposure http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2026/foondation-funding-local-product-for-global-exposure A crowdfunding platform to finance local product Mon, 23 Apr 12 08:29:09 -0400 Bartel GIS - For Kenyan Farmers (Empowering farmers to amplify their voices) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2028/gis-for-kenyan-farmers-%28empowering-farmers-to-amplify-their-voices%29 Geographic Information System is one that captures, stores, analyzes, manages and presents data that are linked to a geographical location. Mon, 23 Apr 12 07:32:15 -0400 rayochieng09 Make Growing Hemp Legal in Africa for Products Worldwide http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2021/make-growing-hemp-legal-in-africa-for-products-worldwide Paper production from hemp would eliminate the need to chop down BILLIONS of trees! MILLIONS of acres of forests and huge areas of wildlife habitat could be preserved. Fri, 20 Apr 12 15:21:38 -0400 reggaedirect Make the pearl of Africa the regional food basket using its youth http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2016/make-the-pearl-of-africa-the-regional-food-basket-using-its-youth Uganda at 34%/a population growth is the second fastest growth in the world. More than 75% of the population is below 30yrs. These youths have moved to the city. Aquaponics is the solution. Thu, 19 Apr 12 14:59:06 -0400 Mulamata No more babies dying of malnourishment in Africa... No more !!! http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2005/no-more-babies-dying-of-malnourishment-in-africa-no-more- In Marizca we believe in saving a starving child by savouring delicious food.We beleive in saving the environment, by cooking a fresh romantic dinner.We beleive in this and much more.<br /> Current Thu, 19 Apr 12 11:12:18 -0400 Africa Rural Connect Focus on the Soil http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2013/focus-on-the-soil Adapting to Climate Change with Food Security by Adding Clay and Compost to Sandy Soil. Youth Community Centralized Compost Cooperatives, to increase Water-holding Capacity, Fertility, prevent Erosion Wed, 18 Apr 12 18:49:03 -0400 sandzisombuli Nigeria's Agricultural Revolution? http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2011/nigerias-agricultural-revolution The Nigerian economy possesses several key flaws that stand in the way of true agricultural development, says Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigeria's minister of agriculture. How do we fix these? Wed, 18 Apr 12 12:20:18 -0400 reggaedirect The Butterfly Project - Developing Rural Young Social Entrepreneurs http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2008/the-butterfly-project-developing-rural-young-social-entrepreneurs The Butterfly Project trains up young people from remote rural Uganda to become young social entrepreneurs, with the ability and drive to raise up the living standards of those they live amongst. Mon, 16 Apr 12 16:54:38 -0400 socentafrica From School Gardening to Youth Community Gardens http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2007/from-school-gardening-to-youth-community-gardens We are shifting our farm training from school gardening into youth community gardening to engage all our different age groups two (2) to thirteen(13)years and fourteen(14) to eighteen(18) years! Mon, 16 Apr 12 07:54:27 -0400 Karolyn Small Scale Farming and Infrastructural Development http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2004/small-scale-farming-and-infrastructural-development Small scale farming is the way to go for rural Africa.This small scale fariming can be divided into several segments.It can be in the form of cattle ranching,citrus farming,vegetable growing and formi Sun, 15 Apr 12 15:35:26 -0400 minifarms Presenting modern Agriculture to the youths as an alternative emploment http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2003/presenting-modern-agriculture-to-the-youths-as-an-alternative-emploment Attracting the youths to the idea of modern Agriculture while creating employment. Sun, 15 Apr 12 15:24:22 -0400 minifarms Presenting modern Agriculture to the youths as an alternative emploment http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2002/presenting-modern-agriculture-to-the-youths-as-an-alternative-emploment Attracting the youths to the idea of modern Agriculture while creating employment. Sun, 15 Apr 12 11:06:07 -0400 christyh Improved nutrition and house-hold income through corporate soybean and maize production and processing http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/2000/improved-nutrition-and-house-hold-income-through-corporate-soybean-and-maize-production-and-processing We are aiming at mobilizing farmers to form an association. It will produce soybeans on large scale, buy produce and will provide to community soybased products at affordable prices or barter basis Thu, 12 Apr 12 16:33:50 -0400 asiimwem Presenting modern Agriculture to the youths as an alternative emploment http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1993/presenting-modern-agriculture-to-the-youths-as-an-alternative-emploment Attracting the youths to the idea of modern Agriculture while creating employment. Wed, 11 Apr 12 02:07:11 -0400 hodongoke Unique Domestic Solar Appliance http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1990/unique-domestic-solar-appliance A unique domestic solar solution. Tue, 10 Apr 12 10:27:33 -0400 mitei Market Information via Twitter for Mobile http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1989/market-information-via-twitter-for-mobile Using Twitter to provide market information for the African farmer Tue, 10 Apr 12 04:52:20 -0400 jonweru Unique Domestic Solar Appliance http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1988/unique-domestic-solar-appliance A unique domestic solar solution. Mon, 09 Apr 12 10:03:00 -0400 mitei Ndume 2.0 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1987/ndume-20 Semen collection, distribution and progeny traceability Sun, 08 Apr 12 07:48:53 -0400 ochomoz The after effect of post harvset losses http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1986/the-after-effect-of-post-harvset-losses One of the challenges that faces a typical African farmer is that of post harvest losses which............... Sat, 07 Apr 12 19:25:05 -0400 DicksonKems KUZA Doctor - A Farmer's Mobile Toolkit from Farm to Fork http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1984/kuza-doctor-a-farmers-mobile-toolkit-from-farm-to-fork The Backpack Farm Team continues development of Kenya's 1st mobile tool assisting smallholder farmers to manage their production from 'farm to fork' in either English or Swahili. Fri, 06 Apr 12 04:52:50 -0400 BackpackFarm Biodiesel from waste frying oil http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1977/biodiesel-from-waste-frying-oil Biodiesel is diesel obtained from biological sources which makes it biodegradable.It can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications. Wed, 04 Apr 12 18:22:19 -0400 Ada123 KUZA Doctor - A Farmer's Mobile Toolkit from Farm to Fork http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1983/kuza-doctor-a-farmers-mobile-toolkit-from-farm-to-fork The Backpack Farm Team continues development of Kenya's 1st mobile tool assisting smallholder farmers to manage their production from 'farm to fork' in either English or Swahili. Wed, 04 Apr 12 13:23:17 -0400 BackpackFarm KUZA Doctor - A Farmer's Mobile Toolkit from Farm to Fork http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1981/kuza-doctor-a-farmers-mobile-toolkit-from-farm-to-fork The Backpack Farm Team continues development of Kenya's 1st mobile tool assisting smallholder farmers to manage their production from 'farm to fork' in either English or Swahili. Tue, 03 Apr 12 10:14:44 -0400 BackpackFarm FIGHTING RURAL HOUSEHOLD POVERTY THROUGH PIGGERY http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1979/fighting-rural-household-poverty-through-piggery Exploitation of pigs provides a sustainable, environmentally beneficial food and income source for people in rural areas of Uganda.Best tool for rural poverty reduction. Tue, 03 Apr 12 06:48:46 -0400 chrismulindwa Understanding cashless health insurance india http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1978/understanding-cashless-health-insurance-india Cashless health insurance india is known to be one of the most demanded features of health policy at the present time. Tue, 03 Apr 12 03:28:37 -0400 rohit201179 FarmPal http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1975/farmpal FarmPal is a Mobile Application intended for Estabished and upcoming Farmers that creates a platform where Farmers can access Information to help them increase productivity. Tue, 03 Apr 12 01:23:42 -0400 nduva AGRO-HUB : Making agricultural markets work. http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1974/agro-hub-making-agricultural-markets-work AGRO-HUB is a business venture aimed at combating poverty among rural agricultural communities of Cameroon by fostering agricultural market reforms. Sun, 01 Apr 12 10:05:41 -0400 valerycolong DEFEATING MALARIA-WINGLESS MOSQUITOES!! http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1971/defeating-malaria-wingless-mosquitoes WINGLESS MOSQUITOES!! A way to combat the menace genetically. Sun, 18 Mar 12 06:24:38 -0400 BenKay Clean Energy and how to extend the range of electric cars http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1968/clean-energy-and-how-to-extend-the-range-of-electric-cars 45% ROI over 60 months<br /> 1) Clean Energy generation<br /> 2) Electric Car travel range without stopping to re-charge Mon, 12 Mar 12 09:42:21 -0400 donovanr1973 Seed funding for aspiring women entrepreneurs in rural areas http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1955/seed-funding-for-aspiring-women-entrepreneurs-in-rural-areas We aim to provide women with seed money for creating their farms or food-related business and assist to reach financial stability while enhancing food security in their communities. Mon, 12 Mar 12 07:23:22 -0400 stevam Supporting Schools in Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Province) http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1967/supporting-schools-in-cape-town-south-africa-%28cape-province%29 Please support out Schools eNetwork Trust project.It is providing as many schools as we can in the Western Cape(Cape Town, South Africa), with free wireless broadband. Mon, 12 Mar 12 07:02:15 -0400 cyberafrica supporting the green belt movement http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1965/supporting-the-green-belt-movement BIO- GAS and BIO- LATRINES<br /> safe the forest and mankind Thu, 08 Mar 12 01:32:31 -0500 annsadira