http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/idea.rss Ideas RSS en http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1350/a-rainbank Water falls from the sky as a gift from above. It evaporates as it hits dry, arid land, or it sinks deep into the soil. For a while, it gives new life. Then, it's gone. Let's keep some of it. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:01:25 EDT bucherre http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1349/project-anna-drama-for-hiv-aids-prevention Project Anna: Drama for HIV/AIDS Prevention Training local professionals to utilize drama to teach about HIV/AIDS Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:37:44 EDT BaMatMaBat http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1345/transporting-farm-products-with-luo-%E2%80%93jian-a-relieve-to-the-rural-african-woman-farmer Using a motor cycle with a trailer manufactured by the Chinese and on sale can be suitable for carting goods from the farms to the village. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:10:06 EDT truelight http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1344/achieving-rural-literacy-through-innovative-web-20-ict-use-in-post-conflict-northern-uganda Combining traditional curriculum and ICT skills training, BOSCO-Uganda has developed an innovative approach to Web 2.0/ICT to foster literacy among adults and children in Northern Uganda. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:36:44 EDT sanstis http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1343/growing-mushrooms Growing mushrooms Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:02:35 EDT pato http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1342/moringa-oleifera-project-for-school-children-in-kenya moringa oleifera miracle tree for school going children here in kenya Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:05:39 EDT mharas http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1341/green-contracting-africa-inc Green Contracting Africa Inc is proposal for Africa going green consultancy. Business is consultancy for green agribusiness, procurement of drought tolerant seeds, livestock and green input logistics Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:08:19 EDT okomo http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1340/true-synergistic-approach-to-address-hunger-soil-depletion-and-pollution-now An immediately available, readily implentable, low tech approach to waste reduction, pollution elimination, soil enhancement, crop increase, remineralization, provide employment, stop sedimentation. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:53:15 EDT mensplace http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1339/one-valley-one-river-one-lake-one-people-an-environment-at-peace Educate, make them own it, empower them, evaluate it, then proceed. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:39 EDT kimsay http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1337/aigbogun-simple-biomass-stove A simple cheap biomass stove to replace kerosene stove and cooking gas Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:52:43 EDT Aigbogun http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1335/fuel-energy-from-agricultural-waste Renewable energy from agricultural waste (Sugar cane trash, bagasse, maize trash)and charcoal dust,Charcoal briquettes will be made hence fuel security to Rural Farmers in Uganda Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:47:22 EDT trustvianney http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1334/helping-the-internally-displaced-persons-in-burnt-forest-recovery-from-post-economical-losses Internally Displaced person do need a Fish they need the net.Its your chance NOW. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:07:02 EDT muiruri http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1333/growing-mushrooms Growing mushrooms Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:06:46 EDT pato http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1331/organic-no-till-farming-in-permanent-beds-using-bucket-drip-irrigation organic, no-till farming in permanent beds using bucket drip irrigation to double yields and reduce labor by 50% Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:06:27 EDT minifarms http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1168/cheap-greenhouse-technology-for-africa In order to improve how we carryout agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa there is no better way than to first analyze the challenges that farmers face. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:30 EDT kinuu http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1317/community-driven-school-feeding-programme Malawi like many other sub-Saharan Africa countries is very hit by HIV and AIDS. One of the resulting effect is the increasing number of orphans due to death of parents from AIDS. In additional absent Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:15 EDT Wilson http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1253/solutions-to-kickstart-development-in-africa We have developed technologies for generating electricity, using it effectively, making clean drinking water, pumps for irrigation, Hot Water, using solar, wind, water or human power. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:06 EDT renier http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1329/iviliorg-a-global-social-network-and-web-archive-for-sharing-and-developing-sustainable-innovations-and-solutions I'm developing a social network and website to enable people to discover, share and develop simple locally appropriate solutions and innovations around the world Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:05:33 EDT jmcsmith http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1249/community-forestry-at-east-karungu-location-karungu-division-in-nyatike-district This is a community forestry project with tree nurseries with varied types of tree species to suit the community’s interests. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:04:41 EDT mudoto http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1306/bee-keeping-as-a-mechanism-to-improve-household-income-increase-agricultural-production-and-preservation-of-the-honey-bee We continue to register food insecurity in our County and Africa at large. Little do we imagine that bees have alot to contribute to declining agricultural production Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:04:03 EDT bchrisdickson http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1319/solar-wind-electricity-projects We are currently initiating African rural community projects in the generation and utilization of renewable energy through solar and wind technologies. The main aim of this project is to provide electricity to four rural communities in Nigeria which have no access to the national grid. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:50 EDT ntuiokey http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1315/medical-ambulance-boat-project-for-africa Global Charity Association's (GCA) investigation of best economic way to provide health care is through use of medical boats. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:27 EDT gcassociation http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1232/red-apple-project-program-kenya I am a Kenyan citizen, pastoralist , Somali by tribe, originated from Wajir District (VEP) Kenya.I want to encourage and promote the ideas of “ Grain” Global Alliance for improved nutrition solution”. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:09 EDT Mohameddahir http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1233/the-ndekero-challenge-a-systems-approach-for-rabbit-keeping-by-a-rural-community-in-partnership-with-a-commercial-rabbit-farm The Ndekero Challenge is a method for backyard community rabbit keepers to partner with a commercial rabbit farm and to help each other. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:52 EDT jackyfoo http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/830/electronic-agriculture-in-kenya%E2%80%99s-arid-and-semi%E2%80%93arid-lands-%28asal%29-schools The E-Agriculture methodology seeks to produce agricultural products including crops and livestock in Kenya’s ASAL Schools as a source of learning, food security and agri-business. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:59:20 EDT macherukaruku http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1234/which-way-africaco-perative-and-farmers-organizations In the one of my “Consultancy Meetings in Kigali Rwanda” of Co-operatives expert group meeting, we agreed that cooperatives provide the opportunity for poor people to raise their incomes. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:58:46 EDT osotsi http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/653/the-ndekero-challenge-a-systems-approach-for-rabbit-keeping-by-a-rural-community-in-partnership-with-a-commercial-rabbit-farm The Ndekero Challenge is a method for backyard community rabbit keepers to partner with a commercial rabbit farm and to help each other. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:57:44 EDT jackyfoo http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/689/dehydration-of-vegetable-products The project is to set up a dehydration plant that will be able to dehydrate over 100 tons of raw vegetables in the long run. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:57:01 EDT Joyns http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/637/the-acceleration-of-innovation The Full Belly Project is working to develop simple, locally produced, income-generating technologies for developing countries. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:56:20 EDT fullbellyproject http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/511/self-supported-ghanaian-subsistent-farmers-consortiums The self-supported subsistent farmers consortium initiative is a strategy that seeks to bring subsistent famers together and support then to make maximum use of their potential. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:55:49 EDT 123456 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/829/electronic-agriculture-in-kenya%E2%80%99s-arid-and-semi%E2%80%93arid-lands-%28asal%29-schools The E-Agriculture methodology seeks to produce agricultural products including crops and livestock in Kenya’s ASAL Schools as a source of learning, food security and agri-business. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:55:12 EDT macherukaruku http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1255/honest-conversation-about-mental-health This community based organization trains people in rural communities about mental health issues. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:53:55 EDT Etheldreda http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1254/tackling-deforestation-and-climate-change-in-rural-households NGOs can continue leading the way by empowering rural households in constructing biogas tanks. These biogas tanks will not only improve their wellbeing but will reduce deforestation and climate change. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:53:03 EDT Analogue8 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1259/agribusiness-solutions-for-the-youth The Idea is aimed at offering top class Agribusiness and financial solutions to the youths. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:51:53 EDT wambeye http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1312/ag-4-africa-a-rural-development-model-for-ssa Ag 4 Africa is committed to promoting sustainable agricultural development throughout SSA starting with the cultivation of the Bambara groundnut. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:51:09 EDT ag4africa http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1308/opal-community-agricultural-amp-vocational-institute-%28ocati%29 OPAL Community Agricultural & Technical Institute (OCATI) is an initiative by the OPAL Community to establish a training facility for the benefit of the community. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:50:08 EDT dbokumu http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1313/free-market-information-for-an-effective-and-efficient-east-african-economy www.eastafricanized.com is a free online platform intended to provide a forum where sellers can meet directly with buyers and be able to get the best rates for their products/services. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:48:25 EDT eastafricanized http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1326/africa-for-all Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:03:10 EST adriancovrig http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1314/irrigation-farming-in-kajiado-kenya The climate in my area is so unfavorable and to be able to participate in agribusiness we need to do irrigation and we can only do so if the wider community assists us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:05:02 EST annsadira http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1323/adding-value-to-livestock-farming i am maasai lady aged 32 years and i have a passion to help my community people become a better people by moving a way from depending on cattle herding for prestige and making money out of them Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:04:12 EST annsadira http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1302/moving-from-bacterial-environment-to-organic Moving from Bacterial to Organic Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:03:15 EST mrjoeygee1 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1298/wetlands-discussion In honor of World Wetlands Day, we're hosting a discussion on the reconciliation of wetlands conservation and agriculture. Join us! Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:03:05 EST admin http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1303/quot-let-there-be-lightquot- Solar and Biodiesel Energy Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:37 EST kmquist http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1304/growing-bio-fuel Interested in making Uganda self sufficient in diesel oil? Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:28 EST Johnveldhuis http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1305/hinduism-and-interfaith-development American Hindu World Service (AHWS)is an organization that aims to promote, educate and advocate on Hindu service perspectives in international development. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:22 EST ahws http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1311/growing-mushrooms Growing mushrooms Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:01:53 EST pato http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/415/soymilk-production-expansion Expanding soymilk production in order to increase access and availability of high-protein dietary substitute. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:30 EST kingsley plockey http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/327/create-a-solar-powered-energy-revolution-across-west-africa This project aims to start a solar power energy revolution across West Africa. Targeting the key areas of Health, Education, Livelihoods and Skills Training, the project with the strategic implementation of solar power installations will provide greater opportunities in Benin, Mali and Sierra Leone. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:09 EST EFO http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/299/zittnet-harnessing-information-to-make-rural-markets-work-better Using appropriate ICT to make information available on-site and in real-time in remote markets, Zittnet aims to make rural markets work more efficiently, driving greater economic value from agricultural activities benefitting the economic and social livelihoods of the poor farming communities which dominate the local economy. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:58:52 EST cicelybrown http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/503/project-irrigation-initiative-region-kedougou-senegal Small-scale irrigation project to increase fruit tree and gardening production and promote agroforestry technologies in rural communities in Senegal Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:53:37 EST ammichalek http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/941/irrigation-is-the-key-for-africa-to-take-on-drought Getaw Mekonnen- Integrated pump Irrigation Project in rural Ethiopia Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:51:37 EST Getaw http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/965/rainwater-harvesting-in-rural-tanzania Amizade will continue to create a self-sustaining volunteer/service-learning program and cooperate with a grassroots community movement to help meet the clean water needs of the region of Karagwe, Tanzania through rainwater harvesting. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:50:28 EST kmd0408 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/932/bamboo-lota-the-dream-for-a-sustainable-malawi Bamboo Lota hopes to bring environmental, health, and economic improvements to poverty-stricken Malawians through the establishment of a diverse bamboo company. “Lota” means “to dream” in Chichewa and our dream is to bring real, positive change to the lives of impoverished Malawians through the use of bamboo products, mainly bamboo charcoal. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:46:09 EST Kyson http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1297/developing-community-structures-%28basic-human-needs%29-to-help-needy-and-homeless-children Using local resources to help the needy. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:45:54 EST johntropical http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1296/cable-tv-mmds-project-looking-in-africa look MMDS business in africe Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:26:32 EST jaleelahmad http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1291/funding Please "Give us a chance to prove ourself" Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:58:51 EST borakabisa http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1287/biogas-and-organic-fertiliser-production-for-sustainable-earning-and-living-for-ethiopian-rural-community-mekelle-ethiopia Biogas and compost fertiliser production to minimise waste, generate income and teach sustainable working, earning and living for the preservation of rural environment. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:47:42 EST rajeevan2007 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1282/eco-solar-unit Eco-solar Power Generation- giving communities access to solar power. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:10:27 EST sipho http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1280/global-theory-of-peace-from-the-tears-of-africa-amp-asia- Peace comes out from the barrel of a Gun is wrong while Peace is vital to mankind by collective peoples to peoples participations for Peace nothing but the Peace! Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:27:15 EST peaceman http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1267/swamy-goat-farm Swamy Investments Uganda is a new company founded in 2009 by two engaged individuals who had an investment interest in early 2007. it deals in agricultural products especially Poultry, goat rearing and husbandry with main focus on maize farming. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:58:39 EST semacliano http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1258/snail-farming-in-uganda Touchstone Snail Technologies Uganda Limited is a new company founded in 2009. It deals in agricultural products especially breeding and cultivation of Helix aspersa snails. We intend to become agents for Touchstone Snails Technologies in Cyprus and introduce Ugandan farmers to snail farming which is a very profitable agro-business. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:37:53 EST semacliano http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1256/harnessing-conflict-to-generate-prosperity Using unresolved conflict to tap into the potential of sub-Saharan Africans, resulting increased food production, improved respect for women, decreased violence, and improved morale. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:38:45 EST Aboutlistening http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1250/agro-imperialism The Sunday, 11/22 NY Times, has an article entitled "Is There Such a Thing as Agro-Imperialism?" I encourage people in this forum to read, consider thoughtfully, and take action in whatever way makes sense for you. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/magazine/22land-t.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:46:48 EST kateschachter http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1241/quiosques-quot-infomerciaisquot-multi-urban-and-rural-%28vending-shop%29 anytime Anywhere everywhere everytime U can have a QUIOSQUES "INFOMERCIAIS" multi URBAN and RUAL (VENDING-SHOP) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:17 EST agrobroker http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1246/security-on-marine-business-amp-shipment Due to the recent rampant effect on marine business and shipment of cargo&goods.I have decided to come up with a busines strategy which will provide adequete security measures when it comes to provition of security in this industry,thus reducing chances of losing of goods/cargo,death,spoilage of goods and revoking of a business transaction. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:57 EST mistajahso http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1245/project-anna-drama-for-hiv-aids-prevention Project Anna: Drama for HIV/AIDS Prevention Training local professionals to utilize drama to teach about HIV/AIDS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:39:05 EST BaMatMaBat http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1240/promote-conservation-of-biodiversity-by-helping-africa-cocoa-producers Briging support to cocoa farmers can lead to the reduction of human pressure on natural ressources, thus promote biodiversity conservation. Action such cooperatives,micofinace institutions, good prizes for their products, provision of fertilisers are therefore recommanded Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:38 EST MOMO http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1189/promote-conservation-of-biodiversity-by-helping-africa-cocoa-producers Briging support to cocoa farmers can lead to the reduction of human pressure on natural ressources, thus promote biodiversity conservation. Action such cooperatives, good prizes for their products, provision of fertilisers are therefore recommanded Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:09 EST MOMO http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1238/solutions-to-kickstart-development-in-africa Using Technology Solutions for Kick starting Africa as the next economic growth center of the world. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:04:34 EST renier http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/707/african-stories-on-video milambo village;Africa's folktales in digital form Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:07:06 EST milambovillage http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1237/milk-and-milk-products-processing-plant-in-molo-dstrict-kenya this idea is to benefit dairy farmers in kenya. the idea involves buying milk from the local farmers at a good price, the adding value to the milk to have different product which include pasturized whole milk, yoghurt,mala (cultured milk), and "mursik" ( a traditional cultured milk). the prices will ensure that the farmers benefit alot from the project. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:06:30 EST mwachep http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1236/storied-farms Cheap storied structures to better utilise farm space, inject efficiency Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:05:07 EST pmwathi http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1235/fresh-water-production-on-ocean-rafts Pure water collected from ocean rafts could help irrigate arid regions. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:04:51 EST stcfarms http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1230/africa-power-and-light A practical and inexpensive way to light and power villages in Africa Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:02:19 EST Delany http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1229/invest-in-youth-in-swaziland-listen-engage-amplify Invest in youth-headed households in Swaziland by supporting a Swazi Youth Network - engaging youth in Swaziland, who are heading their households after losing their parents to HIV/AIDS - with innovative technologies that connect them to the knowledge they need to broaden their choices for the future. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:26:11 EST JenniferSly http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1227/breaking-the-silence-of-war-in-northern-uganda-through-icts-and-collaboration BOSCO-Uganda is an organization breaking the silence and isolation caused by war using collaborative ICT solutions. We install solar-powered PCs and long-range WiFi Internet in schools, health clinics, community centers, local government offices, and NGO/CBO offices in rural northern Uganda. Through our Web 2.0 training program, rural community members and service providers become self-advocates and use collaborative technologies to overcome their isolation. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:27:54 EST kpbailey3 http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1226/ict-digital-village The rural is the ideal place for development and growth with more humble opportunity with untapped resources in western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. Investors need to do research and discover the idea. An established and well furnished ICT centre is the answer to sensitizing the communities on investment and is what the 21st century is gearing for. Is a an avenue for supporting the esteemed efforts for vision 2030 and Millennium Development Goals (MDG`s) spelled out in the national development strategies. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:07 EST ekesah http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1225/rent-to-own-when-micro-credit-just-doesn039-t-work I have been living in Zambia as a volunteer for the past 2 years and I started Rent-to-Own a few months ago. I have seen that it can work, however, I need more money to scale this project up over the next year. Right now 5 people are paying for their rent-to-own machines and I would like to see 50 people 1 year from now. Thank you kindly for your consideration and votes. Mark markhemsworth.blogspot.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:21:53 EST markhemsworth http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1223/invest-in-youth-in-swaziland-listen-engage-amplify Invest in youth-headed households in Swaziland by supporting a Swazi Youth Network - engaging youth in Swaziland, who are heading their households after losing their parents to HIV/AIDS - with innovative technologies that connect them to the knowledge they need to broaden their choices for the future. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:10 EST JenniferSly http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1222/baveeko-basome-street-child-project-uganda-quot-street-children-whose-responsibilityquot- Baveeko Basome means "to get off and let them learn" in Luganda a local dialect. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:07:56 EST segy3k http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1221/from-seed-to-table-%28fstt%29 From Seed to Table(FSTT), if adopted and implemented, most agriculture problem in most countries and region would have been addressed. We will agree most of the food produced in the rural areas, and taken to the urban in a very higher percentage. The urban dwellers need also to believe that they can practice agriculture and ensure we fight the global food security. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:05 EST nabiya http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1220/empowering-community-through-quot-kick-out-poverty-nowquot- Joy Human Development Centre is Zambia community and youth driven project. Target group: disadvantaged children, youths and women Objectives: 1. Carry a campaign awareness drinking clean water through street walk, drama and football events 2. Providing information to children education to pass on the parents at home cleaning the communities and the surrounding is water project in Zambia. 3. Washing hands every time you using the toilets. Children and youths start at early age teaching them agriculture small garden projects. and lessons in farming production of foods, storage. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:10:26 EST jameschibuye http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1215/saving-culture-among-low-income-earners I have an idea to help low income earners save for their childrens' education and family savings for their health. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:02:07 EST janearama http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1219/peace-greetings-network PeaceGreetings Network Empowering the Rural Farmer to Health and Wealth through increased farm output and tree planting project Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:46:29 EST Mirembe http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1217/cushioning-climate-change-with-farm-water-catchments The ability to build moderate-sized reservoirs at low-cost for irrigation water - that will fill-in for rains missing from traditional growing seasons - can reduce the affects of changes in rain patterns cause by global warming and immediately boost farm production. By using local animal power to construct the reservoirs, international support can pump a dramatic economic stimulus into farm communities while preparing them to weather the greenhouse effects that global industrialization seems to be causing. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:56:38 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1214/village-power-community-power-system Village Power: Community Power System Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:21:13 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1212/information-and-communication-technology-strategy-for-developing-cultures A remake of a previous post on ICT. This system was designed to create a connection between those without internet access and those with it. Using manpower information is collected and distributed in various fields. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:32:22 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1181/idea-re-designing-africa039-s-%28ox%29-powered-farm-tools The main goal of our contribution is to provide an idea on how to improve Africa's farming tools. By incorporating materials that are already available in local communities we hope to make these tools more obtainable. We also wanted to find out if there were any benefits of using donkeys rather than oxen for draft power. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:33:09 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1204/rainwater-harvesting-in-rural-tanzania Amizade will continue to create a self-sustaining volunteer/service-learning program and cooperate with a grassroots community movement to help meet the clean water needs of the region of Karagwe, Tanzania through rainwater harvesting. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:05:21 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1203/portable-rainwater-harvesting Our rainwater harvesting system was design to lower overhead costs and be easily installed and maintained. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:59:36 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1200/final-proposed-solar-cart-%28ku-design-sara-hollaway-matt-cates-neal-nickel%29 Final: Solar Powered Battery Charging Cart Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:20 EST KUdesign http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1196/alternative-water-source-for-africa Distribution on a scalable level that allows people to get water. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:36:13 EST WaggonerPyleMeyer http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1194/pineapples-business-plan I was brought up in a rural area in Kilimanjaro region where the major source of livelihood is small holder agriculture. The income is both unreliable and unsustainable leading to great hardship for the community. Due to this experience I have developed a passion in adoption of appropriate farming technology to arrest the situation. Nearly two years of intensive research on a farm near Dar es Salaam has shown that large scale organic pineapple farming and a canning factory are feasible. Pineapple is the one of very few crops that can be planted, and harvested, throughout the year. This would mean no off-season for workers and a constant cash flow within a short period after the first planting. Our vision for the future is to be the customer's first and best choice in the organic farm products and services we provide. We will to be the leader in the farm organic pineapple industry and we will become a leader in the farming products arena. Our customers' needs will determine our path. Our values will guide us. Organic pineapple farming is an approach to agriculture where the aim is to create integrated, humane, environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural production systems. Maximum reliance will be placed on locally or farm-derived renewable resources and the management of self-regulating ecological and biological processes and interactions in order to provide acceptable levels of crop, and human nutrition, protection from pests and diseases, and an appropriate return to the human and other resources employed. Reliance on external inputs, whether chemical or organic, will be reduced as far as possible. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:35:55 EST Nanasi http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1171/money-for-water-water-for-money A microfinance loan program that combines soft loans for both water development and income generation could provide a model of sustainable water supply expansion and improvement for much of rural SSA. This "package" approach would empower individuals and communities to address their own water needs as well as provide market support for expanding their economic development. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:45:52 EST cometothewaters http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1119/an-integrated-school-and-community-initiative-to-promote-fruit-production a) Humanist Academy is now two years old. It is a secular non denominational school that has so far achieved the following: • It has given opportunity to about 100 students that would otherwise not have accessed secondary school education. • It has attracted Donors to sponsor so far about 50 poor and orphaned children that would otherwise not have accessed education at all. • Involved in repair and improvement of local community access roads that flood during rainy seasons. • Worked with International Volunteers to promote sporting skills and talents among students. • Organized Students’ and Teachers’ holiday camp quests when students acquire a lot of practical, social and citizenship life skills. b) Objectives i) To promote Agro forestry through fruit tree growing for the benefit of students, their family members and the community at large. ii) To promote the economical, nutritional, health and environmental needs of the community at large. iii) To promote commercial fruit tree growing, fruit production, processing and marketing. c) Methods i) To use the school not only as a centre of formal education but also for informal agricultural, health, nutritional, environmental and business education for the community. Students will be trained to acquire informal community and development skills during school holidays and few selected weekends. ii) Exhibition and demonstration community days will be organized for students to pass on their skills to their family members and other community members. iii) Visitation days will be organized for the students to make study tours on commercial fruit farms, processing factories and fruit markets and distribution agencies. iv) Each family that is involved in the project will allocate some land specifically for fruit tree growing. v) This project will provide knowledge, skills, field visits, seeds, fertilizers and other farm inputs. vi) Each project farm will be owned by a student with cooperation with family members. vii) The project will promote a specific uniform perennial fruit such as mango or avocado. These crops have a very big market in Uganda. Unfortunately they are grown at a very small and insignificant scale. The school community soils are very good for agro-forestry. viii) Training sessions will be organized in collaboration with Government’s Agriculture departments and other stake holders. D) Anticipated Results i) Each Student’s economical, health and nutritional future is secured and insured with 100 fruit trees. ii) The community’s environmental concerns are improved with 100x100 fruit trees. iii) The community becomes able to produce an average of 4,000,000 fruits during each year for decades (Each tree is estimated to produce 200 fruits per season x 02 seasons each year.) iv) Improvement in agricultural and environmental skills for the community. v) Students that have learnt the skills and ideas of job creation early in their life. vi) A new cooperative society formed for fruit growers. E) Uniqueness of the approach i) Students get involved in local community, social, economical and environmental issues. ii) Integration of a formal secondary school with the community to promote job creation for the students and the local community. iii) Passing on development skills from the school to students who pass them on to their family members. iv) Students getting guarantees on their economic future when still in school. v) Establishing the first cooperative society of student farmers in Uganda. vi) Developing a project that integrates economical, social and environmental concerns of a community. N.B. Most schools in Uganda are like ‘islands’. They are mere conduits of education that is not relevant to the community. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:40:51 EST dssekhi http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1176/technology-amp-sustainability-develops-one-village-at-a-time Simple sustainable technologies leading to the eradication of poverty, a village at a time. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:39:30 EST jobi http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1173/using-biogas-technology-to-change-rural-women039-s-lives Using biogas to enhance rural women self reliance. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:37:47 EST linxkey http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1191/innovative-marketing-of-traditional-vegetables-in-urban-markets-to-improve-rural-livelihoods-in-kenya Summary The consumption of traditional of vegetables in urban areas has been overtaken by exotic varieties which have traditionally not been produced by small-scale farmers in rural areas of Kenya. Urbanization has led to substitution of these vegetable with exotic ones that are largely supplied by middle-large scale farmers. This project seeks to develop new market outlets and strategies that will lead to an increase in production, processing and consumption of traditional green vegetables that are produced by largely female small scale farmers in Kenya. The project will establish rural-based pilot production, processing and marketing activities to deliver and test the viability and demand for pre-processed traditional leafy vegetables by upmarket restaurants and hotels. Collaborating NGOs and CBOs will mobilize farmers and identify farms to participate in the project. Finally marketing associations will be assisted to be independent and continue activities after the project on commercial basis. The project will market pre-cut and dried vegetables and collaborate with restaurants to fuse them into international cuisines. Solar drying of vegetables using operated equipment will be utilized. In order to support the marketing of the vegetables, demonstration and promotional booths will be set up at various supermarkets and restaurants in selected urban centres in Kenya. These activities will be accompanied with market, retailer and consumer surveys. To raise the profile of the marketing effort and extend information on value-addition to a national audience, a high profile launch of the test-marketing will be conducted. The ministers of health, agriculture and trade will be invited to launch the test-marketing. Television features will also be prepared and broadcast in most of national television channels. The project will create new opportunities for income generation by producers and better nutrition for consumers. Organizing farmers into marketing associations will realize economies of scale for the farmers resulting in improved farm incomes. The supply of pre-cut and dried green vegetables may lead to new marketing channels and opportunities for producers and middlemen. The added advantage that the dried vegetables can be transported for long distances means that farmers in the rural areas can target distant urban markets especially Kenyan cities and towns. Expanded markets will increase production resulting in higher incomes for farmers. Consumers on the other hand, will have improved access to highly nutritious and mineral rich vegetables that are quick to prepare. Traditional vegetable production has largely been a preserve of female farmers in most of rural Kenya. By enhancing opportunities for income generation, this will greatly improve their access to cash income and their welfare. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:36:12 EST omare http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1188/community-village-information-centres Village Information Centers: People living in Villages need to be empowered with the information to serve their needs but media has failed since their information is not selling. This project is all about lobbing them to have such Centers for their better future. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:24:13 EST Jabir http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1187/ending-famine-in-africa-with-clean-affordable-and-renewable-energy-technologies The problem of recurring famine in Africa goes deeper than the often touted reason of lack of water to help grow food or for animal use. The water levels available in most African countries are enough to sustain a hunger-free nation. In some parts of Cameroon, people suffer famine despite that country having the distinction of being home to the wettest climate on earth. Examples abound of how others have managed to overcome. Despite the scarcity of water in semi-desert and arid lands of North Africa, the Arab World, the Mediterranean countries and part of the South East Asia, farmers there enjoy better food security, compare to Sub Saharan Africa. This is not because their economies are better off to enable them to easily pump water for irrigation. Long before the discovery of fossil fuel, most of these countries already enjoyed food security. In fact, in order to cope with the harsh climatic conditions with little rains, inhabitant of these dry lands developed traditional knowledge of water lifting techniques to exploit streams, rivers and underground water for irrigation to increase food production. As a result, farmers are able to harness available water to grow crops and harvest up to three times a year. In this process, all available forms of energy are put into use, such as human power, animal power, water power and wind power, to lift water for irrigation. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:04:38 EST ACREST