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The Dark Side of Working in Africa

Categories: Corporate Responsibility, Fair Sourcing, Hunger, International, Land, War & Conflict, Water, Africa, Kenya

Mar 11, 2010 10:00 pm 7 Comments

Hello fellow Change Agents ....   To start with the climax; on Wednesday evening, I and a member of my volunteer team Sara were hijacked by 10 men with machetes.  Yes, a machete is a big knife used to cut through the bush in Africa.  In a split second, I watched a gang of men emerge from the bush, surround us and use physical force ... Continue reading The Dark Side of Working in Africa

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Raising Funds on Kickstarter to Support Pilot with Single Mom with Eco-Farming

Categories: Adult, Corporate Responsibility, Hunger, International, Land, Sustainability, Water, Women's Rights

Mar 8, 2010 07:29 am 2 Comments

Good Morning Change Agents  Just a quickie... I launched our first fundraiser on Kickstarter which build 20 1/2 acre Backpack Farms supporting 20 single mothers in Meru Kenya. You can read more of the design at Kickster:  http://www.kickstarter.com/e/4Kenk/projects/RachelKenya/witness-kenyas-single-mothers-become-successful-b  I am... Continue reading Raising Funds on Kickstarter to Support Pilot with Single Mom with Eco-Farming

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I need some advice.. trying to figure out social media

Mar 4, 2010 05:06 pm 4 Comments

Hello fellow change agents  Ok... I admit it.. I am lost and a little frustrated. I have a new fundraiser on kickstarter to suppot a Backpack farming pilot with single moms in Meru, Kenya.  We only have 22 days left and have only managed to attract 2 backers.  I knew it wasn't going to be so easy but I also didn't think it... Continue reading I need some advice.. trying to figure out social media

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A New Mission - Tracking Down Jamie Oliver

Feb 15, 2010 05:59 am 2 Comments

  Hello Fellow Change Agents   Sorry I have been MIA but busy launching new impact study, 5 new demo farms, new pilot fundraiser on Kickstarter (to be announced shortly), new business plan, meeting with farmers and generally trying to stay sane in Africa!!!!!!   I am really excited about our new pilot ... Continue reading A New Mission - Tracking Down Jamie Oliver

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OH YEAH BABY! New (Pics) Ergonomic Backpack is Ready!

Feb 9, 2010 01:32 am 2 Comments

  Hello all you wild and crazy Change Agents and supporters!!!!!  I wanted to share some pictures of our new Backpack. Yes, the Backpack Farm is actually a backpack.   Until now we have been working with a basic canvas backpack but I knew I wanted something more strategic which would last longer and support... Continue reading OH YEAH BABY! New (Pics) Ergonomic Backpack is Ready!

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