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
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
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
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
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!