G-1252

Agribusiness Development

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Project Description

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Njabini

Total Budget: $36,000

Area of Focus: Community economic development



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Njabini, Kenya is a rural farming community located in South Kinangop, Nyandarua, Central Kenya. The majority of Njabini's population is comprised of subsistence farmers- many of whom do not earn enough money to feed their families and put their children through school. The primary challenge that this community faces is the lack of access to outside resources that cultivate small businesses and guide farmers in developing innovative farming techniques to increase crop yield, and therefore boost household incomes and the local economy. This Agribusiness Development initiative is comprised of two activities that will provide access to agribusiness consultants, hands-on training, and start-up capital for families identified as in critical need.

This initiative will be facilitated by a local partnership between the Rotary Club of Nairobi East, Flying Kites- an established non-profit in Njabini, and a private agribusiness consulting firm. This year-long program will host monthly workshops for the duration of the year, serving up to 400 local farmers, and opportunities for individual consultation from the consulting firm. Workshops will feature the introduction of new farming technologies, information about crop cycles and crop diversity, access to business mentors, and an opportunity to collaborate with other local farmers. The goal is to increase household incomes and provide greater opportunity for farmers in rural areas. Engaging the local community and encouraging collaboration will in turn boost the local economy and encourage more business ventures within the community of Njabini, and surrounding communities.

Project funds (a total of $35,000) would be allotted to three major components of this project. $20,000 will be used for agricultural training sessions, including the cost of hiring an Agribusiness Firm to lead workshops and travel to Njabini monthly.

The remaining $15,000 will go towards equipment and supplies needed to complete workshops, as well as providing seed and other materials to farmers as start-up to increase their farm output.

Club members of the Rotary Club of Nairobi East along with members from the Rotary Club of Escondido Sunrise would coordinate with administrative staff at Flying Kites to generate quarterly reports including measurements of business progress and impact reports from local families involved in both aspects of the project. Additionally, members of Nairobi East will be in attendance at the monthly workshops and ensuring that the program is meeting the project goals while facilitating local economic development. Members of Escondido Sunrise have an established relationship with the community of Njabini, and will be assessing reports, as well as collaborating with Nairobi East to ensure the success of the project.

Primary Host Partner

District: 9212

Rotary Club of: Nairobi-East

Primary Contact: kadri Humal-Ayal

Email: kadri.h.ayal@gmail.com

Primary International Partner

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Escondido Sunrise

Primary Contact: Jim Ponder

Email: jponder@turnkeysr.com

Project Status

Dropped
This project has been "Dropped". Check the history log entries to see why it was dropped.

Project listed for the 2017-18 Rotary Year.

The TRF Grant application number is #1747703.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Nairobi-East (9212)

8-Nov-16

$105

$0

$105

Escondido Sunrise (5340)

8-Nov-16

$10,500

$10,000

$20,500

El Cajon Sunset (5340)

13-Nov-16

$62

$0

$62

Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation

$5,333

$10,000

$15,333

Total

$36,000

DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee.

Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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History Log Entries

8-Nov-16

by Jim Ponder

System Entry: Creation of project page.

13-Nov-16

System Entry

System Entry: Pledge of $62 by Richard Makau of the Rotary Club of El Cajon Sunset, District 5340.

13-Nov-16

System Entry

System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged".

21-Mar-17

by Jim Ponder

Good day. The team in Africa has conducted a site visit and is finalizing planning details now required by RI. It is anticipated that this will be completed early next week.

24-Jul-17

by Jim Ponder

System Entry: Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.

16-Oct-17

by Jim Ponder

System Entry: Application approved by The Rotary Foundation.

2-Mar-18

by Jim Ponder

This project was rejected by the primary partner organization, Flying Kites in Kenya. It is no longer an active grant.

2-Jul-18

by Jim Ponder

This project was rejected by the primary partner organization, Flying Kites in Kenya. It is no longer an active grant.

12-Aug-19

by Philippe Lamoise

System Entry: Project dropped by Philippe Lamoise.

Reason for dropping: Per Jim Ponder this project has been rejected and needs to be dropped.

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