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Some time ago I posted about a project I worked on in Kabondo, Kenya. It was a small pilot of reusable, cloth sanitary pads. The pilot lasted 6 months, at which time we gathered data from the participating girls, about their experiences. After some…
Some time ago I posted about a project I worked on in Kabondo, Kenya. It was a small pilot of reusable, cloth sanitary pads. The pilot lasted 6 months, at which time we gathered data from the participating girls, about their experiences. After some…
Recently I tried to raise $2500 through a Twitter fundraising campaign. While we didn't reach our target (we now have just of $800 towards our goal - $500 raised during the event), I did learn some valuable lessons.
A bit of background -
Kabondo h…
Here is a write-up that Eric Ochanji put together regarding the background and impact of income generating activities (IGAs) and microloans.
Income Generating Activities for Guardians of orphans and vulnerable children/Foster parents/Child headed…
Tweetheart09 - that's the name.
The idea - use Twitter to send Valentine's Day wishes and raise $2500 for the community of Kabondo, Kenya. Can we do it? If we look at the success of other events such as TweetsGiving raising over $11,000 in 48 hours…
Tweetheart at Online
February 13, 2009 at 12pm to February 15, 2009 at 12am
Tweetheart is an expression of love and caring for not only your sweethearts, but also your friends and Tweethearts around the world! Inspired by those have come before us, but created by the Kabondo Poverty Alleviation Organization (www.kabondopove…
Tweetheart at Online
February 13, 2009 at 12pm to February 15, 2009 at 12am
Tweetheart is an expression of love and caring for not only your sweethearts, but also your friends and Tweethearts around the world! Inspired by those have come before us, but created by the Kabondo Poverty Alleviation Organization (www.kabondopove…
Profile Information
- My web address:
- http://www.africabookproject.org
- About me:
- I am very interested in international development and operate a charity called the Africa Book Project, which provides educational resources to schools and in Africa (primarily Kenya). I worked as a researcher and program evaluator for health and social programs for some time. I attended the University of Calgary and received a BA in Political Science as well as a certificate in Visual Design. I am currently pursuing a career in photography.
I am also a facilitator and volunteer with Nabuur www.nabuur.com, for the villages of Kabondo, Kenya and Kyomya, Uganda. I also do some volunteer work with Fig Tree Foundation www.figtreefoundation.org.
- My featured action web address:
- http://www.africabookproject.org
Barb Briggs's Blog
Follow-Up on Reusable Sanitary Pad Project
Some time ago I posted about a project I worked on in Kabondo, Kenya. It was a small pilot of reusable, cloth sanitary pads. The pilot lasted 6 months, at which time we gathered data from the participating girls, about their experiences. After some time, I have FINALLY completed the compilation of the data! Rather than write a long report, I opted to put it together in point form on slides.
A small note - this was not meant to be a scientific or academic study. The point was to gather some basi… Continue
A small note - this was not meant to be a scientific or academic study. The point was to gather some basi… Continue
Posted on June 9, 2009 at 10:46pm — 2 Comments
Going Green - Lessons From My Grandfather
Growing up with my grandfather living next door, I learned many things that today would be called environmental, but to my grandfather, they were just practical. Born in 1919, he lived through the depression and WWII. He spent his early years working on his family farm where he learned frugality, resourcefulness and patience. Those values served him and the environment very well.
Nothing was ever thrown out. If it broke - it was fixed. There was no just going out to buy something new. I remembe… Continue
Nothing was ever thrown out. If it broke - it was fixed. There was no just going out to buy something new. I remembe… Continue
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 1:06am —
Lessons Learned - Using Twitter to Fundraise
Recently I tried to raise $2500 through a Twitter fundraising campaign. While we didn't reach our target (we now have just of $800 towards our goal - $500 raised during the event), I did learn some valuable lessons.
A bit of background -
Kabondo has been trying to raise about $1500 for a microloan program along with $500 each for 2 other small projects for nearly a year, with little luck. We had established a GiveMeaning page and had raised about $300 and wanted to finish the fundraisin… Continue
A bit of background -
Kabondo has been trying to raise about $1500 for a microloan program along with $500 each for 2 other small projects for nearly a year, with little luck. We had established a GiveMeaning page and had raised about $300 and wanted to finish the fundraisin… Continue
Posted on February 22, 2009 at 11:02am —
Tweetheart and Kabondo
Here's a very brief video talking about Kabondo and how our small projects may make a difference. I had the opportunity to visit and I just wanted to share some of those experiences.
My first attempt at video - so be nice!
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My first attempt at video - so be nice!
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Posted on February 14, 2009 at 6:01pm —
IGAs - Some of the Impact on the Community
Here is a write-up that Eric Ochanji put together regarding the background and impact of income generating activities (IGAs) and microloans.
Income Generating Activities for Guardians of orphans and vulnerable children/Foster parents/Child headed households
The idea of supporting small income projects in Kabondo arose out of the need to help guardians of orphans and vulnerable children, sick widows, foster parents, child headed households have a sustainable way of affording the basic n… Continue
Income Generating Activities for Guardians of orphans and vulnerable children/Foster parents/Child headed households
The idea of supporting small income projects in Kabondo arose out of the need to help guardians of orphans and vulnerable children, sick widows, foster parents, child headed households have a sustainable way of affording the basic n… Continue
Posted on February 14, 2009 at 9:47am —
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I wonder how you can do all these ! You seem to versatile geneous woman. As we are working for child education here in India , i can uderstand how meaningful and difficult work is educational support. keep it up.
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