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Background to the Summit
Uganda Government through Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has been executing several programs that have been essential and critical in National development. These programs have been designed in line with the national stra…
December 29, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Background to the Summit
Uganda Government through Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has been executing several programs that have been essential and critical in National development. These programs have been designed in line with the national stra…
When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that
Is there enough for commercial purposes?
And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The best part is that…
December 29, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Background to the Summit
Uganda Government through Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has been executing several programs that have been essential and critical in National development. These programs have been designed in line with the national stra…
December 29, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Background to the Summit
Uganda Government through Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has been executing several programs that have been essential and critical in National development. These programs have been designed in line with the national stra…
British African Economic Federation Ltd at Royal Over-seas League,
November 20, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
The BAEF is holding its first introductory meeting on Friday 20th November at between 6pm and 9pm the Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, St James St SW1A 1LR.
Nearest Tube: Green Park
The meeting will provide an opportunity for Founder members, t…
British African Economic Federation Ltd at Royal Over-seas League,
November 20, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
The BAEF is holding its first introductory meeting on Friday 20th November at between 6pm and 9pm the Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, St James St SW1A 1LR.
Nearest Tube: Green Park
The meeting will provide an opportunity for Founder members, t…
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I am the Founder and owner of Ethnic Supplies Ltd a social enterprise that supports East african women involved in textile and handicraft production reach a much wider market with their goods. I believe that this is a more sustainable way out of poverty.
I am passionate development issues and I bring a "hard earned" approach/exprience to my work or debates to this topic
I am also the lead Trustee of a charity LET THEM HELP THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY, whose aims are to enable folk in developing world to share their skills with folk in the developing world.
Our current project is in Ruhanga SW Uganda. The biggest challenge in that community is accessing clean water and currently women and children spend up to 3 hours day in search of clean water.
The charity has teamed up with OTTIMO CAFFE who will use some of their profits to support the community projects in Uganda
If I can help you in anyway, please get in touch
My blog is at http://ethnicsupplies.wordpress.com/
Charity website www.lethemhelpthemselves.org
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Is Wild Silk Africa's best kept secret?
When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that
Is there enough for commercial purposes?
And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The best part is that there is a whole conservation project underway to protect Madagascar’s natural heritage.
Tapia, or Uapaca Bojeri, is the staple food of the wild Malagasy silkworm, called Landibe (b… Continue
Is there enough for commercial purposes?
And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The best part is that there is a whole conservation project underway to protect Madagascar’s natural heritage.
Tapia, or Uapaca Bojeri, is the staple food of the wild Malagasy silkworm, called Landibe (b… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 6:30pm —
Global Giving UK
Have you heard about Global Giving UK, a charity of charities? This is how the charity describes itself.
GlobalGiving.co.uk enables you to donate to well-vetted charity projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America, and to tangibly see the impact of your giving. Projects on GlobalGiving.co.uk are screened to ensure they meet a genuine charitable purpose, in areas such as education, health, economic development and the envir… Continue
GlobalGiving.co.uk enables you to donate to well-vetted charity projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America, and to tangibly see the impact of your giving. Projects on GlobalGiving.co.uk are screened to ensure they meet a genuine charitable purpose, in areas such as education, health, economic development and the envir… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 9:49am —
Global Giving UK
Have you heard about Global Giving UK, a charity of charities? This is how the charity describes itself.
GlobalGiving.co.uk enables you to donate to well-vetted charity projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America, and to tangibly see the impact of your giving. Projects on GlobalGiving.co.uk are screened to ensure they meet a genuine charitable purpose, in areas such as education, health, economic development and the envir… Continue
GlobalGiving.co.uk enables you to donate to well-vetted charity projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America, and to tangibly see the impact of your giving. Projects on GlobalGiving.co.uk are screened to ensure they meet a genuine charitable purpose, in areas such as education, health, economic development and the envir… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 9:47am —
Blog Action Day 09- Climate change and poverty
Today is 15 October 2009 and Blog Action Day 09 is here! Blog Action day see bloggers around the world write blogs on an issue that affects humanity and this year the them is CLIMATE CHANGE
I thought I would add a twist to it by looking at climate change and poverty as I strongly believe that these two go hand in hand in the parts of the world where my work is based.
On the whole the people I work with in East Africa are in rural areas and live off t… Continue
I thought I would add a twist to it by looking at climate change and poverty as I strongly believe that these two go hand in hand in the parts of the world where my work is based.
On the whole the people I work with in East Africa are in rural areas and live off t… Continue
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:16am — 2 Comments
Human Computer Interaction- Research and Practice
I am now back in UK and it is time to reflect on the first part of the week in Uppsala. The Ethics Roles in Interaction Design in Developing regions workshop was part of wider conference Interact 2009 whose aims were to bring together Researchers and Practitioners to consider issues of Human Computer Interaction.
Our workshop was made up of practitioners and researchers some of whom were Ma… Continue
Our workshop was made up of practitioners and researchers some of whom were Ma… Continue
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 8:42am —
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I am From India and working in plastics Industry.
We aim to providing Business Model & creating Opportunity for the poor, Under and Un Educated Youths, Training and assistance to young ENTREPRENEURS to help them to start their own industry for growth, be Self Employed to escape the endless cycle of poverty.
We have specially developed Mini Plastics Injection and Blow machines, which are Efficient, Economical and Convenient for the common people to start and sustain own industry with very small capital.
We have been conducting training sessions as well visiting as Guest for training in EDP and other plastic industry and self Development programs by CIPET, SISI, SIES school of packaging, MCED, MITCON and other Government and Non Govt institutions.
We also have been publishing PLASTIC TECHNICAL HANDBOOK since 1994, which provides all the required information both technical and industry for Plastic industry and gives complete guidlines to new Entrepreneurs and students. (http://davetechnical.com/technical_handbook__consultants)
I like to make friends and work toward mutual growth and development
Await your reply and response.
Parag Dave
I look forward to staying in touch.
Kindest regards.
Emmanuel Senyo
I am glad you are willing to assit where you can,i ill keep in touch.We are the change we seek in this world.
Thank you,
Vctoria.
Richmond would work for me though I'm not really familiar with that part of town. Can we meet Monday or Tuesday next week as I am out of town from Wednesday?
Femi
Would love to meet up 'cos I'm curious about your work and how I can be involved. I'll also like to introduce you to my projects to see if we can find collaboration areas.
Regards,
Femi
Thank you!
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