Happy holidays from all of us at KickStart International! This season, we're grateful for the incredible resilience of smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa. Your support helps farming families to build bright futures. Here's to a thriving 2025! ? (Handmade batik by Kenyan artist Richard Kimbo)
KickStart International
非盈利组织
San Francisco，California 3,744 位关注者
Investing in tools for enterprising farmers to move from poverty to prosperity in just one season. #IrrigateAfrica
关于我们
KickStart’s mission is to get millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost effectively and sustainably. KickStart creates opportunities for poor, rural, entrepreneurial farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to make money and offers a permanent solution to address the deepest root of poverty; lack of income. KickStart designs and mass markets simple, money-making tools that open up business opportunities for poor smallholder farmers. MoneyMaker brand, human powered, irrigation pumps are the most widely used of these products and provide an ideal and environmentally friendly solution that will quickly enable poor farming families to access water and grow crops. These low-cost ($35 and $100 USD) pumps are sold in local retail shops (KickStart works with factories, shippers, distributors and dealers to ensure that our pumps are made widely available and accessible to poor communities and in rural areas), and once purchased, enable farmers to move from rain-fed farming to irrigated agriculture at which point they can grow crops year-round and sell their crops at a profit during the dry season when prices are high. With increased income, they lift themselves out of poverty and improve their quality of life by being able to access: plentiful food, clean water, education for their children and healthcare for their families.
- 网站
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https://www.kickstart.org
KickStart International的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- San Francisco，California
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1991
- 领域
- Enterprise development、agriculture、irrigation、water、poverty、health、relief和social enterprise
地点
KickStart International员工
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Michael Mills
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Alan Spybey
Director, Product Intelligence and Development at KickStart International
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John Kagaruki
Developer, Audio Engineer, Event Manager, Board Member Kickstart Tanzania, DCMA and Little Theatre Dsm.
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Nick Moon
Programs Director at Orkidstudio; Co-founder KickStart International; Exec Chair Wanda Organic; Chair Ongoza for Youth
动态
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Over 20.9 million people, primarily in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar, faced acute food insecurity by May 2024. That's as if the entire population of New York City faced food insecurity doubled. This isn't just a number—it's a stark reminder of the urgent need for global action on climate resilience and food security. Let's raise awareness and support sustainable solutions to ensure no one goes hungry. ???? #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #ActNow
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?? The Impact of Irrigation Income on Farmers' Lives?? Access to irrigation isn't just about water—it's about transforming lives. Here's how farmers are using their irrigation income: ?? Reinvestment: Farmers are expanding their enterprises, buying better seeds, and modernizing equipment, boosting productivity and economic growth. ?? Healthcare Savings: With stable incomes, farmers can set aside funds for medical emergencies, ensuring their families' well-being. ?? Education Investment: Irrigation income allows farmers to prioritize education, providing brighter futures for their children and fostering community development. Through irrigation, farmers not only irrigate their fields but also sow seeds of opportunity and progress in their communities. #IrrigationImpact #EmpoweringFarmers #RuralDevelopment
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?? Discover Our Diverse Impacts!?????? ? Increased Income: Through sustainable farming practices and market access initiatives, we're helping farmers boost their income and build a better future for their families. ?? Food Security: By promoting agricultural diversity and resilience, we're ensuring communities have access to nutritious food year-round, even in challenging times. ?? Climate Resilience: Our efforts in soil conservation, water management, and agroforestry contribute to building climate-resilient landscapes, safeguarding livelihoods for generations to come. ???? Empowered Women: We're committed to gender equality in agriculture, empowering women with training, resources, and opportunities to thrive as leaders and decision-makers in their communities. Want to learn more about our impactful initiatives? Visit our website to discover how you can join us in creating positive change! ??? #SustainableImpact #Empowerment #FoodSecurity https://buff.ly/4c7UR1q
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???? A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters! Because of your generosity, we have successfully met our $100,000 matching goal. This will allow us to bring life-changing innovations and training to farmers in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Angola. Your support is making a significant impact! ???? #Gratitude #ThankYou #DroughtRelief #CommunitySupport
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?? Critical Support Needed ?? Time is running out to make a significant difference! We're so close to hitting our goal of $100,000! Until midnight tonight, all donations for drought relief will be matched until we reach our goal of $100,000. Join us in providing essential support to those in need. Donate now at kickstart.org. #ActNow #DroughtSupport
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?? Farming Friday: Nourishing Fields in Singida, Tanzania?? Witness the transformative impact of irrigation in Singida, Tanzania, as farmers work tirelessly to cultivate their fields. Support their efforts by donating today and empowering them to continue their vital work. #FarmingFriday #Singida #Tanzania #DonateNow https://buff.ly/47EA3fs
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