ALIN Awarded 2011 Access to Learning Award by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

James Nguo, ALIN Regional Director, rejoices after the announcement in San Juan, Puerto Rico by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Photo: © BMGF


Watch video here: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/2011-atla-award-alin-slideshow.aspx

Friday, March 29, 2013

HOW TO MAKE A FIRELESS COOKER

HOW TO MAKE A FIRELESS COOKER:.
Photo courtesy of Household Energy Network
Requirements:
News papers,
A basket with its cover,
A black cloth ( cotton ),
A black thread,
A sewing needle and
A polythene paper.
Procedures:
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Lay the polythene paper in the basket ,
Use the needle to ensure that it remains on the walls of the basket,
Lay the newspapers to  one inch thick,
Ensure they remain on the walls by sewing,
Cover the newspaper with the polythene paper,
Lay the cloth and sew it to ensure it takes the shape of the basket.
Repeat the process to ensure the cover is well made.
Keep it in a cool and dry place ready to use.
How it works:
Lets take an example preparing rice.
Prepare your food until it boils,
Transfer it into your fireless cooker and cover it tight.
Wait for the prescribed time.
Then open the cooker and your food is ready for consumption.
Reasons / advantages:
High costs of charcoal,
High costs of gas,
High costs of kerosene,
To reduce exploitation of forests,
To control climate change and,
To reduce domestic violence.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

ANOTHER CASH CROP NOWADAYS

ANOTHER CASH CROP NOWADAYS: did you know that you can make good money only in your small piece of land with little water possible? check how you can grow arrow roots in areas with little water
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Thursday, March 7, 2013

THE OUTLOOK FOR THE MARCH - APRIL - MAY (MAM) FORECAST

Weather forecasts and historical climatic data form part of the core information required by most farmers when making strategic and operational decisions. Historical data can be used to determine climatic trends which could assist in determining which crops and/or varieties to plant in an area.

Kenya meteorological department has released the below seasonal forecast.