Comments on: Magnet Effect Supports First Community Strengthening Project http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127 Sarah's Adventures Working For Flying Kites Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:49:58 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127/comment-page-1#comment-61 Sarah Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:49:58 +0000 http://www.sarahinkenya.com/?p=127#comment-61 Rabbit meat is really gaining in popularity here - there have been many reports in the news about how it is healthier and leaner than goat, which is the most popular kind of meat. Also, the fur gets exported to Europe. The families do not sell the product directly - SWORD takes the rabbits to a butcher to be properly killed and skinned, and then sell the meat and fur to restaurants and a fur exporter. So it is similar to the Nuru model. Rabbit meat is really gaining in popularity here – there have been many reports in the news about how it is healthier and leaner than goat, which is the most popular kind of meat. Also, the fur gets exported to Europe. The families do not sell the product directly – SWORD takes the rabbits to a butcher to be properly killed and skinned, and then sell the meat and fur to restaurants and a fur exporter. So it is similar to the Nuru model.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127/comment-page-1#comment-60 Sarah Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:43:25 +0000 http://www.sarahinkenya.com/?p=127#comment-60 Hey Leslie! If people are interested in donating to this project, they can mail a check to Flying Kites or donate online at the website and then drop me an email specifying they would like the funds to go towards Magnet Effect. smedway@flyingkitesglobal.org Hey Leslie! If people are interested in donating to this project, they can mail a check to Flying Kites or donate online at the website and then drop me an email specifying they would like the funds to go towards Magnet Effect. smedway@flyingkitesglobal.org

]]> By: Sarah http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127/comment-page-1#comment-59 Sarah Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:42:22 +0000 http://www.sarahinkenya.com/?p=127#comment-59 Hey Leslie! If people would like to direct funds to our Magnet Effect program, they can send a check to Flying Kites or make an online donation and then drop me an email specifying that they are interested in going towards this project. smedway@flyingkitesglobal.org Hey Leslie! If people would like to direct funds to our Magnet Effect program, they can send a check to Flying Kites or make an online donation and then drop me an email specifying that they are interested in going towards this project. smedway@flyingkitesglobal.org

]]> By: Erica http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127/comment-page-1#comment-56 Erica Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:35:07 +0000 http://www.sarahinkenya.com/?p=127#comment-56 Income generation...yes! Love it. I'm curious about the demand for rabbit meat, fur, etc in the local market. Is there enough demand to meet supply? Are families responsible for selling to the market (once the rabbits are of age)? If they are, does SWORD help set appropriate pricing and thinking about business aspects? If a family has not had any entrepreneurial experience, there might be a bit of a learning curve. This sounds a bit like Nuru's maize program; however, in Nuru's case, I believe Nuru buys the maize from the farmers (bc they have ability to properly store it until the market reaches a good price) and then sells it. Might be worth looking into that type of model? Income generation…yes! Love it. I’m curious about the demand for rabbit meat, fur, etc in the local market. Is there enough demand to meet supply? Are families responsible for selling to the market (once the rabbits are of age)? If they are, does SWORD help set appropriate pricing and thinking about business aspects? If a family has not had any entrepreneurial experience, there might be a bit of a learning curve. This sounds a bit like Nuru’s maize program; however, in Nuru’s case, I believe Nuru buys the maize from the farmers (bc they have ability to properly store it until the market reaches a good price) and then sells it. Might be worth looking into that type of model?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.sarahinkenya.com/archives/127/comment-page-1#comment-54 Leslie Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:34:10 +0000 http://www.sarahinkenya.com/?p=127#comment-54 Thank you, Sarah. You mentioned that several people had donated both from FKLA and from the US. Would it be possible for you to suggest how those of us not in either location might also donate? Go, rabbits! Leslie Thank you, Sarah.

You mentioned that several people had donated both from FKLA and from the US. Would it be possible for you to suggest how those of us not in either location might also donate?

Go, rabbits!

Leslie

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