ENCOURAGING THE CONSUMPTION OF MINERAL RICH INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES
Indigenous vegetables are rich in minerals and fibre. There should be awareness on their nutritional value.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
TERRY
Last Name
KABEA
Website
Organization
Moving Up
Country
Kenya
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
Moving Up
Organization Website
Organization Phone
+254720210260
Organization Address
3065-10100
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Organization Country
Your idea
Name Your Project
ENCOURAGING THE CONSUMPTION OF MINERAL RICH INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES
Country your work focuses on
Kenya
Describe Your Idea
Indigenous vegetables are rich in minerals and fibre. There should be awareness on their nutritional value.
Website URL
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
Indigenous vegetables are easy to cultivate and cheap.They are also rich in minerals as compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowance. They are affordable as compared to mineral supplements.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
Our organization has members in Kenyatta and Nairobi university who are willing to participate in the awareness creation.
Problem
To create awareness on entrepreneurship and health by conducting seminars.
Actions
We have partnered with KIRDI, a government body that facilitates technology transfer.
Results
The members will be trained on preparing and marketing the indigenous vegetables.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
2010: Recruiting more members to the organization.
2011: Financial assistance to support the project.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
Financial constraint.
How many people will your project serve annually?
101‐1000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
Less than $50
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
In what country?
Kenya
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
Kenya Industrial Development Research Institute
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
KIRDI helps in technology transfer.
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
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The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
I noticed the declined consumption of indigenous vegetables. Analyzing the nutritional value of these vegetables was the project for my undergraduate studies. To my discovery these vegetables are rich in minerals and fiber.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
Consumption of these vegetables will go a long way in alleviating malnutrition.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Web Search (e.g., Google or Yahoo)
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
Advert in the local newspaper,
 | 135 weeks agoTERRY KABEA updated this Competition Entry. |
| 135 weeks agoTERRY KABEA submitted this idea. |
