1. Posted on Monday 18 February 2008 - 06:40

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   knasus

   

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   PREP-AID is a newly formed not-for-profit organization focusing on disaster preparedness and emergency response. We strive for innovative, aggressive, efficient and effective solutions to disaster preparedness and emergency response, maximizing the use of resources on projects with the greatest impact. The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project reflects PREP-AID’s desire to provide an immediate response to a current crisis, while also providing a cost-effective and self-sustaining solution that will create opportunities for the project beneficiaries beyond the project’s expiry.
   
   Statement of Need: Following the disputed presidential elections in December 2007, Kenya has experienced unprecedented violent clashes among supporters of opposing political camps, which has resulted in large numbers of persons being displaced from their homes and farms in various parts of the country. Large-scale displacement of people from some of Kenya’s most productive agricultural land, particularly in the Rift Valley and Western provinces, has adversely affected Kenya’s agricultural sector, with potentially long-term implications. Recent reports have warned of looming famine and food shortages if the current situation is not normalized soon.
   
   The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will target the estimated 250,000 – 300,000 displaced persons around the country, who are currently housed in camps managed by the Kenya Red Cross Society. Plans are currently underway to resettle displaced persons and provide food assistance. The bulk of this food assistance will consist of grains and non-perishable food items, which can be transported and stored over longer periods of time. PREP-AID’s Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will complement existing food assistance efforts by focusing on perishable food items (specifically fresh vegetables), and will provide additional benefits by taking advantage of the planting season, encouraging farmers to begin producing food, and providing nutritious supplements over the coming months. With the onset of the long rainy season in March, urgent action is needed to ensure that resettled farmers will have access to seed to begin planting as soon as possible.
   
   
   Methodology: The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will distribute 100,000 individual sachets consisting of a mixed variety of fast-growing, short-maturing, hardy vegetable seeds designed to produce fresh food that will be sufficient to sustain an average-sized Kenyan family (6-8 persons) from within 6 weeks after sowing. The seed packs will be distributed to families free of charge by the Kenya Red Cross Society.
   
   Other funding sources: PREP-AID is currently sourcing funding and other contributions from donor agencies, international organizations and corporate sponsors. To date PREP-AID has had initial discussions with representatives of the Kenya Red Cross Society (logistical support)
   
   Summary: Urgent action is needed to address the current crises resulting from displacement of large numbers of people from agricultural land, and to mitigate the threat of famine and food shortages over the coming months. The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project represents a proactive approach that seeks to address the problem before it happens, and while there is still time to act. PREP-AID is ready and willing to roll-out the seed distribution project as soon as funding is available to purchase and prepare seed packs. PREP-AID has already identified suppliers and partners to assist with the distribution of the seed packs.
   
   If you want to be part of this effort by means of financial contribution , think tank ideas, or just want to follow our progress and encourage us, welcome. info@prep-aid.org
   
   Regards
   
   
   Su Kahumbu

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1. Posted on Friday 22 February 2008 13:07

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   Dipesh

   

   Dipesh Pabari
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   Lid sinds September 2007

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   Hey Sue!
   
   Welcome to the Africa News platform!!

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   Dipesh Pabari

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