Ever seen Derek Sivers’ Ted Talk on How To Start A Movement? You know that lone nut that is dancing at the concert before a second nut joins him, and then, a third, and fourth, and so on? Well, that’s how we’re feeling right now.
East Africa
Year In Review: Spotlight On Rubaare Two Years After
It’s the end of the year and the time to report back to you on our progress!
NEWS: Charcoal is Uganda’s “black gold.”
“The charcoal trade, referred to as “black gold” by Kampala traders, has become more profitable than the forests where trees are being indiscriminately cut down for charcoal-burning.”
NEWS: Grain farmers shifting to planting trees, especially for fuel
Via Kenya’s Daily Nation — (16/04/2013) Investment in private forestry is becoming profitable, in Western Kenya due to increased demand for wood fuel by textile and food processing industries.
Grain farmers who have invested in commercial forestry are recording huge profits as a result of the high demand for wood products that has outstripped forest plantation establishments.
Call for Comments – Potential Grant Competition for Fuel-Efficient Cookstove Distribution in Kenya
This is a Public Service Announcement brought to you by the good people at Winrock and USAID:
The United States Agency for International Development and Winrock International are soliciting Expressions of Interest (“EOIs”) in support of a possible 18-month, $1 million USD (maximum) grant award (or awards).