Peace Through Sustainable Economic Development

A project in Kabul, Afghanistan by Rafaat Ludin
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Utilizing solar fruit drying systems to triple the income of vegetable and fruit farmers in Afghanistan. A corporate to farmer venture.
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Backers: 11
Average Pledge Per Backer: $121

Funded: $1,326 of $100,000
Dates: Dec 3rd -> Jan 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Rafaat Ludin
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Latest News

Project time expires

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters and friends of this wonderful project, As you probably have noticed, the kickstarter timeline that had been allocated for this campaign is expiring.  Since we have not met our fundraising goal of $100,000 your locked commitments to... (Read More)

Layout of the Fruit Drying Center

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The fruit drying center will be located in the village and will employ from the village about 20 people, mostly women, in full time positions. In addition to that more people will be hired at specific seasons, while dozens of persons will be hired to... (Read More)

Developed & Manufactured in Afghanistan

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The solar dryers that will be used to dry fruits and vegetables for local farmers have been developed, designed and manufactured in Afghanistan by Afghan engineers in collaboration with our US Engineers. During the production of the dryers, dozens of... (Read More)

The Video - 100% Made by Children

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We intentionally let the video stay raw. The video was made 100% by Afghan Children in Colorado. They are well traveled and multi-lingual. They are a great mix of children with exposure to America, Germany, Turkey and Afghanistan.  Almost all have... (Read More)

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