2. Promoting self-sufficient farming for Tanzanian farmers

Promoting self-sufficient farming for Tanzanian farmers

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Despite Tanzania’s rich soil and favourable conditions, many families still face hunger every year. One of the main reasons is the extended dry season, lasting from May to October, which makes traditional farming methods difficult. Our project focuses on equipping Tanzanian students and farmers with practical knowledge on drought-resistant farming techniques. By introducing these sustainable practices, we aim to improve food production and support the development of stronger, self-sufficient communities across Tanzania. 

In partnership with the YEP-Tanzania foundation, we will spend three months working at a farm-school in Misungwi, Northern Tanzania. Our focus will be on improving the existing irrigation system to enhance farming conditions. 

This project has two primary goals: solving a technical issue and making an impact on the local community. Technically, we aim to address the problem of clogged irrigation equipment by installing a water well. This will provide clean water for the farm’s irrigation system and ensure more reliable harvests. Additionally, the well will allow us to sell affordable clean water to surrounding communities, improving access to safe water. 

On the community side, our goal is to support YEP-Tanzania’s mission of empowering underserved youth. YEP trains young Tanzanians to become entrepreneurs in agriculture, teaching them how to run their own farms. By involving them in our project and explaining the reasons behind each decision, we hope to help inspire the next generation of farmers in the region. 

We are Tjalline (mechanical engineer), Maurits (social science and innovation), Max (mechanical engineering), and Maud (technical policy and management). We are a team within the minor International Entrepreneurship and Development at TU-Delft.  

Our group has different academic backgrounds, giving us a mix of skills in both technical and social areas. This will help us succeed in Tanzania, not just with the technical side of things, but also by making a real difference for the people we are working with! 

For our project to succeed, we need your financial support. We are targeting an amount of €5500. This money will be used to install the water well and with this supply the farm and the community of clean water. The students will gain knowledge on what is possible and see the value of investing in a water well. We would like to emphasize that all travel expenses and living costs are entirely borne by us. This means that 100% of the raised amount will be directly invested in the project.  

The raised money will go towards the following investments: 

  • The drilling of the bore hole: €4500 
  • Infrastructure surrounding the water hole: €750 
  • Services and consultation: €250 

We appreciate any form of financial contribution to support our project. 

If you have any questions about the project or are interested in a collaboration, you can email us at projectmisungwi@gmail.com or reach us by phone at +31622559119. For additional information about the farm and YEP-Tanzania, you can visit https://yeptanzania.or.tz/. 

Thank you very much! 

Maud, Maurits, Max and Tjalline 

 

€15 Donate Marifiki of Misungwi  - If you are choosing to become a Marifiki of Misungwi, or a friend of Misungwi, you get exclusive access to biweekly updates from Tanzania on Whatsapp. We will keep you informed about the ins and outs of the project with photos, videos, and short updates. 13 donors €30 Donate Marafiki Wema wa Misungwi - If you are a good friend of Misungwi, you’ll get access to our 'best' friends on Instagram. Here, you’ll see daily photos and videos from Misungwi, giving you a real impression! You’ll also get exclusive access to biweekly updates on WhatsApp. 12 donors €60 Donate Marafiki wa Shaba wa Misungwi  - If you choose the Bronze Friend option, in addition to exclusive updates via WhatsApp and access to our 'best friends' on Instagram, you’ll receive a personal souvenir from Misungwi. We will pick out a bracelet from a local shop just for you and bring it back to the Netherlands. 3 donors €125 Donate Recommended Marafiki wa Fedha wa Misungwi  - Are you a Silver Friend? Then you’ll have access to exclusive updates via WhatsApp, access to our 'best friends' on Instagram for daily photos, a bracelet from a local shop, and with part of your donation, we’ll buy a pair of shoes for one of the children in the Misungwi community. 2 donors €180 Donate Marafiki wa Dhahabu wa Misungwi  - At this level of donation (Golden friends of Misungwi), you’ll have access to exclusive updates via WhatsApp, access to our 'best friends' on Instagram for daily photos, a bracelet from a local shop, and with part of your donation, we’ll buy a pair of shoes for one of the children in the Misungwi community. Lastly, you’ll have access to an aftermovie with exclusive footage! 4 donors €350 Donate Marafiki wa Almasi wa Misungwi  - Diamond friends of Misungwi; this opportunity is especially a great chance for businesses! Promote your company on our Instagram through a story or a post, which we will create for you in advance. Also, promotion via our Whatsapp community or our aftermovie is possible. For questions, inquiries or other price options you can email us at: projectmisungwi@gmail.com. 2 donors
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Goal achieved!!

 12-11-2024 | 11:03 Dear everyone, We've achieved our goal! We want to thank each and every one of you immensely for your donations, which will make it possible to realize our project. We are now in Tanzania and will be closing the fundraising. Once we receive the data from the platform, further information will follow about updates during our project. Once again, a huge thank you, and you’ll hear from us soon! :) Best regards, Max, Maurits, Tjalline, and Maud
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