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Poultry Production in Haiti (Continues to Change Lives)

Henry Couser
2 Posts
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Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Since August of 2010, Operation Mobilization (OM) Haiti has been working with various organizations and individuals interested in poultry production (broilers and layers). These initiatives have proven quite successful and thus far we have helped get 48 "farms" into operation. These farmers are on track to produce almost

Devex.com

Kay Hiramine
94 Posts
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Posted 5 months ago
This is a great site for people interested in jobs and what is happening in the development world. Cheers, Kay link text

Seeking investor for equity partnership in North Africa

Kevin Dooley
1 Post
0 Votes 2 Replies 114 Views
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago, updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Guest House renovation and management opportunity in North Africa with positive cash-flow in first 6 months. Positive Social impact. $120K US$ total investment sought - 15% of investment portfolio. High Tourism route/nitch. Ancient property. For more information or a showing please contact me ghi.consulting@gmail.com

Business Training Materials

Mike McCausland
54 Posts
0 Votes 0 Replies 262 Views
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
We are looking for good Business Training materials for next steps after micro development training. Have a lot of successful micro business leaders in Africa looking for the next training opportunities for growth and development. Anyone have any recommendations for training materials? Thanks! Mike

Loan Funds for Tanzania

Mike McCausland
54 Posts
0 Votes 0 Replies 167 Views
Posted 11 months ago
Hello Starfish Community! I have a friend who is traveling to Tanzania in a couple weeks and interested in meeting people who want to build or expand their business. They provide loans in the range of $5-50,000 USD. Please contact me if you know anyone that has

Re-Selling Goods Created in Developing Countries

Tim Young
3 Posts
2 Votes 12 Replies 2250 Views
Posted 1 year, 12 months ago, updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
My church is considering setting up a small "store" where we sell goods that are created in developing countries. I have seen a number of small displays of goods from a small village here or there. I am looking to see what types of options are available for

Poultry Production in Haiti

Henry Couser
2 Posts
0 Votes 1 Reply 459 Views
Posted 1 year, 2 months ago, updated 1 year, 2 months ago
OM is currently partnering with Haiti Broilers (a subsidiary of Jamaica Broilers) to construct Broiler and Layer Houses for Orphanages, Churches, Schools and Small Farmers throughout Haiti. The per capita income in Haiti last year was $480. The cost of constructing a 10'x40' broiler house is @ $3500.

New to Starfish Community

Glenn R Fadner
2 Posts
0 Votes 8 Replies 457 Views
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago, updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Hi, I'm also new to the Community, but it was recommended to us by a friend who attended the recent gathering. My wife and I own a 5-year-old import business focused on creating economic empowerment among artisans within the 3rd World by seeking outlets for their products in North ...

CHRISTIAN MANUFACTURER SEEKING DISTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE USA

Nabil Safi
3 Posts
0 Votes 1 Reply 322 Views
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago, updated 1 year, 3 months ago
About NEW CLEANING TECHNOLOGY Bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi can be discovered in every environment and are part of normal everyday life. Even in the cleanest environments, many kinds of microbes will begin to multiply on surfaces and sometimes reach harmful levels. If these contaminated surfaces are touched by individuals ...

Ornamental Tropical Fish Exports from Tropical Rainforest Villages

Daron Tan
3 Posts
0 Votes 2 Replies 346 Views
Posted 1 year, 3 months ago, updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Hello, We are working in partnership with various groups interested in the rural development through sustainable ornamental fish exports from Borneo. We are also seeking to develop high value commercial fish farming intergrating villagers and natural resources of unspoilt locations. Our area of specialty is endemic ornamental flora and fauna ...