AgriSkills4U Rural Reach

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Our Schools & Rural Reach Container Concept - Seeking Sponsorship to Empower Rural Communities

The impact of agricultural training in rural communities cannot be overstated. It is a crucial step towards achieving sustainable development in these areas.

By sponsoring our Rural Reach Container Concept, you will be helping to improve the productivity and efficiency of local farms. With the right agricultural knowledge and techniques, farmers can produce more crops using fewer resources, resulting in increased income and food security for the region.

Moreover, your sponsorship will help rural communities to adapt to changing environmental conditions. With the threat of climate change, training on sustainable farming practices such as conservation agriculture or permaculture is vital. This will enable farmers to reduce their impact on the environment and build resilience against natural disasters.

Sponsoring our Rural Reach Container Concept will also help preserve local food traditions and cultural heritage. Rural communities often have long histories of farming and traditional food production methods. By providing training on these methods, we can continue to celebrate and promote local foods while sharing the modern approaches and knowledge  with others.

Lastly, by empowering rural communities with agricultural skills, we can create job opportunities and support the development of rural economies. This, in turn, will stimulate economic growth in the region and improve the livelihoods of the people living there.

In conclusion, sponsoring our Rural Reach Container Concept is a powerful way to support sustainable development and make a significant impact in rural communities. Your sponsorship will enable us to provide training that is crucial for fostering food security, cultural preservation, and economic growth in these areas.

Data Collection
With a built-in Network, and a server per container, once the project is ongoing, collect live data as per how learner / member go through the training. Filter by Gender, Age etc. Break down and assess the impact of your investment by any capturable variable. 

Provide Incentives
Based on data collected, provide communities with incentives e.g. Boreholes, Supplier agreements etc. 
Or provide individual awards to the best learner.

Project Items / Features

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Why choose a container?


* Containers can be easily modified and customized               to suit specific educational needs.

* Mobility, can be transported anywhere, making them perfect   for remote and under-resourced areas.

* They are significantly cheaper and faster to erect than               brick and-mortar buildings.

* Cannot be vandalised (Painting) and  is weather-resistant.

* Decent and safe learning environment.

* Once installed, it requires virtually no maintenance.

* Collaborating with local businesses, organisations, or government agencies to acquire and repurpose containers can create valuable partnerships that extend beyond the educational realm. 




Tablet

Villagers/Community members are not computer literate

When using a normal computer/laptop it involves advance interaction like double clicking, right clicking, dragging and dropping etc. Even moving the mouse pointer is a problem for new users.

* Tablets typically feature touchscreens, which can be more intuitive and easier to navigate for individuals who are not familiar with traditional keyboard and mouse interactions.

*Operating System - Familiarity with the phones they use (Android or iOS)

*Lightweight and Easy to secure - One can fix them to a table or utilise the cabinet to lock them up and charge them at once

*Instant-On and Long Battery Life compared to a conventional laptop

 


Class

Classroom/ Centre Size Limit.
There are 2 common sizes when it comes to containers. Length - There is the 20ft (6m) and the 40ft (12m).
Height -  Common height is 8ft6inch (2.5m)
Width -  Common width is 8ft 2 inch (2.4m)

20ft(6m) - 10 - 15 Adults / 15 - 20 Children
40ft(12m) - 25 - 30 Adults  / 30 - 40 Children

These capacity estimates are approximate and can vary based on factors such as if we want to include a server for reporting purposes, projector, Solar batteries installation, ventilation requirements. All which are Optional

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Electricity?
With this project we are looking at partnering with local community institutions within the villages like the council / Head stead etc. where there will be electricity. 

If not we are looking at some solar energy solution, which the solar will be placed on the stop of the container.
The solution is based on using tablets, that will not require constant electricity.

Tablets: The power consumption of tablets can vary, but on average, let's assume each tablet consumes around 5-10 watts of power.
Normal PC: A typical desktop PC might consume around 100-300 watts of power, depending on its specifications.

Depending on partnership, can include Air-conditioner, Projector etc. All Optional 

Solar Energy:
Number of solar panels = Total daily energy requirement / (Solar panel efficiency × Solar hours per day) 

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Transportation

Different Transporting Agencies have different prices, which are determined by:
Distance - Namibia being a country of vast distances between towns/village is a huge costs when transporting any kind of goods. (estimates range from N$ 20-90 per kilometre) 
Accessibility - Evaluate the accessibility of the village in terms of road conditions, terrain, and any potential obstacles that may hinder the transportation of the container.
Container Size - 6m or 12m (Different type of Trucks)
Site Selection - Identifying a suitable location within the village/town for the container, considering factors such as level ground, proximity to other community facilities, and access to utilities like electricity and water.


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Administration / Recording

Not only to promote our accountability and transparency we will develop a administration system where participants from the village can be  Registered / Attendance  / Assessments can be done. This will also help to analyse and assess the return of investment and also for:
Evaluating Impact / Progress- Recording data enables you to evaluate the impact of agricultural training programs on participants' knowledge, skills, and practices.
Identifying Areas of Improvement - Analyzing data collected during training activities can help identify specific areas where participants may be struggling or require additional support.  
Research and Analysis - Recorded data provides a valuable resource for research and analysis aimed at understanding agricultural practices, challenges, and opportunities in the local context. 
Resource Allocation - Data on training activities, participant demographics, and outcomes can inform decisions regarding resource allocation and program planning. Like investing in a borehole / Greenscheme plant etc.

 


Address

NamCloud cc
15 Pucinni Street
Windhoek West (Next to Louis Botha

Contacts

Email: info@namcloud.com             Phone: + 264 61 2253 55
Mobile: + 264 81 565 1000  

Links
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform 
www.mawf.gov.na
Namibia Agronomic Board 
www.nab.com.na

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