i'll admit that i can become a fan of most african tunes. on my first trip to zambia, i developed a keen appreciation for a radio commercial...."hello africa, tell me how you doin!" i love this video, and the idea behind it. what a guy, this mr. ebbo. this could very well be why i'm so excited about this organization and the super money maker. but there's more to the story which is actually very interesting...
kickstart, an organization that works to fight poverty through technology, developed the super money maker, an irrigation pump sold in kenya (and now tanzania) for less than $150, and produced this video as part of its marketing efforts. uniquely kenyan marketing efforts, that's for sure! donor funds are used for product development and marketing, but once the product reaches the "tipping point" of profitability, kickstart pulls out, and allows the supply chain to operate in the private market. the technologies have one goal in mind in the development stage: helping the poor generate income. an interesting model, and a really great video that i'll probably watch at least five more times.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
day trip to marblehead
through this blog, i'm truly realizing how in touch i am with the seasons. last friday, i decided it was time to take the first day trip of the spring season. i've barely done any exploring since moving to boston, and it was time to start to change that...you can't work all the time! marblehead is a 40 minute drive from our place in cambridge-amazing how close boston is to these cute seaside towns! its seems like the town is packed with sailors and vacationers in the summer. i can only imagine what it will look like 3 months from now. boats in the water, shops open past 4:30, wait times at all the local restaurants and bars...
not so in the middle of march! still, a nice day, and a welcome break from the books. we made sure to stop at the landing, right on the harbor, for a beer before heading back to the city. a little "vacation" amidst final papers, exams, and study groups!
not so in the middle of march! still, a nice day, and a welcome break from the books. we made sure to stop at the landing, right on the harbor, for a beer before heading back to the city. a little "vacation" amidst final papers, exams, and study groups!
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| empty streets of marblehead |
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| marblehead harbor...2 boats...the harbormaster and the mooring guy! |
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| tim hates being the subject of my photos. oh well. we now live 45 minutes from the ocean! woo! |
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