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Diana Kolek's Blog (30)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Added by Diana Kolek on May 18, 2010 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments
EVOKE MANIFESTO
Added by Diana Kolek on May 17, 2010 at 3:06pm — No Comments
THe revolving fund culture.
THere is a current money scheme going on in the village of Ugenya called the revolving fund. it was started by 10 women who are retired Teachers who have come up with a way of creating money through serious hard work and strict saving habits.
This women after trying out this scheme on their own have discovered that it is possiible for it to work out in large scale . THis is the reason why they have started a community bank.
Their pilot project was started 6 months ago with a community… Continue
This women after trying out this scheme on their own have discovered that it is possiible for it to work out in large scale . THis is the reason why they have started a community bank.
Their pilot project was started 6 months ago with a community… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 17, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment
Petroleum Substitute
Added by Diana Kolek on May 17, 2010 at 2:54pm — No Comments
Free education for all
Beyond access: Quality education for life - Special podcast for the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative
The above topic was my favorite. Free primary education for all is key to the growth of any country. In my country free compulsory education is being implemented.Despite the fact that its happening in my country , we still have a lot of challenges. Just the other day it was discovered that millions of Kenya shillings was being stolen from the free primary education fund. Some… ContinueAdded by Diana Kolek on May 15, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
A city without pollution
This is the hardest task yet .I have tried to use the map but i i can not open the link provided but i am hoping you can visualize with me.I am not sure how this would look on a map. My city would look as follows.
I would create underground transportation both road and rail.this means we will only see cars from private and public means underground. Everyone will walk form where they have parked their cars and bus stops to work ,this will ensure that everyone will exercise at least a few… Continue
I would create underground transportation both road and rail.this means we will only see cars from private and public means underground. Everyone will walk form where they have parked their cars and bus stops to work ,this will ensure that everyone will exercise at least a few… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 15, 2010 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment
Clean toilets for the worlds poor as we produce gas.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june10/kenya_04-14.html
The link above is one of my favorites when it comes to innovative ways of creating energy. In this slam called mathare in kenya. Some organization has come up with innovative ways of creating gas for cooking. THey built toilets because sanitation was a major problem and it is free and maintained by the youths who leave there . THe catch is that… Continue
The link above is one of my favorites when it comes to innovative ways of creating energy. In this slam called mathare in kenya. Some organization has come up with innovative ways of creating gas for cooking. THey built toilets because sanitation was a major problem and it is free and maintained by the youths who leave there . THe catch is that… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 15, 2010 at 1:24pm — 1 Comment
Instant update on your mobile
Most people especially the Y-Generation are not really into this thing of Technology so i would approach the schools especially primary schools.Our team would create a very exciting game that would intrige the young kids to download on their parents phones. Then the catch is that if you download the game then you activate automatically the instant messaging. This way we send regular SMS updates on the flu pandemic and the parents will be able to read anyway on their phones.
Added by Diana Kolek on May 13, 2010 at 5:03pm — 1 Comment
How people react in a pandemic?
I choose this topic because i have first hand experience. One time i went to Europe , the czech republic to be specific for a conference. While i was there we had people from all over the world it was fantastic. When i got back to kenya one person who was coming from the states wrote an email to everyone saying that when he got back to his country he was diagnosed with swine flu. I have never been so distressed. When i told my colleagues they also started panicking and immediately i was given… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 13, 2010 at 11:20am — 1 Comment
Prof Wangari Mathai
I have chosen Prof. Wangari Mathai. She is a Nobel price winner form My country. I am very proud of her and look up to her when faced with challenges. I believe that she has opened a door for women in my country and Africa at large.A door of courage, stamina, perseverance
and integrity. She has taught us that if you have a person for something you can actually go for it and you will succeed .She is the founder of the green belt movement. I have send an email and i hope to get a reply… Continue
and integrity. She has taught us that if you have a person for something you can actually go for it and you will succeed .She is the founder of the green belt movement. I have send an email and i hope to get a reply… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 13, 2010 at 11:01am — 4 Comments
I will be a life coach
Ten years from Now i will be a very success business woman, a a life coach. I will be teaching people how to get themselves out of the cycle of poverty from my own personal experience.My main mission will be to do my best to reduce poverty in the world.
Added by Diana Kolek on May 12, 2010 at 3:52pm — 3 Comments
Make it inexpensive
I have chosen to write on the topic above.i believe in the 80/20 rule.In business If we invest in 80% of the population and sell stuff that has a reasonable price then our turnover will be soo much as compared to investing in the 20% whereby we selling expensive stuff we can only sell to a a few people . This is mostly luxury products. The same way if you organise a big group of poeple say for a fund raiser for some kind of project, the collection will be more and also word will get out more… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 12, 2010 at 3:34pm — 3 Comments
One man's Meat is another's poison
Its the world Innovators day 2020. Everyone from Children to the oldest grand pa has come out with one of their childhood dream invention for the competition of the day.
Interestingly enough the wh*** event was created out of new inventions that were being showcased in the event.
THe event was organised in one of the slam near where some toilets were built by an Organisation that wanted to maintain sanitation in the area and provide clean toilets for the community.The electricity was… Continue
Interestingly enough the wh*** event was created out of new inventions that were being showcased in the event.
THe event was organised in one of the slam near where some toilets were built by an Organisation that wanted to maintain sanitation in the area and provide clean toilets for the community.The electricity was… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 6:13pm — 1 Comment
This is what i call killing 3 birds with one stone.
I actually saw this on a doc**entary ,a guy who has a very nice classy bicycle in his kitchen. One would wonder why.He has connected a motor on his bicycle and this motor powers all his kitchen machines like the blender.
The guys says that instead of wasting time in the gym he would rather exercise in his kitchen ,reduce on his electricity bills by using the motor and at the same time enjoy his fresh juice after the exercise.
The guys says that instead of wasting time in the gym he would rather exercise in his kitchen ,reduce on his electricity bills by using the motor and at the same time enjoy his fresh juice after the exercise.
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 6:03pm — No Comments
So near Yet soo Far.
For this years World Water day we have agreed that the activity that will be done will be to how many hours we can last outside standing in the sun with bottles of mineral water in our hands but that catch is we are not allowed to drink even a drop.
WE would like to see how many people would actually do this .(Hopefully its a very hot day)
WE would like to see how many people would actually do this .(Hopefully its a very hot day)
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 5:42pm — No Comments
Change is the only constant thing in the world.
Change is inevitable that is tthe reason why in my dream , i see a world where each individual will take up the challenge and do the little things that will make a great difference in our world, our time.
THe topics that i would liek to see in the next season would include.tackling the problem of Brain Drain in Africa,the education System and also looking at how we as individuals can change our mind set towards positive thinking and thinking outside the box and beyond.
I would also… Continue
THe topics that i would liek to see in the next season would include.tackling the problem of Brain Drain in Africa,the education System and also looking at how we as individuals can change our mind set towards positive thinking and thinking outside the box and beyond.
I would also… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 5:19pm — No Comments
Ignorance will kill us
You will be shocked about how people do not have time to think about their environment and how everyone is so individualistic. Everyone thinks about themselves in the urban areas. I think everyone is too busy thinking about what they are going to eat ,how they are going to pay school fees, rent and those other basic needs that they forget the very important things that will eventually affect their lives and the lives of their children.THeir is a black american philanthropist who is living near… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 4:48pm — No Comments
THe swamp town.
I think Ushahidi is one of the most successful blogs i have ever come accross. The way it works is that in case there is any emergencies or something happening that is urgent.they put markers on the map and if more and more people comment on it the more the markers. This will send an alert to the security people, the government or even an emergency rescue to go and do something about the situation.
Now This can easily be used locally whereby near a town or estate i leave in there are so… Continue
Now This can easily be used locally whereby near a town or estate i leave in there are so… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 4:36pm — No Comments
Preservation of my native Language
THe year is 2082 its my 100th Birthday..I am going to be awarded by the world body organisation on preservation of culture.
In My country we have over 42 languages and when i was in my 20's it was the order of the day for people form different communities marrying people form other communities. I myself did not know my native language very well because my Dad was a banker and he moved to different parts of the country for work so we moved with him.At the age of 35 i had already establish… Continue
In My country we have over 42 languages and when i was in my 20's it was the order of the day for people form different communities marrying people form other communities. I myself did not know my native language very well because my Dad was a banker and he moved to different parts of the country for work so we moved with him.At the age of 35 i had already establish… Continue
Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 4:12pm — 1 Comment
THe story of the Ogiek
The case sturdy that talks about "CULTURAL VIABILITY CAN BE SAFEGUARDED THROUGH CONTINUED HABITATION AND USE OF TRADITIONAL LAND (PERU)" is what has inspired me. I believe that those people who have decided to preserve there culture and not move with the times should be treated with the same rights as those people leaving a modern life.
Please check out these link it has all there is to know about the Ogiek community. Very interesting in deed…
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Please check out these link it has all there is to know about the Ogiek community. Very interesting in deed…
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Added by Diana Kolek on May 11, 2010 at 1:33pm — No Comments
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Fourth of July on the Lake
This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Stinging Nettle
In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
The meal
It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Future
FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
public servants
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