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Our friends over at Bamboo Creative Bali are excited to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to fund Bamboo 4 Africa, an initiative created by passionate individuals dedicated to bringing accessible bamboo training skills to Kenya.
This September, Jaye Irving of Barefoot Design (Australia) will kick off the training program in Meru, Kenya, and they need your support to make this happen!
About the Project:
– Phase 1: Jaye Irving will travel to Meru, Kenya, to begin on-the-ground training, covering essential bamboo harvesting, management, and treatment techniques.
– Phase 2: Focuses on Bamboo Carpentry for small building construction.
– Phase 3: Features the Bamboo & Earth International Design Collaboration, integrating traditional mud building knowledge from Northern Ghana.
What They Are Offering:
– Training Program & Documentary:
They will produce a comprehensive training series and documentary to share valuable bamboo construction skills globally; Promoting attractive, affordable, and sustainable bamboo buildings, emphasizing innovative bamboo treatment to enhance longevity. Also with a feature on empowering local women to build their homes incorporating bamboo instead of wood AND on how if every family home has 5 bamboo plants, all fuel needs for cooking can be provided for, thereby reducing deforestation.
Your Support Matters:
Early backers will receive a discounted Educative Documentary Film “Bamboo 4 Africa,” filmed throughout all three training phases. Additional rewards and early access to subsequent phases are also available.
Funding Goals:
– *Initial Target:* $10,000 (AUD$15,000) to cover Jaye’s travel, salary, insurance, and tools for the first phase.
– *Total Goal:* $125,000 (AUD$187,000) to fund the entire training program, documentary production, and on-the-ground attendance.
Special Offers for Supporters:
– Pre-purchase the *Bamboo 4 Africa Documentary Film* during the Crowdfunding Stage at a special price of USD$50.
– Access to Live Online Training Sessions via Facebook/Youtube.
– Reward packages including the Documentary and ALL 3 Trainings.
– Add-on Tiers:
– Private design/consult sessions.
– 3-week in-person Bamboo Class in Bali.
– Stay in a Bamboo Home in Bali.
Help Make a Difference:
By supporting this campaign, you are contributing to a sustainable future where communities can build resilient, eco-friendly infrastructure.
Let’s empower people to utilize bamboo for environmental stewardship at a community-driven level.
How You Can Help:
– Pledge your support on Kickstarter.
– Share this campaign with your network to spread the word.
– Promote this initiative on social media and other platforms.
For more details, visit Bamboo 4 Africa: and their website Bamboo Creative Bali
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