Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I have an idea. I was watching sports relief last night and some of those short videos are quite emotional. I quite often donate to charities especially Alternative Gift, which allows you to give pecific items to people in poorer countries. In the past I've bought 4 chickens and a share in a cow. Last night whilst lying down and watching the T.V I thought of eglu in Africa, where we could raise money to buy an eglu and some chooks for a village in Africa. I was also slightly inspired by a group of people at my school, who on Friday are raising money to help build some organic allotments in an African village. I would love there to be an eglu in Africa scheme where we could do something good for people who have not much good going on in there lives. Also think of the publicity and potential increase of sales that Omlet would get! You could get the media (local and national) involved! This is a very quick brief of my idea. Tell me what you think. --Martin-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Well, in the worldvision catalogue it says that chickens are a valuable gift, that provide eggs to eat and sell. They provide entertainment for the children and will soon become stars of the village. I know it wouldn't be top priority in Africa, but you know what I mean! Thanks for saying it's a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think this is a bad idea because the eglu is a ~luxury~ item and probably these people dont even have the very basics, and it might be a little ridiculous to send them a plastic hutch we spent 300 pounds on when we could have sent them like, a doctor, or medicine, or shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 But they don't have food! What do chickens provide...... egg! Which can be eaten. They could also make money from it. I agree with your pint, but I'd still be more than happy to donate towards other causes such as the need for a doctor or teacher. It would just give the village something nice and obviously some food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think you are so good for thinking of it Martin! I guess the trouble with the Eglu is simply that as far as value for money goes, the money it costs could be spent on far more important things. The chickens could easily live in a much cheaper run! Think how many chickens you could send for the cost of a Eglu (approx 30 I would imagine)! I am sure the chickens would be absolutely welcomed, but the Eglu really is just a luxury item isn't it? They'd be better getting lots of chickens and the tools and equipment for building bigger runs and shelters for the birds, so they could have lots.! I use world vision for gifts too. Its great isn't it? The children at my school donated their harvest assembly collection to provide 13 goats to a village in Angola! They were so excited about helping out. Its a great feeling to do something practical and useful isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Also how are six thousand ethiopians going to decide between a pepper pot or a ginger nut ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Also how are six thousand ethiopians going to decide between a pepper pot or a ginger nut ranger I think the suppliers could do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think you are so good for thinking of it Martin! I guess the trouble with the Eglu is simply that as far as value for money goes, the money it costs could be spent on far more important things. The chickens could easily live in a much cheaper run! Think how many chickens you could send for the cost of a Eglu (approx 30 I would imagine)! I am sure the chickens would be absolutely welcomed, but the Eglu really is just a luxury item isn't it? They'd be better getting lots of chickens and the tools and equipment for building bigger runs and shelters for the birds, so they could have lots.! I use world vision for gifts too. Its great isn't it? The children at my school donated their harvest assembly collection to provide 13 goats to a village in Angola! They were so excited about helping out. Its a great feeling to do something practical and useful isn't it? I see your point. However giving an eglu would increase sales of eglus, and it gives omlet a lot of publicity! I think the World Vision gifts are great! 13 goats, what a luck community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Well, in the worldvision catalogue it says that chickens are a valuable gift, that provide eggs to eat and sell. They provide entertainment for the children and will soon become stars of the village. I know it wouldn't be top priority in Africa, but you know what I mean! Thanks for saying it's a good idea! Hi Martin, I think it's great to get involved in any branch of world-development action that catches your imagination - more power to your arm. as well as the (now famous) alternative gift catalogue. World Vision hold a 24hr "famine" every year that youth groups and individuals can get involved in. Our youth group has had a great time doing this - doing it in a group helps for the moral support when a "I need chocolate" moment arrives! you can download the info-pack here - it's something you and a group of friends could easily do.. who knows - maybe some folk on here would sponsor you too - I would... (hold me to that!) http://www.24hourfamine.org.uk/ you could provide eggs for the break-fast meal at the end of it... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thanks Phil. I've sent a request for the information pack and dvd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 give me a nudge when/if it gets to sponsorship time! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 as well as the (now famous) alternative gift catalogue. World Vision hold a 24hr "famine" every year that youth groups and individuals can get involved in. Our youth group has had a great time doing this - doing it in a group helps for the moral support when a "I need chocolate" moment arrives! you can download the info-pack here - it's something you and a group of friends could easily do.. who knows - maybe some folk on here would sponsor you too - I would... (hold me to that!) http://www.24hourfamine.org.uk/ you could provide eggs for the break-fast meal at the end of it... Phil I can remember doing this when i was at secondary school we raised shed loads for charity! Please resist the urge to make jokes about how many years ago i was at school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 give me a nudge when/if it gets to sponsorship time! Phil Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
