The Mushroom Project’s vision to provide swift food and income post-locust outbreak remains a crucial objective. The Mushroom Production from House to House project aims to offer a sustainable income and food security solution to approximately 2000 households in Sululta, Ethiopia, impacted by the loss of 80% of their crops due to the locust outbreak.

Over a span of 2 years, we aim to equip interested households already engaged in food cultivation with the resources and training necessary to integrate mushroom production into their farming practices. The goal is to distribute training, materials, and oversight to facilitate the production of approximately 400,000 bags of mushrooms within a year, providing each household with an estimated 200 bags for cultivation.

The impact of this project is multifaceted:

Food Security: The initiative aims to secure food sources for approximately 10,000 individuals, providing nutritional diversity crucial for mothers, children, and families.

Economic Empowerment: With a projected monthly income of approximately $486,423.69 distributed among 2000 households, this project aims to revolutionize livelihoods. Each household could potentially earn an additional $250/month or $3,000/year—a significant leap compared to the average income of $1,000/year from traditional farming practices.

Nutritional Benefits: One impactful nutritional fact about mushrooms is their rich content of essential nutrients and unique compounds. Mushrooms are a natural source of various vitamins, including B-vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. They are also a rare non-animal source of vitamin D. Additionally, mushrooms are low in calories and high in dietary fiber, making them a nutritious choice for maintaining a healthy diet. Their rich antioxidant content, notably selenium and ergothioneine, contributes to supporting the immune system and overall well-being, which is important for those who don’t have access to healthcare as easily as we do.

$25/Family

2000 families goal

 • Food Security for 2000 households and approximately 12,000 in the area

 • Economic Empowerment: projected monthly income of approximately $486,423.69 distributed among 2000 households. Each household could potentially earn an additional $250/month or $3,000/year—a significant leap compared to the average income of $1,000/year from traditional farming practices.

 • Nutritional Improvements for 12,000 people approximately

The Seedling Production project, an extension of The Mushroom Project, aims to further diversify opportunities for local farmers, enhance nutritional diversity, and bolster income streams. Our initiative centers on cultivating 100,000 seedlings, comprising various fruit and flowering trees, not only to fortify agricultural diversity but also to address environmental concerns by significantly enhancing air quality through oxygen generation.

Diversified Agricultural Opportunities: We seek to empower local farmers by providing them with access to a diverse array of fruit and flowering trees, fostering diversified agricultural practices and income opportunities.

Nutritional Diversity: The introduction of these seedlings will significantly enhance nutritional diversity within our community, ensuring access to a variety of fruits with substantial economic value.

Environmental Impact: Beyond agricultural diversification, these 100,000 seedlings will contribute significantly to oxygen production, supporting approximately 400,000 individuals with improved air quality, particularly crucial in an area with substandard air conditions.

Projected Impact:

Each tree within our seedling site has multifaceted benefits. On average, a fruit tree produces around 500 fruits, each valued at approximately $0.25, totaling $125 per tree. Considering the entire site of 100,000 seedlings, the income potential is estimated at an impressive $12,500,000. Moreover, these trees collectively offer an environmental benefit, generating enough oxygen to sustain the breathing needs of 400,000 individuals daily, addressing the pressing issue of low-quality air in our area.

$5/tree

100,000 seedling goal

 • Providing oxygen to 400,000 people daily in a low air quality location

 • Provides 10 times the amount of income over the period of 3-4 years as fruit is harvested and sold.

 • Providing diverse nutrition to approximately 12,000 people in the area who have food security issues

 • Each tree can produce up to 500 fruits for the community and to generate income

The Cow Milking Program will bring sustainable dairy production to Sululta, Ethiopia, where access to milk is limited. In partnership with the Ethiopian Department of Agriculture, we’ll use donated land to provide nutrient-rich milk for 12,000 people while supporting soil regeneration. This initiative addresses food security, creates economic opportunities, and ensures long-term sustainability for the community.

Nutritional Support: With an annual goal of producing 36,000 litres of milk, this program will provide essential nutrients to 12,000 residents, particularly benefiting children and elders who face food scarcity.

Economic Empowerment: Expected to generate $61,000 in annual revenue, this program offers a stable income for local families and supports the broader goals of The Mushroom Project.

Soil Restoration: Cows grazing on donated land will naturally regenerate the soil through manure and seed distribution, gradually transforming it into fertile ground for future crops.

With your support, we aim to purchase five cows to start, allowing us to:

1.Supply local dairy vendors, securing regular sales.

2.Promote local food security by reducing reliance on external supplies.

3.Create a self-sustaining revenue stream to support our broader project goals.

5 Cows: $24,321.18

2 Milking Machines: $2,032.59

Feed: $7,296.36

Animal Housing: $4,864.24

Administrative Support: $365

Total: $36,846.78

Each cow will produce 20 litres of milk daily, yielding $5,088.84 per month. This revenue will fund further project initiatives and reduce reliance on external donors, moving us toward financial independence.

This program addresses urgent nutritional needs, boosts local incomes, and supports soil restoration, making a sustainable impact on Sululta. Through this initiative, we’re not just providing dairy; we’re building a resilient, self-sufficient community.

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Our first reporting period comes to a close with the United Nations Development Fund. See what we have been able to achieve so far! This is only a portion of our goals and our full project list of goals can be found on our page! We are so grateful for donors and the United Nations collectively making this possible ❤️

Summer 2023 Update: Celebrating Where We Are

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Fall 2022 Update

A big thank you to helping in 2021.

We were able to train 20 families and help them start a new future with the power of mushroom farms. This was possible because of your contributions this year so thank you so much for making this possible.

With the support of the United Nations Development Fund underway, our goal to start a local mushroom production facility is almost finalized and will actually make this project self sustainable! There will be the capacity to employ many local members and will provide economic growth for the community.

Our goal for 2022 is to raise a total of $4350 and this is to supplement the continued program until the mushroom facility is running and actually funding the project itself.

The $4350 this year will help us:

- Train 10 more farmers

- Provide training supplies to them

- Supplement Local Staff

- Help a Mushroom Production Facility Launch

Fekadu will be sending me some photos later this week of some of the farmers we have been working with and I'll be sure to update our social media and campaign page!

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More Training! Training has been very difficult with the local conflicts that have been happening. During the very dangerous attacks we continued to train who we could in the area. We are doing our best to stay focused and do what we can. This was the second training session for some of our farmers this month. They are now expanding their farms with the help of the local government providing some land.

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We are excited to report that we held our very first training session with five families that have begun their journey of growing mushrooms too. We can’t wait to start sharing their stories as we go along!

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If you have been looking for a way to be part of a solution to alleviating poverty in a sustainable way this year, please consider donating.

Our goal is $120,000 with approximately $8,300 coming from Devxchange Donors in 2024.

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You will receive a tax receipt and a newsletter quarterly to stay up to date on the progress of the project. 

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