You have been asked to assist a developing country with its food and water supply.?
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there is a whole science that adresses exactly what you mention\nWATER HARVESTING\n,dig small dams every where to cath the rain water, and you can archieve that all of the rain water is absorbed by the land ,it will seep slowly into the ground to add to subteranean water suplies ,make sure that all the dams are interconnected by slow gradient ditches .just because you dont see water ,does not mean that it is not there .\nNormally a land repels water and with the rains it runs over ground into the rivers and awy.\nthink now that you want to make the land receptive or absorbent of all the water that falls on it.\n\nMULCH\ncut down the weeds before they produce seeds and leave them where they fall,they will cover the ground and put even more organic matter on top,you can use saw dust,leaves green or dry,and when you plant make a little space and plant in the mulch.this is the easiest quickest and by far most benificial way(for the quality of you soul)to prepare the land for planting\n\nto prevent weeds from coming all you have to do it turn out the lights,you can even use cardboard or black plastic(this is good for strawberries because they will rot if they touch humid ground,and the bugs can get to them).\n\nwhat you do is to cover the ground with mulch which is the same principal as compost but it includes the whole garden surface\nthe top part of the soil where the topsoil is being produced houses a world or microbiotic life.\n\nMulch is organic material green or dry that covers the ground,the thicker the better the composting process will turn it in to black topsoil\n\nthe humidity is preserved underneath and promotes the devellopment of worms(their exists no better compost than their excrements)and a variety of micro biotic life which together with the mulch produce more topsoil.\n\nthe mulch also keeps the ground temperature even and guards against the impact of the rain ,which would other wise brings salt to the surfave if on unprotected land\n\nMulch also prevents the soil from drying out because of the sun and, lay it open to wind erosian.\n\nand it turn out the lights for any weeds that want to come up\ndo not use chemicals because the water will wash them into the ground and if enough people did that, you would be guilty of helping to contaminate subteranean water suplies that other people could be pumping up to drink \n\nSUSTAINABLE FARMING\nthe best examples on this Earth of sustainable agriculture,\nare the chinampas of central Mexico ,the surviving ones(that have not been consumed by urban devellopment)have been going for more than 800 years ,that is sustainability.\nthe are built from the mud of the lakes and enriched with compost ,in the old days with the toilet contents of the outhouses that were on the bridges going into town,which the indians collected with a canoo.\n\nAnother example are the traced gardens of the Inca which have been going for more than a thousand years,there success is also because of the principle of using compost and their form which id a receptive concave absorb the rain waters and collect the dust from the wind (for hundreds of years and so increase in quality instead of the oposite.\nin the Ukraine are also examples of ancient agriculture due to no till farming and mulching(green organic matter that is added)\n\nin Mexico today are still examples from old Indian agricultural practises of diversity or companion planting.\nwhere by a series of 7 or 8 species of plants are put together or one folows the other.to create biodiversity ,and utilisation of space.\nCorn is planted for example ,wich is followed 4 weeks later by a bean that climbs it.\nand agavi and edible cactus is on the sides to protect these plants from foraging animals and add chemicals to the soil by their secretions.and others are in between to provide groundcover\n\nthere are many forms of sustainable farming in the past,and today those who follow the principles of permaculture,no till farming,organic or sustainable farmin
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There is a way for people in India with a computer, or anywhere in the world to help feed starving people.  It can be done any time of the day or night, no matter where you are, and it is entirely free.\n\nAll you do is go to www.thehungersite.com and click on the button.  This no trick.  It really works.
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I would probably just go out to a poor developing country, maybe in Africa, and try to invest it in the infra structure of the country, maybe try to start a "free educational program" for any family supporting individual. Maybe I will just go there and try to relieve some suffering, in any of its forms, ask the people how would the money would keep itself being reinvested so that there could be some actual "change" among the people that were suffering.
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My friend works for a visa providing and immigration services company.  If you send me your details, I will try to help you.
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Hey,\n\nWould you specify your country...so that I can help you out...\n\nRegards
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Lesser-Developed Countries
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NO!\nIf your serious about helping do not ask for money. Spend a few years volunteering for an non- profit 501c3 organization that helps people in this country.Learn how the business functions in every aspect.Establish a good reputation and save your money. You can start your own non-profit organization and qualify for government grants and aquire private donations.You can tailor the provisions you make to what is in your heart.\nYou might also think of becoming a nurse that specializes in third world countries health needs. Travel and help them first hand.
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I agree with you... the world probebly produces enough food.... however people starve due to poverty... impovrish countries cannot afford to get the food to their people or bad land like you said!
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Dear Mr. President.\nThank you so much for getting out of everyones busness. Your support of currupt third world governements over the past century has really screwed up a lot of places and it would be great if we, the people of these nations, could now resolve this by going communist, or a politcal ideal that is not based on exporting any wealth back to your country.\nDoes this also mean the corrupt governments you put in place and gave loans to, us poor farmers do not have to pay them back? That would be a relief, it would be good to feed our children for once.\nAlso when you hunt down these terrorists, are you going to do it the same way you did it with Iraq? Make sure you get the country right this time, but it does't seem like you are changing much.\n\nI look forward to you staying out of world affairs and I have enclosed bill for being the most polluting country in the world over the last century, so we can work on undoing the damage you have done. (Should only be a few million Billion dollars, to get the Ozone layer working again.)\n\nYours Sincerely\nThe Third World.\nPS. Can we have all our gold, metals and rain forests back please.
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There are many foundations that would donate money to your project. The Conserve Africa Foundation is one that might be worth checking into: www.conserveafrica.org.uk. \n\nAlmost every foreign country has project funding for overseas development. Try visiting the US embassy and othr foreign embassies in your country. They will have detailed information about the type of projects they will fund.\n\nYou will need a detailed project proposal including a budget.\n\nI wish you the best of luck.
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1. Afghanistan  4.77%.  Already a food aid recipient. 48% of children undernourished (1995-2000).\n \n2. Yemen, 3.45%.   Imports food paid for with oil exports. \n \n3. Kuwait, 3.44%.   Imports food paid for with oil exports.
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Best Answer!\nFascinating, so why don't they feed the poor citizens of the US, stop poverty and starvation, why don't they make the supply of clean water the right of all people.\nThey and other countries make the effort to help the starving and the desperate of the world.
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If your country's basic infrastructure does not currently allow for this you must take it upon yourself to correct the situation. Do everything you can to improve the situation. Contact wealthy corporations or wealthy individuals and ask them to help you. I admire your courage and ambition. I admire your desire to improve your country. You sound like an altruistic individual. Vietnam needs more citizens like you. Don't give up. Don't take no for an answer. If you persevere you will be successful. You certainly have my respect.
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do you really want give somebody from a third world country like India your personal infomartion?
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not every country. some nations can't even afford to feed their own people. They should concentrate on earthly needs first.\n\nBut the ones that can afford it, sure.
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Developing countries, not individuals.\n\nFrom the World Bank website: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTSITETOOLS/0,,contentMDK:20147466~menuPK:344189~pagePK:98400~piPK:98424~theSitePK:95474,00.html\n\nThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We help governments in developing countries reduce poverty by providing them with money and technical expertise they need for a wide range of projects-such as education, health, infrastructure, communications, government reforms and many other purposes.
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Yeah sure! I would give a stronger answer if you gave which country you are considering. If you are going for vacation, like to Egypt, then a heck yeah! If you are going for humanitarian reasons, like to help feed the hungry in Chad, or Sierra Leon, then I would still say yes, but I would consider the troubles in the area before I went. Like if someone suggested to go to Darfur right now, Id be a little hesitant.