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Resource Type: Articles
Drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. Beans, cereals, meat and fish are commonly dried to preserve them. The drying of fruit and vegetables is less common but this technology is a very simple one and would greatly improve the variety in people’s diet. Tomatoes, herbs, mangoes and onions are examples of vegetables and fruit which can easily be dried and stored. Drying provides the opportunity for preserving good harvests instead of selling when market prices are low. Well ...
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Issue 19 of Footsteps on TB and AIDS as always made interesting reading. Your cover article was very appropriate and timely, as WHO has already declared TB as a global emergency. It has established itself as a number one killer among all the infectious diseases in adults.
Resource Type: Bible studies
Discipleship courses. The need to disciple Christians – especially new Christians – is very important. We are encouraged to do this in many places in the Bible – for example, Matthew 28:19–20 and 2 Timothy 2:2. The church often gives more attention to preaching and teaching. These are very important but, to enable people to grow in their faith, discipleship courses in small groups are also of great benefit. Such a course was developed at Kagando Hospital, Uganda by Louise Potts and ...
Resource Type: Articles
The cost and difficulty of obtaining synthetic dyes sometimes makes it impossible to make use of these for regular dyeing of material. If synthetic dyes are available their use is recommended, as they give good and permanent results. However, if synthetic dyes are not available it is possible to use home-made plant dyes. You can dye natural materials like cotton and wool with home-made dyes.
Resource Type: Magazine
How churches and communities can prepare for disasters, including training in First Aid
Resource Type: Articles
Bicycles are found all over the world and are a very useful way of transporting people and loads. The use of a motor vehicle may often be impossible for a variety of reasons – usually because of the high cost, and sometimes because there are few accessible roads. Without transport it is very difficult to carry quantities of goods to market. Adapting bicycles to carry loads more effectively can bring great benefits.
Resource Type: Articles
With thanks to… Aprovecho Research Center, USA Anna Pearce, Box Aid SSS, UK Heifer Project Exchange
Resource Type: Magazine
Helpful ideas for project planning, monitoring and evaluation
Resource Type: Magazine
How to increase the desire for literacy and develop literacy at community level
Resource Type: Poster
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