Raitagyana

Quality inputs CHALLENGE; india

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality agricultural inputs.

Learn more about the Improved Farm Practices Challenge and why increasing the effective use of fertilizer has the potential to unlock significant crop yield for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Raitagyana aims to equip smallholder farmers in Bidar district of southern India with cost-effective agricultural inputs and specialized knowledge to improve their crop yields and lift them out of extreme poverty.

Our approach to improving agricultural practices in Bidar involves establishing an input distribution center in a village and providing quality inputs and training to farmers. Our team of passionate experts offers guidance on effective farming practices, including soil health, pest management, and water conservation. Our mission is to increase crop yields and income, creating sustainable rural communities.

The team for this venture includes Nikita Vardiparti, an engineer and founder of Raitagyana with entrepreneurial and corporate leadership experience and a passion for helping farmers. Sushant Swami, co-founder and also an engineer with 10+ years of experience in research & development, and planning in the corporate world, will provide strong support in setting up the venture, budgeting, and operations. They are joined by an Agriscience Graduate activist, a social worker, and an award-winning farmer.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 5,000 farmers by the end year one of operations

• Reach 2,0000 farmers by year two of operations

FOUNDING TEAM

Nikita Vardiparti - Co-founder

Sushant Swami - Co-founder

Cradle Care Initiative

IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; NIGERIA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Routine childhood immunizations.

Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Cradle Care Initiative is based on redeeming any unacceptable high immunization dropout rate, while also reducing child mortality due to vaccine-preventable diseases.

Their model is based on the following areas:

Strategy: Advocacy, sensitization in Odukpani local government of Cross River.

Process: Use of incentives, stakeholders’ engagement, door-to-door sensitization, Building community ownership of the cause (Immunization Champions), Collaboration with Health care centers, immunization tracking tools, monitoring, and evaluation.

People: Qualified and skilled staff, partnerships, and collaborations with stakeholders.

Technology: Use of SMS reminders, production of immunization materials, and tracking tools.

Target : Mothers, Care givers, community

Cradle Care is founded by Hannah Essien and Co founded by Florence Bassey and Utibe-Abasi Bassey-Duke.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• 100 children immunized in the pilot who otherwise would not be

• 800 children immunized in year two of operations who otherwise would not be

• Fundraise an additional $15,000 USD from philanthropic organizations

FOUNDING TEAM

Hannah Essien - Founder

Florence Bassey - Co-Founder

Utibe-Abasi Bassey-Duke - Co-Founder

Chetechete Sautsa Nyama

CUSTOM CHALLENGE; malawi

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Sexual and Gender Based Violence Support

Learn more about the Custom Challenge and why we only fund ideas that focus on distributing proven poverty interventions.

 

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Our mission is to create a Malawi free from Sexual and Gender Based Violence by championing survivor empowerment and transforming societal norms and allow completion of court cases involving SGBV perpetrators.

The model is based on Community Response to SGBV with the understanding that survivors of SGBV do not receive community support when they report abuse such that they end up withdrawing such cases before they are concluded by the courts. The intervention will create survivor clubs in Chinsapo, Lilongwe in Malawi and empower and support these clubs and engage community structures.

Chetechete Sautsa Nyama project with an English version of "Voices Unsilenced" was founded in 2023 by a group of six members who attended 2023 GHC SGBV Hackathon in Lilongwe. The team was led by Frank Chidampamba, who is a Global Health Corps Alum and the other five members are professionals working on gender, youth empowerment and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and their names are Susan Chisi, Davis Chunga, Kumbukani Molishu, Everlisto Phiri and Praise Banda.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 5,000 unique customers within three months

• Using 50 high-performing distribution agents, distribute 5,000 products/services in three months

• Fundraise an additional $25,000 USD from new donors or investors within three months

FOUNDING TEAM

Frank Chidampamba - Team Leader

Susan Chisi - Project Coordinator

Kumbukani Molishu - Communications Officer

Davis Chunga - Resource Mobilization Officer

Everlisto Phiri - Finance Officer

Praise Banda - M&E Officer