Systems, Tools and Technology.
The Library of Things
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It is any collection of borrowed objects.
Objects often include farm machinery, kitchen appliances, tools, garden equipment and seeds, electronics, toys and games, art, science kits, craft supplies, musical instruments, and recreational equipment.
Especially appropriate are objects that are occasionally useful but cumbersome to store, which have been the main focus of traditional libraries.
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To manage the tracking and availabilty of our shared products, we will be using te app https://myturn.com/rental-software/
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The Bank of Time
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The reciprocal service exchange practice that uses units of time as currency. Rural Friendship will coordinate the help between members, paying in points to those who help each other. This system will be especially useful for:
- harvest times
- activities in which a common effort of manpower is needed
- take care of the lands or animals of other members
Forums
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Our website has a forum section where you can express your opinions on any topic that interests you.
You can also suggest any idea that you think may interest the group, ask your opinion about an activity you want to start, etc.
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Crowdfunding
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Collective fundraising). We can use this system to raise funds for a common cause: - employ professional services that advise us on issues that concern the group (legal, technological, IT, veterinary ...)
- rent agricultural machinery, etc.
Future Projects
Project Management
At Amistad Rural, we have 25 years of experience in managing international projects and business development. Administration will use sophisticated computer software to manage your projects, but you only have to worry about participating and following the progress through our website, in the Projects section.
Microfinance
Microfinance is a category of financial services aimed at individuals and small businesses that lack access to conventional banking and related services. Microfinance includes microcredits, the granting of small loans. With the microfinance system, we can put hope in future projects of other members, granting them small loans that will be returned to us when their projects are viable.
eSwap (Electro Truck)
The eSwap app is perfect for our local bartering system. Specially adapted for our needs, where you can exchange with other members, for points, your products, services and activities. This service is coordinated with the logistics system, which will expand and exchange products. We will give you your details to sign up for eSwap once you are a member.
Logistics - GSMTasks
Using a combination of current member routes and a logistics management application (GSMTasks, such as those used by delivery professionals), we will remove geo-restrictions and bring your sold products to other barter and buyer members who live further afield. Thus, with a minimum environmental impact, we substantially expand your sales and barter possibilities.
Township
We are planning to create a game for you that you can carry on your mobile and you can play with the whole family, seeing how you progress in your success with Rural Friendship.
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Traveling Workshops
This system is very popular in England, based on reconverting buses. We can use it to mobilize:
- the Library of Things,
- distribute the goods sold and bartered,
- displace members who collaborate with others on projects
- give mobile workshops
- give talks
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https://www.promotionalbus.co.uk/vehicle-conversions/bus-conversions/
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Recycling Success - Kamikatsu
The Japanese town of Kamikatsu is a wonderful inspiration: In a small dying town, a woman started an intense recycling system that became a national center for artists who flocked to the town to make art from recycled materials. Shops, art galleries were opened and Kamikatsu has repopulated with young families and a resurgent economy. It would be great to follow an example like this
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/01/10/lifestyle/kamikatsu-inow-zero-waste/ .
Shared Lives
In England there is a very successful system. They look for people who need a home and match them with another person who needs help and companionship. It would be ideal to match victims of gender violence and, with the help of social services, help them to go live with older people who live alone in the villages. It would help repopulate towns and rebuild lives.
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