| Organisation |
Baraka Agricultural College |
| Alternate Name |
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| Abbreviation |
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| Parent |
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| u.r.l. |
http://www.sustainableag.org/ |
| email |
baraka@sustainableag.org |
| Country |
Kenya |
| Location |
Molo |
| Address |
Baraka Agricultural College, Molo |
| Postal Address |
Baraka Agricultural College, Box 52, Molo 20106, Kenya, East Africa |
| Telephone |
254 51 721091; 254 725 777421 (Cell) |
| Management u.r.l. |
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| Fax |
254 51 721310 |
| Sector |
Agricultural Training - General |
| Organisation Type |
African Public Sector |
| Status |
Established 1974 |
| Stated Role |
Baraka Agricultural College is convinced the ‘Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development' (SARD) is an appropriate development strategy in response to the economic, social, environmental and political realities of Eastern Africa. The mission of the College is ‘to promote SARD in Eastern Africa through dialogue, participatory education, training research and extension'. <P> |
| Activities |
Currently Baraka runs six programmes in striving to fulfill its mission: <P>Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (DSARD) <P>Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (CSARD) <P>Short Courses <P>Beekeeping Development Unit <P>Area Based Extension Outreach to Kamara Division in Nakuru District and Tenges Division in Baringo District <P>Day Release Courses for schools, colleges, development workers and the general public <P> |
| Geographical Focus |
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| Notes |
Baraka College is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru and managed by the Franciscan Brothers. The core values that underpin the vision and mission of Baraka are founded on the gospel of Jesus Christ and the desire to bring this ‘good news' in a practical way to all people, especially the poor. Based on the social teaching of the Catholic Church the College endeavours to serve all people irrespective of their religion or ethnicity. All college programmes focus on recognising human potential, natural resources and the environment as the foundation of economic and social activity.
Baraka College was founded in 1974 and from 1986 has promoted sustainable agriculture and rural development in collaboration with a number of strategic partners.
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