Saffron of Afghanistan

By Tariq Habibyar

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This campaign was successful and closed on 10/07/2017 at 9:00 PM.

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Saffron Of Afghanistan

Project 2017-05-23 12:36:36 +1200

About me:

My name is Tariq Habibyar. I grew up in Afghanistan. I have a passion for education and social business. Since a young age I have enjoyed creating employment opportunities and sharing knowledge with those who have not been as privileged and fortunate as myself. I have been in New Zealand for over 5 years now and consider NZ my second home. I completed my studies at the University of Canterbury and now work at Massey University.

About this project:

I am running this campaign to gain funding that would allow me to establish a social enterprise that aims to create job opportunities to the disadvantaged in Afghanistan. I registered a company with the companies’ office called ‘super saffron’ which runs as a business dedicated to a social cause. Success of this campaign would lay a foundation for financial strength that would allow establishment of a saffron processing factory in Herat city of Afghanistan (where I was born) that would be mostly lead by women there modelling fair trade.  

 

Why saffron?

In the past years, saffron has been introduced as an alternative to opium in Afghanistan. The processing of saffron has created jobs for women and has enabled some to make a living or even to be able to enrol their children to school. Saffron, scientifically known as (crocus sativus L.), is a healthy herb. Saffron stigma is very rich in aroma and colour, thus a little of authentic saffron goes a long way. The International Taste and Quality Institute in Brussels has recognized Afghanistan saffron as one of the highest quality saffron in the world. 

Logistics:

I purchased this current batch of saffron stigmas from a trustworthy local company in Herat called ‘Farmers Saffron’. The owners of Farmers Saffron come from a farming background and together we intend to lead our joint business towards social change. This saffron has been processed through NZ customs, and packed by a MPI certified New Zealand social enterprise called Kilmarnock Enterprise Ltd in Christchurch.

Where the money is going?

 

The amount generated in this campaign will allow us to:

1.      Obtain ISO (International organization for standardization) certificate in Afghanistan (this would allow us to do our future packaging in Afghanistan). Est. cost $700

2.      Purchase new jars Est. cost $800

3.      Recruit two new ‘fixed-term’ employees (possibility for permanent jobs) Est. cost $2400

4.       Purchase a new batch of Afghanistan saffron directly from a farmer Est. cost $5000

5.      Print labels, packages, and other related info Est. cost $600

6.      Create, design, update, and run a website Est. cost $400

  

Total amount of this campaign is $9900 NZD which will be used for establishment of a social enterprise that aims to create a factory of saffron processing in Herat Afghanistan that would create jobs for hundreds of women in the future.  

 

 

Comments

Updates 3

Afghanistan saffron: 2 days to meet the target

07/07/2017 at 11:39 PM

Hi all,

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Thanks again for your pledges. Could I please ask you to share this page with your friends and colleagues. We only have this weekend to successfully complete this journey together.

With gratitude,

Tariq

Two new rewards & meeting with Tariq Habibyar

26/06/2017 at 7:07 PM

Hi there,

Thanks very much for your pledge. Only 5 days left to complete this journey together. Could I please ask you to kindly let your friends and families know about this campaign. I'd very much appreciate it!

Please note that I've added two more rewards. Also, here is a link to my Radio New Zealand interview in case you have not heard it. http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/201847933/tariq-habibyar-saffron-the-opiate-of-the-foodies

With much gratitude,

Tariq

Thank you!

07/06/2017 at 5:07 PM

Hi pledgers,  

Just writing to thank everyone of you for your pledges and contribution :) 

With much gratitude, 

Tariq 

    Pledgers 154

    Anonymous pledger
    30/06/2017 at 1:57pm
    Lisette du Plessis
    30/06/2017 at 9:33am
    Raewyn
    30/06/2017 at 9:32am
    sue prescott
    30/06/2017 at 12:09am

    "I wish you all the best with this business Tariq and family, Sue"

    Jeremy Francis
    29/06/2017 at 5:16pm

    "Good luck :-)"

    Kell Sunshine
    29/06/2017 at 1:51pm
    Helen Rickerby
    29/06/2017 at 12:10pm
    Katrina Wilson
    29/06/2017 at 11:30am

    "Good luck! Also if you want a hand with your website I'm happy to help out for free (it can be much cheaper than $400!)"

    Hugh Davidson
    29/06/2017 at 11:16am
    Hannah Mackintosh
    29/06/2017 at 10:53am
    Patricia Thomas
    28/06/2017 at 3:40pm
    Simon Mark
    28/06/2017 at 3:09pm
    Kate Reddington
    28/06/2017 at 2:55pm
    Shane Cowlishaw
    27/06/2017 at 2:07pm
    Sue Walker
    27/06/2017 at 1:00pm
    Ainslie Riddoch
    27/06/2017 at 12:05pm
    Anonymous pledger
    27/06/2017 at 11:15am

    "Well done! Good on you."

    Ralph Brown
    27/06/2017 at 7:49am

    "Great enterprise. Good luck."

    Mark Dobson
    26/06/2017 at 7:54pm
    Anonymous pledger
    26/06/2017 at 12:27pm
    Anonymous pledger
    25/06/2017 at 6:17pm
    Anonymous pledger
    24/06/2017 at 10:01pm
    Anonymous pledger
    24/06/2017 at 2:14pm

    "I hope this goes well and the collective gets off the ground! "

    Ben White
    24/06/2017 at 8:12am
    Barry Phease
    23/06/2017 at 9:21pm
    Mary Mowbray
    23/06/2017 at 7:54pm
    Heather Hapeta
    23/06/2017 at 8:18am
    Kate Hancock
    22/06/2017 at 7:58pm
    Brenda Dwane
    22/06/2017 at 1:26pm
    Mark Tinkle
    21/06/2017 at 9:58pm

    Followers 3

    Followers of Saffron of Afghanistan

    Saffron Of Afghanistan

    Project 2017-05-23 12:36:36 +1200

    About me:

    My name is Tariq Habibyar. I grew up in Afghanistan. I have a passion for education and social business. Since a young age I have enjoyed creating employment opportunities and sharing knowledge with those who have not been as privileged and fortunate as myself. I have been in New Zealand for over 5 years now and consider NZ my second home. I completed my studies at the University of Canterbury and now work at Massey University.

    About this project:

    I am running this campaign to gain funding that would allow me to establish a social enterprise that aims to create job opportunities to the disadvantaged in Afghanistan. I registered a company with the companies’ office called ‘super saffron’ which runs as a business dedicated to a social cause. Success of this campaign would lay a foundation for financial strength that would allow establishment of a saffron processing factory in Herat city of Afghanistan (where I was born) that would be mostly lead by women there modelling fair trade.  

     

    Why saffron?

    In the past years, saffron has been introduced as an alternative to opium in Afghanistan. The processing of saffron has created jobs for women and has enabled some to make a living or even to be able to enrol their children to school. Saffron, scientifically known as (crocus sativus L.), is a healthy herb. Saffron stigma is very rich in aroma and colour, thus a little of authentic saffron goes a long way. The International Taste and Quality Institute in Brussels has recognized Afghanistan saffron as one of the highest quality saffron in the world. 

    Logistics:

    I purchased this current batch of saffron stigmas from a trustworthy local company in Herat called ‘Farmers Saffron’. The owners of Farmers Saffron come from a farming background and together we intend to lead our joint business towards social change. This saffron has been processed through NZ customs, and packed by a MPI certified New Zealand social enterprise called Kilmarnock Enterprise Ltd in Christchurch.

    Where the money is going?

     

    The amount generated in this campaign will allow us to:

    1.      Obtain ISO (International organization for standardization) certificate in Afghanistan (this would allow us to do our future packaging in Afghanistan). Est. cost $700

    2.      Purchase new jars Est. cost $800

    3.      Recruit two new ‘fixed-term’ employees (possibility for permanent jobs) Est. cost $2400

    4.       Purchase a new batch of Afghanistan saffron directly from a farmer Est. cost $5000

    5.      Print labels, packages, and other related info Est. cost $600

    6.      Create, design, update, and run a website Est. cost $400

      

    Total amount of this campaign is $9900 NZD which will be used for establishment of a social enterprise that aims to create a factory of saffron processing in Herat Afghanistan that would create jobs for hundreds of women in the future.  

     

     

    Comments

    Afghanistan saffron: 2 days to meet the target

    07/07/2017 at 11:39 PM

    Hi all,

    Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

    Thanks again for your pledges. Could I please ask you to share this page with your friends and colleagues. We only have this weekend to successfully complete this journey together.

    With gratitude,

    Tariq

    Two new rewards & meeting with Tariq Habibyar

    26/06/2017 at 7:07 PM

    Hi there,

    Thanks very much for your pledge. Only 5 days left to complete this journey together. Could I please ask you to kindly let your friends and families know about this campaign. I'd very much appreciate it!

    Please note that I've added two more rewards. Also, here is a link to my Radio New Zealand interview in case you have not heard it. http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/201847933/tariq-habibyar-saffron-the-opiate-of-the-foodies

    With much gratitude,

    Tariq

    Thank you!

    07/06/2017 at 5:07 PM

    Hi pledgers,  

    Just writing to thank everyone of you for your pledges and contribution :) 

    With much gratitude, 

    Tariq 

      Anonymous pledger
      30/06/2017 at 1:57pm
      Lisette du Plessis
      30/06/2017 at 9:33am
      Raewyn
      30/06/2017 at 9:32am
      sue prescott
      30/06/2017 at 12:09am

      "I wish you all the best with this business Tariq and family, Sue"

      Jeremy Francis
      29/06/2017 at 5:16pm

      "Good luck :-)"

      Kell Sunshine
      29/06/2017 at 1:51pm
      Helen Rickerby
      29/06/2017 at 12:10pm
      Katrina Wilson
      29/06/2017 at 11:30am

      "Good luck! Also if you want a hand with your website I'm happy to help out for free (it can be much cheaper than $400!)"

      Hugh Davidson
      29/06/2017 at 11:16am
      Hannah Mackintosh
      29/06/2017 at 10:53am
      Patricia Thomas
      28/06/2017 at 3:40pm
      Simon Mark
      28/06/2017 at 3:09pm
      Kate Reddington
      28/06/2017 at 2:55pm
      Shane Cowlishaw
      27/06/2017 at 2:07pm
      Sue Walker
      27/06/2017 at 1:00pm
      Ainslie Riddoch
      27/06/2017 at 12:05pm
      Anonymous pledger
      27/06/2017 at 11:15am

      "Well done! Good on you."

      Ralph Brown
      27/06/2017 at 7:49am

      "Great enterprise. Good luck."

      Mark Dobson
      26/06/2017 at 7:54pm
      Anonymous pledger
      26/06/2017 at 12:27pm
      Anonymous pledger
      25/06/2017 at 6:17pm
      Anonymous pledger
      24/06/2017 at 10:01pm
      Anonymous pledger
      24/06/2017 at 2:14pm

      "I hope this goes well and the collective gets off the ground! "

      Ben White
      24/06/2017 at 8:12am
      Barry Phease
      23/06/2017 at 9:21pm
      Mary Mowbray
      23/06/2017 at 7:54pm
      Heather Hapeta
      23/06/2017 at 8:18am
      Kate Hancock
      22/06/2017 at 7:58pm
      Brenda Dwane
      22/06/2017 at 1:26pm
      Mark Tinkle
      21/06/2017 at 9:58pm

      Followers of Saffron of Afghanistan

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 10/07/2017 at 9:00 PM.