Saffron of Afghanistan

By Tariq Habibyar

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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

    Tina Engels-Schwarzpaul
    18/06/2017 at 5:05pm
    Penny Porritt
    18/06/2017 at 3:10pm
    Renate Paschke
    18/06/2017 at 1:32pm

    "Heard about that on RNZN- I hope you are successful!"

    Alice
    18/06/2017 at 1:07pm
    Rita Dibert
    18/06/2017 at 12:46pm

    "Best wishes for your project in the long run!"

    Anonymous pledger
    18/06/2017 at 12:38pm

    "Great cause. Lovely product."

    Frances Brett-Petersen
    18/06/2017 at 12:36pm
    Kirsten Wong
    18/06/2017 at 12:25pm
    Caroline Peak
    18/06/2017 at 12:22pm

    "Sounds like a fantastic idea to support women in Agfghanistan"

    Stephanie Hollis
    18/06/2017 at 12:04pm

    "This is a thoroughly admirable project. I applaud you."

    Patricia O'Connor
    18/06/2017 at 12:03pm
    Christopher Lynskey
    18/06/2017 at 12:00pm
    Beth Clayton
    18/06/2017 at 12:00pm
    Catherine Brown
    17/06/2017 at 4:43pm

    "Best wishes"

    Lis Ellison
    15/06/2017 at 8:23pm
    Diane Mckinnon
    15/06/2017 at 9:36am
    Dave Warwood
    13/06/2017 at 10:11pm
    Anonymous pledger
    13/06/2017 at 7:48pm

    "good luck! "

    Ben Knight
    13/06/2017 at 7:31pm

    "Great work Tariq! Keep it up :) "

    Mick Buckley
    13/06/2017 at 7:15pm

    "Awesome business idea. Good luck!"

    Murdoch Stephens
    13/06/2017 at 7:04pm

    "Good luck Tariq!"

    Malcolm Harbrow
    13/06/2017 at 7:01pm
    Simon Travaglia
    13/06/2017 at 8:29am
    Siobhan Cross
    07/06/2017 at 5:44pm

    "Good luck"

    Yasmin Davis
    06/06/2017 at 11:55pm

    "I wish you blessings and success in this fantastic venture"

    Liz Mangan
    06/06/2017 at 9:34pm

    "Wishing this project great success. Kind regards Liz Mangan"

    Lana Sheppard
    03/06/2017 at 11:58am
    Gillian Rosemary Bailey
    03/06/2017 at 11:53am

    "Great initiative."

    Anonymous pledger
    02/06/2017 at 2:49pm

    "Best of luck for achieving your target"

    Sandra Lukey
    02/06/2017 at 1:26pm

    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 

      Tina Engels-Schwarzpaul
      18/06/2017 at 5:05pm
      Penny Porritt
      18/06/2017 at 3:10pm
      Renate Paschke
      18/06/2017 at 1:32pm

      "Heard about that on RNZN- I hope you are successful!"

      Alice
      18/06/2017 at 1:07pm
      Rita Dibert
      18/06/2017 at 12:46pm

      "Best wishes for your project in the long run!"

      Anonymous pledger
      18/06/2017 at 12:38pm

      "Great cause. Lovely product."

      Frances Brett-Petersen
      18/06/2017 at 12:36pm
      Kirsten Wong
      18/06/2017 at 12:25pm
      Caroline Peak
      18/06/2017 at 12:22pm

      "Sounds like a fantastic idea to support women in Agfghanistan"

      Stephanie Hollis
      18/06/2017 at 12:04pm

      "This is a thoroughly admirable project. I applaud you."

      Patricia O'Connor
      18/06/2017 at 12:03pm
      Christopher Lynskey
      18/06/2017 at 12:00pm
      Beth Clayton
      18/06/2017 at 12:00pm
      Catherine Brown
      17/06/2017 at 4:43pm

      "Best wishes"

      Lis Ellison
      15/06/2017 at 8:23pm
      Diane Mckinnon
      15/06/2017 at 9:36am
      Dave Warwood
      13/06/2017 at 10:11pm
      Anonymous pledger
      13/06/2017 at 7:48pm

      "good luck! "

      Ben Knight
      13/06/2017 at 7:31pm

      "Great work Tariq! Keep it up :) "

      Mick Buckley
      13/06/2017 at 7:15pm

      "Awesome business idea. Good luck!"

      Murdoch Stephens
      13/06/2017 at 7:04pm

      "Good luck Tariq!"

      Malcolm Harbrow
      13/06/2017 at 7:01pm
      Simon Travaglia
      13/06/2017 at 8:29am
      Siobhan Cross
      07/06/2017 at 5:44pm

      "Good luck"

      Yasmin Davis
      06/06/2017 at 11:55pm

      "I wish you blessings and success in this fantastic venture"

      Liz Mangan
      06/06/2017 at 9:34pm

      "Wishing this project great success. Kind regards Liz Mangan"

      Lana Sheppard
      03/06/2017 at 11:58am
      Gillian Rosemary Bailey
      03/06/2017 at 11:53am

      "Great initiative."

      Anonymous pledger
      02/06/2017 at 2:49pm

      "Best of luck for achieving your target"

      Sandra Lukey
      02/06/2017 at 1:26pm

      Followers of Saffron of Afghanistan

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