Distribution

Our approach, our method

Distribution of the Full Belly Project technology is primarily focused in developing countries, but new devices are being specifically designed for use in North Carolina.

The Full Belly Project has provided intensive training in Malawi to our partners at C to C Engineering in Lilongwe.  This family owned business manufactures theFull Belly Project's  Universal Nut Sheller and Rocker Water Pump for people in the small east African country.  Through a series of trainings The Full Belly Project has empowered C to C with the knowledge and skills needed to ramp up their manufacturing capability to meet the demand for simple agricultural devices throughout Malawi. C to C Engineering sells these simple devices as a for profit venture. 

The Full Belly Project does not believe in hand outs.  In fact, we have seen how the hand-out model of international development can be detrimental to local economies.

Historically, we have successfully distributed our technology through what we call “A Seed Project Contribution” which enables individuals or organizations based in the US to take a kit and manufacture the UNS in developing countries.  A Seed Project Contribution is $700 (plus shipping) and consists of a set of molds and the necessary metal pieces to build four machines. Once the set of fiberglass molds has been acquired, an unlimited number of machines can be made with metal fabricated locally. A kit consists of two boxes, each weighing less than 50 lbs so they can be taken along as excess luggage on overseas flights.  Each kit comes with complete instructions. 

For quality control reasons The Full Belly Project now requests: Individuals or organizations seeking to make a "Seed Project Contribution"  should receive training how to build the Universal Nut Sheller. Please set this up by contacting us at: infoatfullbellyproject.org 
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Additional Q & A

Why do you sell molds and not whole shellers?

To create local business opportunities

How are you understood everywhere?

Our instructions are in English, French, or Spanish.