PNGFE Banana Flour Project

1. Why This Project Matters

Banana flour is gluten-free, high-fiber, and globally popular in baking, baby foods, and health products. This project empowers farmers to convert excess bananas into high-value exports.

Impact highlights:

• Family income for 100+ households per hub.

• Reduces waste from oversupply.

• Positions PNG as a superfood exporter.

2. How Supporters Benefit

🎁 Donors

• K100 → Train 1 farmer in banana flour processing.

• K1,000 → Provide small-scale milling & drying equipment.

• K5,000+ → Recognition on “Banana Impact Wall” + annual report.

📈 Equity Investors

• 20% equity per hub.

• Dividends: 12% annually.

• Exit: Buyback at 5 years or resale.

💵 Lenders

• Loans from K5,000+.

• 8% fixed interest, quarterly repayments, 3-year term.

3. Use of Funds

• 40% → Dryers, mills, packaging.

• 25% → Farmer training & support.

• 20% → Export logistics & certifications.

• 10% → Marketing & partnerships.

• 5% → Admin & monitoring.

4. Timeline

• Months 1–3 → Training & setup.

• Months 4–6 → First flour production.

• Month 7+ → Export-ready scaling.

5. Impact

• Income for 100+ families.

• Women and youth employment.

• Strengthened village law & order.

• SDGs: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Decent Work, Climate Action.

6. Calls-to-Action

• 🌱 Donors: “Give K100 today — transform a banana into global impact.”

• 📈 Investors: “Own 20% equity in PNG’s banana flour hub.”

• 💵 Lenders: “Earn 8% while uplifting rural families.”

👉 Join us: Empower Families ➔ Build the Nation ➔ Sustain the Planet.