Developing Novel Edible-Insect Farming Technologies to Address Food Insecurity in Slums

Hundreds of edible species of ants, beetles, moths and other insects, rich in protein and iron (see http://bit.ly/1qam0HU), are only seasonally available for millions of people who consume them. This project will develop and distribute insect farming technologies to make this cheap, nutritious and safe food source available for year-round consumption in Kenya's slum conditions, reducing malnutrition and high rates of anemia, especially among pregnant women.