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SMART TUB FOR CRAB FARM

The natural crab population is decreasing while the market demand is increasing. Crab farms face several problems in raising crabs as they can kill each other due to high density during the period of shell molting.

How does it work?
The farm is divided into small tubs to prevent the crabs from killing each other. The water supply to the farm is controlled by solubility sensors to ensure that only qualified water enters the farm.- The system is equipped with other sensors to provide water at an appropriate temperature to help the crabs reproduce. Light and humidity sensors, as well as solar panels, are installed to help farmers control their farm in a smarter way.

Smart Home

One of the goals of the technological revolution is to make life more convenient.
Smart homes allow us to live comfortably without having to worry about cooking, brewing coffee, ironing laundry or wasting electricity. Everything is automated. For this reason, our team has decided to build a Smart Home that fulfills some of these requirements.

How does it work?
Energy saving: Motion detection turns the light on and turns it off when there is no movement and it reduces light intensity when sufficient daylight illuminates the area.
Security: There is a sound alarm for incidents such as fires, earthquakes and flashing lights, indicating that an intruder enters.
The door locks and unlocks with a passcode.

SAFE STATION FOR ANIMALS

Severe winters lead to the death of animals, livestock and poultry in villages, resulting in loss of income and investment for farmers. Our team proposed a project to build a community shelter, equipped with modern technology to reduce cold-related deaths.

How does it work?
We install sensors – to measure the outside and inside temperature – and heating systems. The indoor temperature is automatically adjusted to provide heat to the indoor station.

We also install automatic feed doors to provide food and water to the animals at specific times.

Last but not least, we install automatic cleaning and chemical spraying systems for the station. At the end of each day, the cleaning system will operate to clean the station, and spraying approved chemicals to protect the animals from diseases.

Empowering Local IT-Teachers with AI-Training

The Dariu Foundation, in collaboration with the Vinh Long Department of Education and Training (DOET), organized a one-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training workshop for 250 local IT teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in this cutting-edge technology.

The training sessions were presented by professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence from renowned institutions (Saigon University and Vin University). The participants were introduced to the latest advancements in AI, potential challenges, opportunities, applications and hands-on experience, particularly AI tools and techniques to develop innovative projects at the code clubs. By familiarizing themselves with these cutting-edge tools, the teachers gained the ability to guide students in unleashing their creativity and problem-solving skills through AI-based projects.

Such training workshops will be organized for another 500 IT teachers in other provinces in the next few months.

USING IoT FOR SEED PRESERVATION

In agriculture, seed preservation plays a vital role in ensuring optimal plant growth and maximizing yields. Vietnam’s hot and humid climate poses significant challenges when it comes to storing seeds. In response to this issue, we propose a smart cabinet that is able to control air quality, humidity, temperature, prevent mold and unintended germination. This project aims to simplify seed preservation for farmers, using the internet of things: data is collected, processed and updated to https://www.adafruit.com via micro:bit.

How does it work?
UV light runs for 10 minutes daily to disinfect and prevent harmful bacteria and mold while fans adjust air circulation based on temperature sensors installed inside the cabinet. A dehumidifier activates when humidity is low and temperature and humidity data is regularly updated via an app on a tablet. Alerts are sent to users via the Telegram account if conditions exceed standard levels.

Vending Machine

“Previously, we just saw a vending machine, but we didn’t know how it works. So we got quite curious and imagined, one day we can build a vending machine on our own” Chan Tran said. Our vending machine uses magnetic cards to scan, record and confirm identity of users (especially at schools). The USP being, that the machine can connect to the parents, so the parents are in control of what the studnts buy at school. That way, they can controle how much money is being spent and what the kids consume.

Smart Farm

The farm has a water storage channel, which is used to water the leaves of the plants. When the humidity is below 65%, the drop irrigation system will be activated. The lighting and watering/irrigation systems are controlled via website. The roof works with automatic opening and closing depending on the light, temperature and rain sensors.

Automatic Emergency System

Bar fires often lead to a high death toll, because of suffocation, as there is no emergency exit.
Our group decided to develop a project called Automatic Emergency System, based on how it works on airplanes; oxygen masks release whenever there is a drop in cabin pressure.

In case of emergency/fire, the system will automatically release custom-designed safety masks (with reflective strips) onto the floor which the people in the room can grab and put them on first, before they find their way out.

In each room, the smoke detectors are connected to the central system. In case of smoke detection, it will set the alarms on, and automatically release all the fire escape ladders, so people find their way out via thee escape ladders and don’t have to jump out of the building, which in many cases lead to deaths or severe casualties.

TDF cooperates with Bread for the World

We are very pleased to announce that TDF signed a long-term partnership with Bread for the World, a globally active development and relief agency in Germany that empowers the poor and marginalised to improve their living conditions in more than 85 countries all across the globe.

Through the joint project, we intend to address the following main challenges of the public education system in rural and remote areas:

  • Lack of sufficient, adequate and functioning computer equipment to provide Digital Literacy education.
  • Computer courses largely focusing on theoretical skills. Students learn programming, but do not produce any simple product that can be practically applied. Accordingly, students are not motivated to participate in IT lessons.
  • Lack of qualified IT teachers, lack of updated curriculums and practical training programs.
  • Schools do not offer opportunities for students to develop innovative projects and grow their talents.
  • There is a tendency to divide the tasks within project teams accordingly. There is still a certain gender bias that technical work, including programming, is not suitable for girls.

BftW’s support will enable TDF to expand the project and to ensure that a high-quality digital education is mainstreamed into Vietnamese schools and create access to basic computer and coding skills for 1.2 – 1.5 million children between 2023 – 2025.

Furthermore, the project will continue to support existing partner schools with the aim to ensure sustainability of ongoing Digital Literacy classes and Coding clubs. In addition, the project will expand to new schools.

TDF partners with Moonfare

Munich, 26th January, 2023 – Moonfare kicked off its long-term partnership with Dariu Foundation and connects the charity’s mission with its exclusive investor community.

Moonfare, the leading global digital private equity platform, has announced it will support The Dariu Foundation with a series of events designed to give the NGO access to Moonfare’s global community and increase the visibility of its mission of fostering digital education for children. To kick off the partnership, Moonfare and Dariu were hosting an exclusive dinner in Munich on 26th January.

Moonfare founder and CEO Steffen Pauls, said: “The Dariu Foundation is doing excellent work in spreading access to coding skills to young, disadvantaged people in deprived communities around the world. Supporting its mission feels like a natural fit for a world-leading technology company like Moonfare especially given our determination to do our part in making the world a better place.” He added: “A young person trained by Dariu today may become a staff member at Moonfare or another tech company tomorrow.”

As part of “The Impossible Project,” TDF has committed to educating some 5,000 talented children in 250 code clubs within the next few years.

Such ambitious targets require the support of an engaged and like-minded community, which Moonfare can help to provide, as there are strong synergies between Dariu’s Digital Education project and Moonfare’s fully digital business concept

Contact Switzerland

Manuela Nieth
manuela@dariu.org

Contact Vietnam

Nguyen Van Hanh
hanh@dariu.vn


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