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Tagged: Economic Development
Asset-based community development resources?
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Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago, updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
I'm wondering if anyone can point me to some good materials and tools (preferably online, but other suggestions welcome too) related to the asset-based community development (ABCD) model. I'm PARTICULARLY wanting materials and resources in French. But I'll take good materials in English and translate them if ...
Starfish Expo - North Africa Breakout Session
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Posted 9 months ago, updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Norm Brinkley - Session Leader
Subject Matter Experts on North African Region
Yazi
Karen Boyle
Norm Brinkley
Issues -
Water Dams that were created long ago are causing problems with the natural flow of water. Less than 7% of the people in Niger drink clean water and less than 5% have electricity ...
Interesting article about experimental technology in Haiti relief
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Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Just saw this article about research a team from Princeton University is doing in building rainwater harvesters and wind turbines for use in disaster / relief situations:
http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S27/36/39A37/index.xml?section=topstories,featured
Even before the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated Haiti ...
Filmmakers ready to capture stories...
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Posted 4 months, 4 weeks ago, updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi, I'm based in LA - over 15 years working with NGO's and now working with filmmakers to capture stories around the globe. I'm good friends with a HISG staff member who told me about this network. We want to get rolling with short stories (3 - 6 minutes)
Hygiene & Disease Prevention Curriculum
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Posted 9 months, 1 week ago, updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Grace-Connection has developed a hygiene and disease prevention "train the trainer" teaching system that is designed to empower educators who want to teach WaSH principles to the poorest people groups. This curriculum is focused on people who live in areas with unimproved or slightly improved water. Dirt floor villages.
Need partner with UN, IMF, or World Bank Certified Number for Haiti Project
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Posted 4 months ago
MorningStar Missions and MFM are seeking info on an NGO with certification number to partner in large grant for Haiti. "Education, orphan care, infrastructure, and development of new residential, commercial zones, schools, job training, along with sustainable training for future longevity is the objective."
Contact Jorge Parrott, Missions Director, at
Haiti Relief Solutions Video Interview
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Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
In HISG's interview with one of the key players in our Haiti Relief Effort, Junior Bataille, he describes a method of handling relief so that lasting change can be an option.
Social networking, coordination, communications and vision are central to change.
teaching women a trade....
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Posted 5 months ago, updated 4 months, 4 weeks ago
I'm looking for a non-profit organization working with women transitioning out of trafficking. I'm specifically looking to assist in the development & improvement of a cosmetology program.
If you are involved with or could recommend anyone I would really appreciate it!
Thank you
Rachel Souza
Caution from Haiti
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Posted 5 months ago
In this interview, Junior Bataille points out that the reason there are so many people in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, is because there is so little opportunity anywhere else in the country. He goes on to encourage NGOs invest resources in the entire country, and not just on rebuilding the capital
Re-Selling Goods Created in Developing Countries
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Posted 5 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 5 months, 1 week ago
My church is considering setting up a small "store" where we sell goods that are created in developing countries. I have seen a number of small displays of goods from a small village here or there. I am looking to see what types of options are available for
