region: Haiti, Caribbean -> Quest

website: -> http://www.givelove.org/

mission: BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. PHASE 2 GOALS... Create large-scale inexpensive sanitation systems for displaced people living in camps and communities without clean water... Develop and test sustainable cooking alternatives to charcoal... Organize clean up and environmental programs for communities in Cite Soleil... Begin communal gardening program to supplement food needs... Revitalize Local Agriculture and Livelihoods - Help us begin work with local communities to revive gardens and assist small farmers... SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, SAFE HOUSING & GREEN FOOTPRINTS... Refurbished shipping containers provide a reusable local resource that can help solve some of the immediate housing needs in Haiti. The single housing units have a footprint that is adequate for a typical Haitian family, and they can easily accommodate additions to become the structural core of a larger house. The exterior will be painted with a ceramic radiant barrier that will help keep the interiors cool. The units will be joined together in groups in order to create quality outdoor spaces and to enlarge their footprint to provide a windbreak and additional resistence to hurricanes. Our design team has added a lightweight roof structure to shade the containers, and create covered outdoor space. The new design also allows us to collect and recycle rainwater. Our team will also provide cooking fuel and sanitation systems for these housing units using water reclamation systems, biogas, and other low-cost green products for cooking and human waste management. After the housing units are completed, we will establish community gardens and assistance with additional micro-enterprise development. CLEAN WATER & OTHER BASIC NEEDS... We are working with water reclamation and filtration experts John and Jack Rose at Waves for Water. They offer affordable fast solutions in emergency aid situations all over the world. We are blessed to be working with Michel Gondry director of many artistically brilliant and innovative movies and music videos to create informative shorts to play in tent camps (via car battery generated DVD players) to message large scale composting and water filtration. -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. PHASE 1 GOALS... Complete construction and site preparation for 50 container homes that will provide housing for 400 homeless people over the next two years... Develop ecologically sound sanitation, hygiene and composting system for 400 person village at Bois Neuf Field... Create water reclamation and filtration systems for safe drinking and washing water... PHASE 2 GOALS... Create large-scale inexpensive sanitation systems for displaced people living in camps and communities without clean water... Develop and test sustainable cooking alternatives to charcoal... Organize clean up and environmental programs for communities in Cite Soleil... Begin communal gardening program to supplement food needs... Revitalize Local Agriculture and Livelihoods - Help us begin work with local communities to revive gardens and assist small farmers... SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, SAFE HOUSING & GREEN FOOTPRINTS... Refurbished shipping containers provide a reusable local resource that can help solve some of the immediate housing needs in Haiti. The single housing units have a footprint that is adequate for a typical Haitian family, and they can easily accommodate additions to become the structural core of a larger house. The exterior will be painted with a ceramic radiant barrier that will help keep the interiors cool. The units will be joined together in groups in order to create quality outdoor spaces and to enlarge their footprint to provide a windbreak and additional resistence to hurricanes. Our design team has added a lightweight roof structure to shade the containers, and create covered outdoor space. The new design also allows us to collect and recycle rainwater. Our team will also provide cooking fuel and sanitation systems for these housing units using water reclamation systems, biogas, and other low-cost green products for cooking and human waste management. After the housing units are completed, we will establish community gardens and assistance with additional micro-enterprise development. CLEAN WATER & OTHER BASIC NEEDS... We are working with water reclamation and filtration experts John and Jack Rose at Waves for Water. They offer affordable fast solutions in emergency aid situations all over the world. We are blessed to be working with Michel Gondry director of many artistically brilliant and innovative movies and music videos to create informative shorts to play in tent camps (via car battery generated DVD players) to message large scale composting and water filtration.

mission: BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. PHASE 2 GOALS... Create large-scale inexpensive sanitation systems for displaced people living in camps and communities without clean water... Develop and test sustainable cooking alternatives to charcoal... Organize clean up and environmental programs for communities in Cite Soleil... Begin communal gardening program to supplement food needs... Revitalize Local Agriculture and Livelihoods - Help us begin work with local communities to revive gardens and assist small farmers... -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. PHASE 2 GOALS... Create large-scale inexpensive sanitation systems for displaced people living in camps and communities without clean water... Develop and test sustainable cooking alternatives to charcoal... Organize clean up and environmental programs for communities in Cite Soleil... Begin communal gardening program to supplement food needs... Revitalize Local Agriculture and Livelihoods - Help us begin work with local communities to revive gardens and assist small farmers... SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, SAFE HOUSING & GREEN FOOTPRINTS... Refurbished shipping containers provide a reusable local resource that can help solve some of the immediate housing needs in Haiti. The single housing units have a footprint that is adequate for a typical Haitian family, and they can easily accommodate additions to become the structural core of a larger house. The exterior will be painted with a ceramic radiant barrier that will help keep the interiors cool. The units will be joined together in groups in order to create quality outdoor spaces and to enlarge their footprint to provide a windbreak and additional resistence to hurricanes. Our design team has added a lightweight roof structure to shade the containers, and create covered outdoor space. The new design also allows us to collect and recycle rainwater. Our team will also provide cooking fuel and sanitation systems for these housing units using water reclamation systems, biogas, and other low-cost green products for cooking and human waste management. After the housing units are completed, we will establish community gardens and assistance with additional micro-enterprise development. CLEAN WATER & OTHER BASIC NEEDS... We are working with water reclamation and filtration experts John and Jack Rose at Waves for Water. They offer affordable fast solutions in emergency aid situations all over the world. We are blessed to be working with Michel Gondry director of many artistically brilliant and innovative movies and music videos to create informative shorts to play in tent camps (via car battery generated DVD players) to message large scale composting and water filtration.

mission: BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. PHASE 2 GOALS... Create large-scale inexpensive sanitation systems for displaced people living in camps and communities without clean water... Develop and test sustainable cooking alternatives to charcoal... Organize clean up and environmental programs for communities in Cite Soleil... Begin communal gardening program to supplement food needs... Revitalize Local Agriculture and Livelihoods - Help us begin work with local communities to revive gardens and assist small farmers...

name: Give Love - 2010 Haiti Earthquake -> GiveLove - 2010 Haiti Earthquake
mission: BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately.

status: Unknown -> Open
mission: BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately. -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately.

mission: -> BACKGROUND... As Haiti struggles to rebuild after the devastating earthquake, millions of people are still without any adequate shelter or the ability to meet their basic human needs and sustain livelihoods. Despite the massive international disaster and relief operation, the long-term needs of displaced communities are still not being addressed for the majority of homeless people. Viable housing alternatives and sanitation systems are urgently needed for families beyond the temporary makeshift shelters, tarps and tents that were provided during the relief phase of the emergency. With the rainy season fast approaching come May, these camp cities are vulnerable to flooding and the spread of water-borne disease. Displaced and injured people cannot begin to rebuild their lives until they are able to meet their basic human needs, and begin to recover in a stable, healthy, and safe environment. MAIN OBJECTIVES... Our primary goal is to work collaboratively with displaced communities and our Haitian partners to resettle as many homeless families from the chaotic environment of the tent cities. We are implementing a methodical pilot project that will develop and evaluate sustainable low-cost building technologies, green fuel and sanitation systems, and other long-term living solutions for displaced communities within Haiti. The immediate goal is to build out a one-acre site in Cite Soleil with 54 housing structures and the necessary infrastructure to implement and test several innovative, cost effective and sustainable systems. It is critical that we start our work before the rains worsen living conditions and complicate construction efforts. With light rainfall expected in April, and the arrival of the true rainy season in May, it’s urgent that site preparation and building efforts start immediately.