A study of Hannover Principles by Michael Braungart, the reading of the book “Cradle to Cradle”, a manifesto calling for the transformation of human industry through ecologically intelligent design, and a conversation with my community development mentor, George Staggers, the CEO of Central Area Development Association (CADA) have led to this project. Mr. Staggers and I asked ourselves How to provide permanently affordable access to land for such purposes as quality housing to forever removing… Show more

A study of Hannover Principles by Michael Braungart, the reading of the book “Cradle to Cradle”, a manifesto calling for the transformation of human industry through ecologically intelligent design, and a conversation with my community development mentor, George Staggers, the CEO of Central Area Development Association (CADA) have led to this project. Mr. Staggers and I asked ourselves How to provide permanently affordable access to land for such purposes as quality housing to forever removing the land from the speculative market?

How to develop and exercise responsible and ecological practices, which preserve, protect and enhance the land’s natural attributes?

How to create a Non- Profit Organization that could serve as a model in land stewardship and community development by providing information, resources and expertise gathered in U.S to Africa?

A- Why Africa Community Land Trusts Initiative?

• To provide good quality permanently affordable Eco-housing in Africa both Urban and Rural Cities,
• To encourage neighborhood stabilization through supported homeownership and community building,
• To provide opportunity for low-income and moderate income families a chance to benefit from homeownership,
• To develop a smarter way to invest scare resources,
• To preserve affordability for future families,
• To help government’s Economic Development and Revitalization without displacement.

If you like the Project and you want to be involved, Please contact Felix Ngoussou
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The mission of the Project is to “Train rural women and drop-out from school urban youths in building, installing, maintaining, and repairing solar electrification equipment while addressing energy access, environment, self-employment and entrepreneurship development through capacity building in their respective communities”.

This Project will have the community development as its primary mission and it will develop a range of programs and methods to carry out that mission.

The… Show more

The mission of the Project is to “Train rural women and drop-out from school urban youths in building, installing, maintaining, and repairing solar electrification equipment while addressing energy access, environment, self-employment and entrepreneurship development through capacity building in their respective communities”.

This Project will have the community development as its primary mission and it will develop a range of programs and methods to carry out that mission.

The central activity in this project involves the training of uneducated, semi-literate youths and rural women to build, install, maintain, and repair solar electrification equipment.

Women and youths will learn to build solar electrification systems, including several types of circuits such as a charge controller, an inverter circuit, etc. in six months at the PAtSEG Training Center. After completing the course, the equipment the women build is shipped to their villages where it is used to electrify the houses in their community. Building capacity to maintain and repair the equipment at the local (i.e. village) level is a crucial aspect of sustainability.
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Immigrant and Refugee Economic Development Organization (IREDO) is a Not For Profit Organization which specializes in helping Immigrants and Refugees with needed skills, knowledge and support in removing barriers and attaining their Economic Independence. This volunteering based Organization promotes Community Development Through Micro-Enterprise ,Self-Employment Empowerment and Cross-Cultural Understanding in the context of Globalization.

IREDO is established to offer expertise in both… Show more

Immigrant and Refugee Economic Development Organization (IREDO) is a Not For Profit Organization which specializes in helping Immigrants and Refugees with needed skills, knowledge and support in removing barriers and attaining their Economic Independence. This volunteering based Organization promotes Community Development Through Micro-Enterprise ,Self-Employment Empowerment and Cross-Cultural Understanding in the context of Globalization.

IREDO is established to offer expertise in both Entrepreneurship and Community Economic Development issues. IREDO's objectives are:

To provide Culturally Sensitive business development training for refugees and immigrants and other low income population in need of business skills.

To assist Immigrant and Refugee small-scale business often located in low-income urban neighborhoods so that they can make an impact in strengthening the sense of community.

To assist immigrants and refugees meet their basic needs, find opportunity, and become active and treasured members of their community.

IREDO is here to help you gain confidence and become economically self-sufficient. We know at IREDO that the entry point into micro-enterprise is through Technical Assistance, Financial Literacy, Leadership Skill Development, Assets Building Development, Business Counseling, Business Mentoring and Business Coaching.

IREDO has the experience and resources to get you there!
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