name: Ecoworks International - 2010 Haiti Earthquake -> Ecoworks International
organization: -> Non-Profit Community Development

areas_served: -> Ganthier, Haiti
mission: Our Mission To break the cycle of poverty by building thriving and self-sustainable communities where the need is the greatest through a holistic, three-pillar development approach based on * economic growth * education * healthcare * environmental stewardship And, to be guided in our work by values of social justice, economic parity, gender equality, shared know-how, and mutual respect. What Motivates Us Our work is founded on the knowledge that we are one world in which all of us depend on one another other for survival, security and how we shape our future no matter where we live, or the present state of our economy, educational system and technology. And, it is based on our profound belief that, as individuals and nations, we are indebted to each other to use our strengths, know-how and technologies to transform communities in need so that they can thrive and become major contributors on the global scene in international trade, environmental conservation, cultural exchange and innovation. Who We Are EcoWorks International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with disadvantaged communities to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises that promote self-reliance, improve standards of living, and protect natural resources. Our Approach For decades, development professionals have been wrestling with this question: how to permanently break the cycle of poverty? Our response, based on twenty years of experience, is to practice a holistic approach which encompasses the many aspects of a person’s selfhood and relationship to family, community, region, and world. This approach recognizes the existence of a complex set of related needs that must be simultaneously met in order to lift a community out of poverty. Our projects, therefore, are based on four-pillars: (1) economic development; (2) education; (3) healthcare, and (4) environmental stewardship. Each pillar is supported by a set of key programs that complement each other to reinforce the ultimate objectives. The economic development programs, for example, include an economic engine, i.e. a profit making venture, as well as an entrepreneurship initiative to diversify the local economy and revolving funds to support these activities on a long-term basis. Earning a Living Wage We create an economic program that establishes a specialized industry and a diversified local economy. The industrial venture, owned by EWI and the partner community, is a nonprofit entity but is managed like a private business with the goal of producing income. Part of that income is put into a Community Fund that helps pay for building essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. Then, there is an entrepreneurship program that enables individuals to create new enterprises that provide jobs and diversify the local economy. Being Educated ... breaks the cycle of poverty, creates a gateway to better jobs, healthier families and greater civic involvement. Having Access to Basic Healthcare and Social Services ... is essential in maintaining a functioning society, a productive workforce, and sound management of community resources. Responsibly Managing Natural Resources ... is indispensible in ensuring the community’s survival (protection from landslides and flooding; preservation of top soil for agriculture; etc.), and in contributing to mitigating the effects of broader environmental dangers, such as climate change. Preserving Cultural Traditions ... which are the threads in the fabric of a community’s cohesiveness and continuity. The EWI Approach is Unique Twenty years of field experience has enabled us to create an approach to development that is both comprehensive and sustainable. Our holistic approach integrates Social Investment, Business Savvy, Best Development Practice, Partnerships and Capacity Building. At the heart of our project is an economic engine that produces profits which are then invested in the community's infrastructure. We reinforce the economic development by providing access to education, healthcare and social services. At the same time, we integrate environmental mitigation, restoration and responsible management of natural resources. -> Our Mission To break the cycle of poverty by building thriving and self-sustainable communities where the need is the greatest through a holistic, three-pillar development approach based on * economic growth * education * healthcare * environmental stewardship And, to be guided in our work by values of social justice, economic parity, gender equality, shared know-how, and mutual respect. What Motivates Us Our work is founded on the knowledge that we are one world in which all of us depend on one another other for survival, security and how we shape our future no matter where we live, or the present state of our economy, educational system and technology. And, it is based on our profound belief that, as individuals and nations, we are indebted to each other to use our strengths, know-how and technologies to transform communities in need so that they can thrive and become major contributors on the global scene in international trade, environmental conservation, cultural exchange and innovation. Who We Are EcoWorks International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with disadvantaged communities to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises that promote self-reliance, improve standards of living, and protect natural resources. Our Approach For decades, development professionals have been wrestling with this question: how to permanently break the cycle of poverty? Our response, based on twenty years of experience, is to practice a holistic approach which encompasses the many aspects of a person’s selfhood and relationship to family, community, region, and world. This approach recognizes the existence of a complex set of related needs that must be simultaneously met in order to lift a community out of poverty. Our projects, therefore, are based on four-pillars: (1) economic development; (2) education; (3) healthcare, and (4) environmental stewardship. Each pillar is supported by a set of key programs that complement each other to reinforce the ultimate objectives. The economic development programs, for example, include an economic engine, i.e. a profit making venture, as well as an entrepreneurship initiative to diversify the local economy and revolving funds to support these activities on a long-term basis. Earning a Living Wage We create an economic program that establishes a specialized industry and a diversified local economy. The industrial venture, owned by EWI and the partner community, is a nonprofit entity but is managed like a private business with the goal of producing income. Part of that income is put into a Community Fund that helps pay for building essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. Then, there is an entrepreneurship program that enables individuals to create new enterprises that provide jobs and diversify the local economy. Being Educated ... breaks the cycle of poverty, creates a gateway to better jobs, healthier families and greater civic involvement. Having Access to Basic Healthcare and Social Services ... is essential in maintaining a functioning society, a productive workforce, and sound management of community resources. Responsibly Managing Natural Resources ... is indispensible in ensuring the community’s survival (protection from landslides and flooding; preservation of top soil for agriculture; etc.), and in contributing to mitigating the effects of broader environmental dangers, such as climate change. Preserving Cultural Traditions ... which are the threads in the fabric of a community’s cohesiveness and continuity. The EWI Approach is Unique Twenty years of field experience has enabled us to create an approach to development that is both comprehensive and sustainable. Our holistic approach integrates Social Investment, Business Savvy, Best Development Practice, Partnerships and Capacity Building. At the heart of our project is an economic engine that produces profits which are then invested in the community's infrastructure. We reinforce the economic development by providing access to education, healthcare and social services. At the same time, we integrate environmental mitigation, restoration and responsible management of natural resources.

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address: -> U.S. ADDR: 333 Aragon Avenue, Suite 506, Coral Gables, FL 33134 HAITI
notes: -> Current Project: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Ganthier, Haiti Project’s Focus EcoWorks International (EWI) has initiated the Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Ganthier, Haiti Project in response to the dire needs that are prevalent in Haiti and in conformity with the priorities established by the Haitian government. The Project’s aim is to establish a comprehensive program that will turn around this destitute area and transform it into a viable and sustainable community. Ganthier, a ‘commune’ (a town made up of small villages) of 80,000 inhabitants is located east of Port of Prince between Croix-des-Bouquets and the Dominican Republic. Though the Project will serve the entire population, its first emphasis will be to help single women who are sole providers for their families. They are the mainstay of rural communities. Often, they are responsible for raising their own children and those of their relatives who died due to an egregious lack of access to healthcare. Each such family unit may comprise 4-6 children that are raised by one woman, and often on less than one dollar a day. Project’s Goal and Components The project’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty. To achieve this EWI has adopted a holistic approach based on the following three pillars: A Regional Economic Growth Engine * An income producing 20,000 laying hen Egg Farm (priority) * A Cooperative to train, support and mentor independent egg farmers * An Entrepreneurship program for adults and youth to create new income generating businesses and create jobs in different sectors so as to diversify the economy. Also, to channel youth toward positive endeavors. * A Revolving Fund for farmers and entrepreneurs * Public information programs to increase egg consumption, particularly among the very poor to stem malnutrition A Community Building Program * Access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds * A Montessori-based education program to enable children to thrive in becoming self-directed, self-reliant, independent thinkers who will respect themselves, other human beings and the environment, and who will be the change agents transforming the rural communities they come from. * An education program to bring children who have never been in school to their respective grade level * Adult Literacy * Vocational Training * Access to healthcare, including vaccination * Access to social services * Infrastructure: funded in part by the EWI Community Development Fund will focus on building schools, clinics, wells, etc. * Additional classes in parenting skills, nutrition, hygiene * Partnerships with other NGOs and community-based organizations Environmental Stewardship * Protection of the Environment and Management of Natural Resources, especially in relation to immediate consequences of deforestation during hurricane season * The Egg Farm will use green building principles and materials; solar energy; water management; transform chicken waste into fertilizer. * Reforestation; urban and rural planning The EWI Method Part of the EWI holistic approach is to not only implement a comprehensive, multisectoral program, but to also create a built-in method to make the project self-sustainable and profitable for the community as a whole. The not-for-profit egg production farm will be managed as if it were a for profit enterprise. It will produce income that will make it self-sufficient in the third year of its operations. In addition, it will generate a profit, 60% of which will be funneled into the EWI Community Development Fund (EWI-CDF) to co-fund local infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. To achieve this EWI-CDF will partner with the national and local government. The EWI-CDF will be managed by a board representing EWI, the community, and the funders. It will practice transparency and post at Ganthier’s city hall its programmatic and financial activities. Beneficiaries The EWI project will benefit the entire Ganthier population of 72,000. Establishing the egg farm is a priority, and so is focusing first on women who are heads of household, and their children. Partners EcoWorks International’s partners are: * The Government of Haiti through its Presidential Commission on the Development of Border Territories (FDF), Ministry of Finance * The Community of Ganthier, the Mayor and his team * The 20-30 local organizations that geographically represent groups of peasants, women and youth who live in the different villages of the ‘commune’ of Ganthier * The Project’s Funders Project Location: Ganthier FDF and EWI have selected Ganthier as the location of the EWI Project for several reasons. There is a demonstrable need: * Ganthier has no industry or business center * The majority of the population lives on less than one dollar a day * A large number of children are malnourished * A significant number of children do not attend school * Having been neglected for decades, the community’s needs are acute in all areas: employment, education, healthcare, access to potable water, hurricane preparedness, etc. Ganthier has potential advantages: * Located between the capital and the Dominican Republic, Ganthier has one of the best main roads in the country that has been maintained because it is the main thoroughfare for imported goods. The quality of the road is essential for accessing the main egg markets in Haiti without incurring significant breakage. * The proximity to the capital is also proximity to the main egg market * It has a dry climate but enough water to develop site-appropriate farming * It borders a lake which could be a tremendous asset for developing ecotourism * The mayor is a non-politician (he teaches literature at a high school) who is devoted to his community * There is a tremendous willpower of the local population to turnaround the community and transform it into a viable economic entity Egg Market in Haiti The egg market growth potential is huge. In the US egg consumption is 250/year/person; in the Dominican Republic 176/year/person; in Haiti 18/year/person. In addition, the Haitian government stopped the importation of eggs from the Dominican Republic following a bird flu alert in that country. This creates a severe egg shortage in Haiti. Time-Frame This is a five-year project, which will be completely self-sufficient in three years from the moment the egg farm is started. It is currently in Phase One that includes planning, fundraising, land acquisition, creating architectural and engineering blueprints, starting partnering with the local organizations and, together, developing and prioritizing programs.
mission: Our Mission To break the cycle of poverty by building thriving and self-sustainable communities where the need is the greatest through a holistic, three-pillar development approach based on * economic growth * education * healthcare * environmental stewardship And, to be guided in our work by values of social justice, economic parity, gender equality, shared know-how, and mutual respect. What Motivates Us Our work is founded on the knowledge that we are one world in which all of us depend on one another other for survival, security and how we shape our future no matter where we live, or the present state of our economy, educational system and technology. And, it is based on our profound belief that, as individuals and nations, we are indebted to each other to use our strengths, know-how and technologies to transform communities in need so that they can thrive and become major contributors on the global scene in international trade, environmental conservation, cultural exchange and innovation. Who We Are EcoWorks International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with disadvantaged communities to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises that promote self-reliance, improve standards of living, and protect natural resources. Our Approach For decades, development professionals have been wrestling with this question: how to permanently break the cycle of poverty? Our response, based on twenty years of experience, is to practice a holistic approach which encompasses the many aspects of a person’s selfhood and relationship to family, community, region, and world. This approach recognizes the existence of a complex set of related needs that must be simultaneously met in order to lift a community out of poverty. Our projects, therefore, are based on four-pillars: (1) economic development; (2) education; (3) healthcare, and (4) environmental stewardship. Each pillar is supported by a set of key programs that complement each other to reinforce the ultimate objectives. The economic development programs, for example, include an economic engine, i.e. a profit making venture, as well as an entrepreneurship initiative to diversify the local economy and revolving funds to support these activities on a long-term basis. Earning a Living Wage We create an economic program that establishes a specialized industry and a diversified local economy. The industrial venture, owned by EWI and the partner community, is a nonprofit entity but is managed like a private business with the goal of producing income. Part of that income is put into a Community Fund that helps pay for building essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. Then, there is an entrepreneurship program that enables individuals to create new enterprises that provide jobs and diversify the local economy. Being Educated ... breaks the cycle of poverty, creates a gateway to better jobs, healthier families and greater civic involvement. Having Access to Basic Healthcare and Social Services ... is essential in maintaining a functioning society, a productive workforce, and sound management of community resources. Responsibly Managing Natural Resources ... is indispensible in ensuring the community’s survival (protection from landslides and flooding; preservation of top soil for agriculture; etc.), and in contributing to mitigating the effects of broader environmental dangers, such as climate change. Preserving Cultural Traditions ... which are the threads in the fabric of a community’s cohesiveness and continuity. The EWI Approach is Unique Twenty years of field experience has enabled us to create an approach to development that is both comprehensive and sustainable. Our holistic approach integrates Social Investment, Business Savvy, Best Development Practice, Partnerships and Capacity Building. At the heart of our project is an economic engine that produces profits which are then invested in the community's infrastructure. We reinforce the economic development by providing access to education, healthcare and social services. At the same time, we integrate environmental mitigation, restoration and responsible management of natural resources. -> Our Mission To break the cycle of poverty by building thriving and self-sustainable communities where the need is the greatest through a holistic, three-pillar development approach based on * economic growth * education * healthcare * environmental stewardship And, to be guided in our work by values of social justice, economic parity, gender equality, shared know-how, and mutual respect. What Motivates Us Our work is founded on the knowledge that we are one world in which all of us depend on one another other for survival, security and how we shape our future no matter where we live, or the present state of our economy, educational system and technology. And, it is based on our profound belief that, as individuals and nations, we are indebted to each other to use our strengths, know-how and technologies to transform communities in need so that they can thrive and become major contributors on the global scene in international trade, environmental conservation, cultural exchange and innovation. Who We Are EcoWorks International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with disadvantaged communities to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises that promote self-reliance, improve standards of living, and protect natural resources. Our Approach For decades, development professionals have been wrestling with this question: how to permanently break the cycle of poverty? Our response, based on twenty years of experience, is to practice a holistic approach which encompasses the many aspects of a person’s selfhood and relationship to family, community, region, and world. This approach recognizes the existence of a complex set of related needs that must be simultaneously met in order to lift a community out of poverty. Our projects, therefore, are based on four-pillars: (1) economic development; (2) education; (3) healthcare, and (4) environmental stewardship. Each pillar is supported by a set of key programs that complement each other to reinforce the ultimate objectives. The economic development programs, for example, include an economic engine, i.e. a profit making venture, as well as an entrepreneurship initiative to diversify the local economy and revolving funds to support these activities on a long-term basis. Earning a Living Wage We create an economic program that establishes a specialized industry and a diversified local economy. The industrial venture, owned by EWI and the partner community, is a nonprofit entity but is managed like a private business with the goal of producing income. Part of that income is put into a Community Fund that helps pay for building essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. Then, there is an entrepreneurship program that enables individuals to create new enterprises that provide jobs and diversify the local economy. Being Educated ... breaks the cycle of poverty, creates a gateway to better jobs, healthier families and greater civic involvement. Having Access to Basic Healthcare and Social Services ... is essential in maintaining a functioning society, a productive workforce, and sound management of community resources. Responsibly Managing Natural Resources ... is indispensible in ensuring the community’s survival (protection from landslides and flooding; preservation of top soil for agriculture; etc.), and in contributing to mitigating the effects of broader environmental dangers, such as climate change. Preserving Cultural Traditions ... which are the threads in the fabric of a community’s cohesiveness and continuity. The EWI Approach is Unique Twenty years of field experience has enabled us to create an approach to development that is both comprehensive and sustainable. Our holistic approach integrates Social Investment, Business Savvy, Best Development Practice, Partnerships and Capacity Building. At the heart of our project is an economic engine that produces profits which are then invested in the community's infrastructure. We reinforce the economic development by providing access to education, healthcare and social services. At the same time, we integrate environmental mitigation, restoration and responsible management of natural resources.

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region: -> Haiti, Caribbean
website: -> http://www.ecoworksinternational.org/
mission: -> Our Mission To break the cycle of poverty by building thriving and self-sustainable communities where the need is the greatest through a holistic, three-pillar development approach based on * economic growth * education * healthcare * environmental stewardship And, to be guided in our work by values of social justice, economic parity, gender equality, shared know-how, and mutual respect. What Motivates Us Our work is founded on the knowledge that we are one world in which all of us depend on one another other for survival, security and how we shape our future no matter where we live, or the present state of our economy, educational system and technology. And, it is based on our profound belief that, as individuals and nations, we are indebted to each other to use our strengths, know-how and technologies to transform communities in need so that they can thrive and become major contributors on the global scene in international trade, environmental conservation, cultural exchange and innovation. Who We Are EcoWorks International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with disadvantaged communities to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises that promote self-reliance, improve standards of living, and protect natural resources. Our Approach For decades, development professionals have been wrestling with this question: how to permanently break the cycle of poverty? Our response, based on twenty years of experience, is to practice a holistic approach which encompasses the many aspects of a person’s selfhood and relationship to family, community, region, and world. This approach recognizes the existence of a complex set of related needs that must be simultaneously met in order to lift a community out of poverty. Our projects, therefore, are based on four-pillars: (1) economic development; (2) education; (3) healthcare, and (4) environmental stewardship. Each pillar is supported by a set of key programs that complement each other to reinforce the ultimate objectives. The economic development programs, for example, include an economic engine, i.e. a profit making venture, as well as an entrepreneurship initiative to diversify the local economy and revolving funds to support these activities on a long-term basis. Earning a Living Wage We create an economic program that establishes a specialized industry and a diversified local economy. The industrial venture, owned by EWI and the partner community, is a nonprofit entity but is managed like a private business with the goal of producing income. Part of that income is put into a Community Fund that helps pay for building essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics and wells. Then, there is an entrepreneurship program that enables individuals to create new enterprises that provide jobs and diversify the local economy. Being Educated ... breaks the cycle of poverty, creates a gateway to better jobs, healthier families and greater civic involvement. Having Access to Basic Healthcare and Social Services ... is essential in maintaining a functioning society, a productive workforce, and sound management of community resources. Responsibly Managing Natural Resources ... is indispensible in ensuring the community’s survival (protection from landslides and flooding; preservation of top soil for agriculture; etc.), and in contributing to mitigating the effects of broader environmental dangers, such as climate change. Preserving Cultural Traditions ... which are the threads in the fabric of a community’s cohesiveness and continuity. The EWI Approach is Unique Twenty years of field experience has enabled us to create an approach to development that is both comprehensive and sustainable. Our holistic approach integrates Social Investment, Business Savvy, Best Development Practice, Partnerships and Capacity Building. At the heart of our project is an economic engine that produces profits which are then invested in the community's infrastructure. We reinforce the economic development by providing access to education, healthcare and social services. At the same time, we integrate environmental mitigation, restoration and responsible management of natural resources.