The lack of clean potable water is a matter of worldwide concern. Today, more than 25% of the world's water supply is polluted. A recent World Bank report found that only 40% of the world's population has enough water. Water consumption has increased seven times since the beginning of the 20th century. Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, [...]
Archive | July, 2008
Let There Be Light
Light Up The World Foundation (LUTW) utilizes Solid State Lighting technologies powered by renewable resources to enhance the quality of life of the poor in the developing world. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, LUTW is a humanitarian initiative whose chief goal is to assist poor villagers in the developing world obtain a useful, [...]
Building Homes From The Ground Up
Of the world's 6 billion people, 1.2 billion – 1 person in five – live on less than $1 a day. Between 750 million and one billion of these absolute poor live in slums. 300 million of these live in the slums of Africa. Without adequate housing, social stability and a sense of security, any [...]
Organic Gardening Strengthens Local Communities
In many areas of the world, there are villages surrounded by fertile land, and the people of the villages are willing to apply their skills and energy to generate income. However, in most villages there is very little work and activity, and the people are desperate for money and resources. Many leave their villages to [...]
Breath, Water, Sound – The Technology of Joy[SM]
The International Association for Human Values has a program called "Breath, Water, Sound" that has been taught to more than one million people around the world. It is designed specifically to support disadvantaged people and those challenged by poverty, substance abuse or other negative patterns in life. Participants experience reduced stress, increased energy levels, and [...]
