Development Goals
Harambee 4 Humanity works with
local partners at home and abroad, to respond to challenges and
opportunities in the following four areas of Development:
Education - Information and Communication Technologies
To build and maintain educational institutions for children,
youth and young adults; to provide opportunities for professional
development for teachers; to promote girls’ education;
to provide access to information and communication technologies
and provide IT training.
Economic Sustainability
To collaborate with communities and co-operatives to identify
and maximize existing skills and resources; to disseminate information
and instruct individuals and groups on how to start, establish,
sustain, or expand small enterprises that benefit the community
as a whole.
Sustainable Agriculture
To provide access to information and training on best agricultural
practices that will maximize crop yields, slow deforestation,
prevent soil erosion and maintain soil quality; to work with
communities to select and purchase best crops for their land
and food needs.
Health
To improve access to safe drinking water by constructing wells,
harvesting rainwater and developing water treatment, irrigation
and sewage treatment systems; to promote public health by disseminating
information on safe sanitation practices, HIV/AIDS, Sexual and
Reproductive Health, Malaria, and other relevant health topics;
to improve access to, and promote use of health services.
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Harambee 4 Humanity collaborates with individuals
and groups in areas where there is a demonstrated need, and
a clear commitment on behalf of the community to play an active
role in the development and implementation of projects.
We support initiatives in which:
- the community is willing to invest
their time, apply their skills and expertise, and provide what
resources they can to make the project a success;
- the activities respect the natural environment and make use of
local resources and capacity;
- there is a benefit to the broader community; and
- the activity or outcome can be sustained beyond the duration
of H4H’s involvement with the project.
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