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AIDG’s next incubated business to focus on sanitation in Haiti
When Peter Haas and Catherine Lainé of AIDG visited Cap Haitien last August, they saw a lot of potential business opportunities in Haiti’s second largest city.
“There were many basic services that the population needs, which they just are not getting access to,” says Haas, AIDG’s Executive Director. “A properly placed business could do much to address some of these issues and make a decent profit at the same time”. Read more.
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Featured Project: Solar Water Heater at La Guarderia Daycare
XelaTeco, with support from AIDG’s wonderful interns, recently installed a solar water heating system for La Guarderia, a childcare center in Llanos del Pinal, Guatemala. Find out more.
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The July 2007 Tecotour kicked off this weekend
This July, a group of ten Weston High School students will be coming to Guatemala to volunteer with AIDG. Our good friends from WEdia, a non-profit media company, have sent a documentary filmmaker and photographer to film the trip. Stay tuned for pictures and footage later this month. See pictures of their visit to Mayapedal.
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Appropriate Design for the Developing World
AIDG Executive Director will be speaking at TiE Boston on Appropriate Design in Developing Countries with Prof. Amy Smith from MIT and Tim Prestero from Design that Matters. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Alex (Sandy) Pentland of MIT's Media Lab. Register for the event.
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High Efficiency Stove Projects in Guatemala
Benny Lee gives a breakdown of upcoming stove projects with Nueva Alianza and the women’s group, Junta Directiva de Mujeres. Learn More. |
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We get by with a little help from our friends
We have been incredibly fortunate in the help that we've had from our supporters. Here are several stories of friends old and new who've coming together to help us fight the good fight. Read All About It.
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Forget Paper vs. Plastic, Get a Cool AIDG Tote
You stand at the cash register, paralyzed with indecision. Paper or plastic? Which is better or worse? Skip out of that choice altogether by using a stylish tote bag. We’ve got some very cool ones over at cafepress: Pinwheel and Think of the Penguins. Get one today!
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We've made the first steps towards the Haiti expansion, but we need your help to go the rest of the way. Will you contribute $50 or even $100 today help people and communities in need get clean water, sanitation, and electricity. We can't do this without you. Donate today.
Together we can make a difference. |
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