1. Previous funding activities
In 2000, the Lao Government announced its commitment to the elimination of poverty by 2020. However, it was clear that the government could not fulfil this mandate by itself and should involve local citizens of Laos. CDEA’s overall objective is to support the Lao Government’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for poverty reduction through involvement in the following activities, funded by diverse sources including the Canada fund, World Bank, DGS, DED, GAA, Ford Motor Company, HABITAT for humanity and BftW as below:
1.1 Making waste work for economic:
a). Organic waste composting and waste recycling, funded by Canada Fund and Ford Motor Company . Organic waste from the market and household is capable to convert into compost, which is then used for improving soil fertility and environment.
b). Bio-gas activity funded by German Embassy and Schmitz-Foundation. Bio-gas units are capable of converting animal manure/waste into methane, which is then used for cooking. The resultant waste can also be sold or used as fertilizer for rice or other crops. Thus, bio-gas not only acts as a source of income, but also saves villagers time to collect the firewood generally needed to start fires.
1.2 Water supply and Sanitation, funded by DED, GAA and BftW:
Health is improved by providing access to water for rural villagers. CDEA first develops a sustainable infrastructure for clean water, and then provides basic hygiene training to prevent ailments and illnesses. Poverty is reduced by savings on bottled water as well as medical expenses (for those that currently do not have access to water).
1.3 Animal Farming, funded by GAA:
CDEA provides the capacity to raise animals – fish and pig. Villagers can use this knowledge for a sustainable lifestyle in farming. In addition to capacity-building, CDEA will provide the initial livestock used to start this enterprise.
1.4 House repair and toilet building for poor family, funded by HABITAT for Humanity:
So far CDEA under cooperation with HABITAT for humanity has built of totally___________ the toilet
1.5 Organic Farming:
In every target village, CDEA promotes the recycling of organic materials. In their everyday lives, what a villager may consider waste may be used in other applications (ex. re-using rice husks and manure for compost material).
1.6 Community Development Fund:
In every activity, CDEA develops a means of sustainability, whereby recipients of aid contribute to a communal fund, which can be used for maintenance of infrastructure, growth of the activity, or other community projects.
All funding was used to develop projects in urban and rural communities, with activities such as environmental development, income generation in accordance with the National Poverty Reduction policy of Lao Government. These activities primarily encouraged community integration, and enhancing villagers’ role in developing sustainable methods for poverty alleviation.
In 2000, the Lao Government announced its commitment to the elimination of poverty by 2020. However, it was clear that the government could not fulfil this mandate by itself and should involve local citizens of Laos. CDEA’s overall objective is to support the Lao Government’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for poverty reduction through involvement in the following activities, funded by diverse sources including the Canada fund, World Bank, DGS, DED, GAA, Ford Motor Company, HABITAT for humanity and BftW as below:
1.1 Making waste work for economic:
a). Organic waste composting and waste recycling, funded by Canada Fund and Ford Motor Company . Organic waste from the market and household is capable to convert into compost, which is then used for improving soil fertility and environment.
b). Bio-gas activity funded by German Embassy and Schmitz-Foundation. Bio-gas units are capable of converting animal manure/waste into methane, which is then used for cooking. The resultant waste can also be sold or used as fertilizer for rice or other crops. Thus, bio-gas not only acts as a source of income, but also saves villagers time to collect the firewood generally needed to start fires.
1.2 Water supply and Sanitation, funded by DED, GAA and BftW:
Health is improved by providing access to water for rural villagers. CDEA first develops a sustainable infrastructure for clean water, and then provides basic hygiene training to prevent ailments and illnesses. Poverty is reduced by savings on bottled water as well as medical expenses (for those that currently do not have access to water).
1.3 Animal Farming, funded by GAA:
CDEA provides the capacity to raise animals – fish and pig. Villagers can use this knowledge for a sustainable lifestyle in farming. In addition to capacity-building, CDEA will provide the initial livestock used to start this enterprise.
1.4 House repair and toilet building for poor family, funded by HABITAT for Humanity:
So far CDEA under cooperation with HABITAT for humanity has built of totally___________ the toilet
1.5 Organic Farming:
In every target village, CDEA promotes the recycling of organic materials. In their everyday lives, what a villager may consider waste may be used in other applications (ex. re-using rice husks and manure for compost material).
1.6 Community Development Fund:
In every activity, CDEA develops a means of sustainability, whereby recipients of aid contribute to a communal fund, which can be used for maintenance of infrastructure, growth of the activity, or other community projects.
All funding was used to develop projects in urban and rural communities, with activities such as environmental development, income generation in accordance with the National Poverty Reduction policy of Lao Government. These activities primarily encouraged community integration, and enhancing villagers’ role in developing sustainable methods for poverty alleviation.