Working with local communities is an essential part of our approach. The local population will be using the completed buildings and involved in running some of the projects so their participation is crucial at every stage.

New projects often start with a request from a community for a school or other facility. Communities continue to be involved so we know that what we are doing is relevant to them.  From initial design workshops to the colour of the walls, we ensure that local men, women and young people have a say in the project.

Typically, the local community helps to clear the site and collect hundreds of tonnes of sand and stone to be turned into building blocks.

Working in partnership also makes sure projects run smoothly and encourages pride and ownership in the finished building.

To ensure the buildings are sustained, we train members of the community in basic maintenance. And of course we always keep in touch to see how things have taken off.

Take a look at the gallery below to see how communities contribute towards projects.

Videos

Photos