Africa Youth for Peace and Development Organization AYPAD
Organizing, Empowering and Creating Opportunities for Youths
Africa Youth for Peace and Development organization was formed 1995 and was finally registered in the year 2000 under the ministry of youth and sport in Sierra Leone, as a voluntary, youth development organization that aims at organizing, empowering and creating opportunities for youths and Youths groups that are in difficult circumstances.The organization ...learn more
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Created: Oct 17, 2007
Updated: Sep 03, 2009
Membership: Open
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Global Migration | Green Schools | Economic Development | Renewable Energy | Environmental Justice | Culture and Sustainability | Public and Government Education | Squatter Communities | Sustainable Building | Health Care Access | Sustainability and Technology | Crises and Disaster Aid | Social Entrepreneurship | Sustainable Livelihoods | Sustainability Education | Infrastructure | Poverty Alleviation | Recycling and Reuse | Appropriate Technology | Community Participation | Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and Migrants | Affordable Housing | Community Resources | Community Service/Volunteerism | Access To Education | Sustainable Cities | Microfinance | Organizational Support and Management | Sustainable Materials
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Architecture for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1999 to promote architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. Through competitions, workshops, educational forums, partnerships with aid organizations and other activities, Architecture for Humanity creates opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need. We believe that where resources and expertise are scarce, innovative, sustainable and collaborative design can make a difference.
The organization is currently providing design services and funding for reconstruction in India and Sri Lanka following the devastating tsunami that struck South-East Asia in December 2004. Past initiatives also include three international design competitions: Siyathemba youth sports and HIV/AIDS outreach facility for Somkhele, South Africa (2004-2005), Outreach: Design Ideas for Mobile Health Clinic to Combat HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa (2001-2004); and Transitional Housing for Kosovo's Returning Refugees (1999-2000).
In addition to implementing design initiatives and competitions, Architecture for Humanity supports humanitarian-directed design through advocacy. To that end, we have consulted with government bodies and relief organizations on a number of projects, including mine clearance programs and playground building in the Balkans; earthquake resistant construction techniques in Turkey and Iran; school building in Calcutta; refugee housing on the borders of Afghanistan and responding to Hurricane Ivan, Emily and Katrina. We have also provided referrals and advice to a number of organizations, including Oprah Foundation, Kansas City Economic Development Corporation, Kids With Cameras, Habitat for Humanity, Common Ground, Planned Parenthood International, and others.
Finally, through exhibitions, media attention, conferences and forums, we foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives.
The organization is currently providing design services and funding for reconstruction in India and Sri Lanka following the devastating tsunami that struck South-East Asia in December 2004. Past initiatives also include three international design competitions: Siyathemba youth sports and HIV/AIDS outreach facility for Somkhele, South Africa (2004-2005), Outreach: Design Ideas for Mobile Health Clinic to Combat HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa (2001-2004); and Transitional Housing for Kosovo's Returning Refugees (1999-2000).
In addition to implementing design initiatives and competitions, Architecture for Humanity supports humanitarian-directed design through advocacy. To that end, we have consulted with government bodies and relief organizations on a number of projects, including mine clearance programs and playground building in the Balkans; earthquake resistant construction techniques in Turkey and Iran; school building in Calcutta; refugee housing on the borders of Afghanistan and responding to Hurricane Ivan, Emily and Katrina. We have also provided referrals and advice to a number of organizations, including Oprah Foundation, Kansas City Economic Development Corporation, Kids With Cameras, Habitat for Humanity, Common Ground, Planned Parenthood International, and others.
Finally, through exhibitions, media attention, conferences and forums, we foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives.
