IPP USA 2003 "It takes a Global Village"

Theme

Poverty and Basic Needs

Location

Detroit, USA

Dates

June 14th to 28th 2003

Delegations

Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Philippines, Thailand and USA

Partner Organisation

Howell Conference and Nature Center's Global Village (Heifer International)

Description

The Detroit USA IPP combined our skills and spirit of volunteerism with the Howell Conference and Nature Center's Global Village (a project modeled from those of Heifer International) to help them in their mission to provide education that emphasizes experience, as participants gain a greater awareness of world hunger, poverty, and population issues. The educational component included participating in the Global Village simulation, which introduced the participants to life in poverty stricken areas in several countries, as well as presentations given by the participants about the issues of poverty in their own countries. They discussed ways to educate and communicate information regarding these issues in their own communities. The project component was accomplished by the participants planning and building a house from Thailand to add to the village. The home was as authentic as possible (given the differences in climate and weather conditions). Participants also planted an organic garden wh ich supports the educational experience in the Global Village, and completed the house from Africa, which was built the previous summer. On going Local Work activities for the Detroit Chapter include bringing more chapter members out to the site for the educational simulation experience. Detroit will also continue to use the Howell Nature Center as a resource for program activities.

Contact

Kathy LaCombe, USA (staff and planner)

Documents:

Complete Report (PDF)