How we work...
Small scale
Our projects are small scale. We believe in a better chance of succeeding when a project is small and clear.
Money is sended in badges to the local managers on the spot.
We make clear agreements about every stage of the project. When showed a stage is done (with pictures, invoices and other proof) we make new appointments and send the next badge of money.
Selfsustainable
In advance of a project we determine the timeframe in which the project should be self sustainable. A project cannot stay help dependent and needs to become independent of our support. We hand over the project to the local community. This increases the possible succes of the project; local communities are responsible in te end and the ownership and future of the project will be guaranteed.
From the need of and together with the local communities
We think a project only can succeed when it emanates from the need of the local community. The community itself needs to be involved from the very beginning.
This increases the chance the locals feel responsible for and proud of their project.
Local partners
Because we are not able to be on the spot all the time to guide, control and to adjust the project, local partners are indispensable and a condition for us to work together.
With these local partners we make agreements about ways to organize and timeframes regarding the project. They inform us regularly about progress, quality, troubleshooting and financial responsibility.