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Protecting the Environment

The need for fuel has led to the desertification of the land in many areas. SUN for LIFE operates nurseries to provide moringa oleifera trees
Around the world, the poorest communities are the most vulnerable to climate change and environmental destruction. SDIA draws on the talents of our network to promote new technologies and innovations that help make environmental protection, renewable energy and sustainable development a reality.

SDIA activities for Protecting the Environment aim to…
  • Increase the use of alternative energy for schools, clinics and communities, and bring these benefits to indigenous communities;
  • Promote sustainable agriculture in order to lower costs for farmers and reduce the negative impact of chemicals on humans and the environment;
  • Reduce dependence on inefficient wood burning and other practices which damage the environment and endanger human health;
  • Preserve wilderness areas.

A Child's Garden of Peace, Brazil

Posted in: Latin America, Child Development and Education, Protecting the Environment
In societies that are burdened with poverty and a culture of violence, a garden can bring deeply needed respite into a child's life. A Child's Garden of Peace works to provide safe opportunities for children to reconnect with the natural world, even in extremely urbanized neighborhoods.

Altai Conservancy, USA & Russia

Posted in: North America, Europe, Protecting the Environment

The Altai Conservancy is a U.S. nongovernmental organization committed to protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the Altai Mountains, and to supporting programs, projects and initiatives that sustain, enhance, or expand Russia’s networks of nature reserves, known as...


SUN for LIFE, France & Madagascar

Posted in: Europe, Africa, Protecting the Environment, Community Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
Sun for Life provides instruction on creating and using solar cookers in areas threatened by desertification from over harvesting of plant fuels. The project also operates nurseries to provide trees in these areas used as shrub fencing for livestock and for providing fruit. These activities strengthen behaviors leading to sustainability.

Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta, Indonesia

Posted in: Asia and Oceania, Community Development and Sustainable Livelihoods, Protecting the Environment

Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta (YTS) is a development foundation based in the
Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan. These provinces have a small population, but are rich in natural resources, and it is inevitable that large scale development will come. The foundation YTS is working to...