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Can’t seem to sell that old tractor behind the barn? Village Earth might be able to help. We are currently accepting donations of used farm equipment for community-based land recovery projects on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Receive a tax-deduction for 100% of the fair market value of your equipment while supporting sustainable development and self-determination of the Lakota Nation. We are currently in need of: Tractors Chorrals Squeeze Chutes Panels Barbed Wire Fence Posts (wooden and metal) Bobcats Chain Saws Saw Mills Tillers Etc. Spring is just around the corner so make your donation today! For more information or to schedule a pickup please contact: David Bartecchi [email protected]

Upcoming Courses in the Village Earth/CSU Online Certificate Program in Community-Based Development

Winter II Session

GSLL 1501 – Approaches to Community Development

This course provides a framework for community development based on a participatory, bottom-up, multi-sector model. Various approaches have been used in community development with varying degrees of success. One approach that has consistently demonstrated effectiveness is the Village Earth model based on participatory practices.

Through personal and structural empowerment, the objectives of economic well-being, environmental sustainability, and socio-cultural vitalization can be met. By looking at an overview of the entire development process and using case studies, this course will prepare participants to work in the field of community development and illuminate how all of the development efforts fit together to support the overall goal of sustainability.

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Compare different development approaches and evaluate their effectiveness.
Understand the basic principles that underlie sustainable development.
Incorporate participatory practices into community development activities
Design a development project based on the Village Earth model
Who should take this course? This course is suited for people who are interested in community development and work or plan to work in this field. This includes people working or volunteering at NGOs, NPOs, governmental organizations, without border organizations, or missionary organizations. In addition, people involved in funding community development projects benefit from this course.

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