Global Needs: Discussing Projects and Issues

Global Needs: Discussing Projects and Issues

By: HopePlus OffLine

On: 12/9/2009

Posted To: HOPE+

Projects and NGOs on HOPE+ are divided up into specific areas ofconcern worldwide--these can be found on the Global Needs page. Eachglobal need reflects a collection of targeted grassroots projects whichwork independently or in conjunction with local groups on the ground tochange lives of people in need all across the globe.
 
We've identified six global needs:
 
  • Poverty and Hunger
  • Health and HIV/AIDS
  • Universal Education
  • Girls and Women
  • Sustainable Development
  • Water

 
Under each Global Need, YOU'll be able to connect with others and takeadvantage of your collective passions and interests to pitch in and getto work. YOU'll be amazed at what YOU can do with just a little work toorganize yourself with similar groups of like-minded people. Check outeach of these for the newest featured projects and how YOU can getinvolved with others on HOPE+.

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DonKofAK said:

My interest lies in providing group homes considered supportive housing and transitional housing. The latter provides a port in a storm where individuals transition from one state to a better situation. Supportive housing may last longer (a relative term) and it usually involves supportive services that enable the individual to recover and thrive. For example, health issues may require treatment, food, water and rest to recuperate. Perhaps education or vocational rehabilitation training will enable one to become more productive and/or employable.

The Oxford House concept involves renting a large home, gathering a number of residents (6-12) who live cooperatively with a common objective; to recover from alcoholism and get on with the rest of their lives. See the website at www.oxfordhouse.org.Starting with one house several years ago, Oxford Houses now provide a home to about 17,000 men and women in the U.S., Canada, Australia and a few other places.

It seems the Oxford House concept can be adapted to a wide range of populations; orphans or youths aging out of foster care come to mind, along with those recovering from overwhelming challenges that include physical challenges, mental issues, emotional or circumstantial dilemmas that impair their ability to survivie and trive in their environment.

It takes modest funding and a bit of time to put a self-sustaining, self-managed supportive home together, so they're easier to produce than large-budget grant-funded housing projects.

Decide who needs help; find a way to rent a large house suitable for their needs, furnish the house, Develop a set of policies and operating procedures that recruit and admit the best candidates - the ones most likely to succeed and ensure the success of the House and the other residents.Such houses often call for each individual to pay their equitable share of the cost of the house; Ten people renting a house for $4,000/mo including utilities & other services need to muster an average of $400 each. In many situations, this is entirely practical, compared with the cost of alternative housing arrangements.

Are there others who want to learn ways to adapt these idas for use in other situations? I'd be happy to cooperate.

//DonKofAK
12/28/2009 12:44 AM

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