Project Ideas
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[http://www.kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back. | [http://www.kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back. | ||
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Ideas
Map Projects
Mappc Wiki A collaborative project designed to showcase Peace Corps Volunteers and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Maps and Projects. -Cheers Will
[1] A collection of maps made by Peace Corps volunteers. -Chris Delcher (El Salvador, 1998-2000)
Sustainable Tech Wiki
Agricultural Projects
Engineering & Architecture Projects
Design for the Other 90% - Energy
Design for the Other 90% - Shelter
Design for the Other 90% - Transportation
Engineers Without Borders - USA - Open Projects
"EWB-USA is committed to designing and implementing engineering projects in developing communities around the world. There is great need in areas ranging from renewable energy to clean water to sustainable enterprise development."
Open Architecture Network - The Open Architecture Network is an online, open source community dedicated to improving living conditions through innovative and sustainable design.
Education Projects
General
Design for the Other 90% - Education
e-Learning
Environment Projects
Seeders Program - Panama
Panama Verde - Panama
Health Projects
General
Design for the Other 90% - Health
Water
Design for the Other 90% - Water
IT Projects
Small Business Projects
Micro Grants
Kiva - Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.
Web Based Resource Education
peacewiki Peace Corps's internal wiki for volunteer project coordination.