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"This online tool provides users with information and resources on innovative community projects working at the interface of biodiversity and poverty reduction around the world."
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A virtual library in which you can browse by subject or organization or also search by particular words, title, subject or organization.
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Click on the arrows to work your way through this manual. If you do not see writing on the page, click on the icon in the empty box beneath the pictures, and the writing will appear.
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“... contains 1785 publications (160,000 pages) in various areas of community development.”
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Covers “a wide range of material on development aimed at basic readers, ... The collection contains 592 documents totalling 55000 pages.”
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“The collection consists of a wide range of pedagogical material as well as educational content for basic needs, designed to be of use in both teacher training and school learning environments.” Contains 1263 documents.
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Has a description of how this nitrogen-fixing tree can improve pastures.
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Covers the chemistry, distribution, cultivation, harvesting, biotic factors, and much more.
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Has a free e-book on the moringa tree written by one of its foremost practitioners, moringa links, and a discussion listserver.
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“LifeWind works with impoverished villages and slums around the world where God's Spirit is ‘breathing life’ into people's lives through Community Health Evangelism (CHE).”
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A description of the benefits of this 'miracle' tree and how to use it. Its leaves have high amounts of vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium and protein. And its seeds can be used to purify water.
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Covers many areas of purifying water by the sun. The 'How Does It Work?' section has diagrams and directions using a common bottle style.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Includes all subjects related to city farming, including rooftop gardens, community development, rats, waterwise gardening, fruit trees, herbs, and more. Searchable.
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Covers community development (ICTs, community radio, educational TV, eLearning, women's empowerment, the urban poor, farmers and fisherfolk, refugee education, youth), civil society (institutional donors, strategic alliances, volunteering, ICTs, and training), plus government aspects.
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Policy research and advocacy to improve the 'quality of life for low-income and minority communities' by focusing upon leadership, investment, development, campaign finance reform, health, and consumer protection.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Online companion to a print magazine that provides ideas and instructions for modern crafting activities. Features selected articles (such as instructions for making chain mail jewelry and programmable LED clothing), a blog with more inspirations and projects, and links to tutorials.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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An extremely practical e-book for treating health problems when a doctor is not within reasonable distance. Prepared for remote areas. Also has several other health books at this site which are free to download.
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'This website shares our learning and information in an accessible and clear format. On this site you'll find everything from creating a door-sized garden to the problem of domestic violence.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Has practical instructions (with diagrams) in English and Arabic. Uses a particular type of container common in the Middle East.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Illustrated instructions for weaving your own backyard hammock. Describes how to tie the required knots (square knot, weaver's knot, half hitch, lark's head knot, and a plain overhand knot), cast on, weave the rows (with twine), mount, and hang the hammock.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
