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== What is Appropedia? ==
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''Appropedia'' is the site to develop and share collaborative solutions in [[sustainability]], [[poverty]] reduction and [[international development]] through the use of sound [[principles]] and [[appropriate technology]], original research and [[project]] information. We are a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]], a type of website which allows anyone to add and edit content. In order to contribute, we only require a quick and simple registration.


Sometimes, Appropedia has been described as an "[[appropriate technology wiki]]," but it is much broader than that -it is a green living [[wiki]] for all matters of [[international development]] and [[aid]]. Appropedia is an open site for stakeholders to come together to find, create and improve scalable and adaptable solutions. This can include sharing information and collaborating with others on how we can lighten our [[ecological footprint]] and live in harmony with nature and our environment in developed countries, or discuss eg low cost technologies for use in the [[developing world]]. A key aim of Appropedia is to provide this information, to support sustainable choices - sharing knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives. For more about our motivation, see [[Appropedia:Mission]].
'''Appropedia''' is the site to develop and share collaborative solutions in [[sustainability]], [[poverty]] reduction and [[international development]] through the use of sound [[principles]] and [[appropriate technology]], original research and [[project]] information. We are a [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]], a type of website that allows anyone to add and edit content. We encourage you to [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] in order to contribute.


Appropedia began in April of 2006. In the earliest stages it was a collaboration between passionate people from the United States and Australia, and quickly expanded to become a global project.  
Sometimes, Appropedia has been described as an [[appropriate technology wiki]], but it is much broader than that —it is a [[green living]] wiki for all matters of [[international development]] and [[aid]]. Appropedia is an open site for stakeholders to come together and find, create and improve scalable and adaptable solutions. This can include sharing information and collaborating with others on how we can lighten our [[ecological footprint]] and live in harmony with nature and our environment in developed countries, or discuss for example low cost technologies for use in the [[developing world]].


A number of other similar sites have "joined with" Appropedia since its inception, bringing many content pages, readers and contributors, including:
== Vision ==
* Sustainable Development Wikia
* [[WinWinWiki]]
* [[Wikigreen|Wikigreen.org]]
* Village Earth's [[Appropriate Technology Wiki Project]]
* HowToLiveWiki, home of the [[Hexayurt]]
* The sGoals Wiki, a.k.a. the [[Sustainable Goals Wiki]] (sustainable business)
More details: [[Appropedia:A history of collaboration]].


== Content on Appropedia ==
Share knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives.
[[File:Appropedia wordle.png|thumb|upright=2.0|Appropedia [http://www.wordle.net/ wordle] constructed from the 5,000 most popular page names]]


Appropedia is a site for original research on sustainable development. We are not an encyclopedia (see [[Appropedia:Appropedia is different from Wikipedia]]. We welcome instead contributions of many more types of content, such as the following:
== Mission ==


*[[Appropriate technology]] designs and guides.
We build the infrastructure, help make the connections and populate free content to effect our vision. We provide the living resource library of individuals and organizations working towards a sustainable, healthier future, so that efforts can be spent evolving instead of duplicating past efforts.
*[[Open Educational Resources]] such as textbook-style information, tables, and figures.
*Best practices in sustainability, development and all related fields.
*Documents such as books, project materials and tutorials, made by nonprofits.
*[[Project]] histories and original essays related to our main subjects.
*Photographs and illustrations
*Information for finding supplies and help from anywhere in the world.
*Sustainability news (see [[Community action for sustainability]]).
*Links and information on organizations that relate to sustainability and international development.
*Collaboration pages for co-creating solutions.
*Discussion pages for commenting on work done and work that needs to be done.
*More - whatever aids the causes of sustainability and overcoming poverty.
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== People who make Appropedia possible ==
== What Appropedia is ==
===You===
The community of contributors and visitors that makes Appropedia work, and makes working at Appropedia meaningful.


===Founder, [[Appropedia:Administrators|admin]] and [[Appropedia:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]]===
Appropedia is a site for original research on sustainable development. We are not an encyclopedia (see [[Appropedia:Appropedia is different from Wikipedia]]). We welcome instead contributions of many more types of content, such as the following:
*[[user:Lonny | Lonny Grafman]]


===Founding administrators===
* [[Appropriate technology]] designs and guides.
*[[user:Chriswaterguy | Chriswaterguy]], a.k.a. Chris Watkins
* [[Open Educational Resources]] such as textbook-style information, tables, and figures.
*[[User:Curtbeckmann|Curt Beckmann]]
* Best practices in sustainability, development, and all related fields.
*[[User:GoodSignal| GoodSignal]], a.k.a. Gabriel Krause. Founding technical administrator.
* Documents such as books, project materials, and tutorials, made by nonprofits.
* [[Project]] histories and original essays related to our main subjects.
* Photographs and illustrations
* Information for finding supplies and help from anywhere in the world.
* Sustainability news (see [[Community action for sustainability]]).
* Links and information on organizations that relate to sustainability and international development.
* Collaboration pages for co-creating solutions.
* Discussion pages for commenting on work done and work that needs to be done.
* More - whatever aids the causes of sustainability and overcoming poverty.


===Other administrators===
[[File:Appropedia wordle.png|thumb|none|600px|Appropedia [http://www.edwordle.net/ wordle] constructed from the 5,000 most popular page names]]
*[[User:On2Leggs|On2Leggs]], a.k.a. Ryan Legg - Senior staff at [http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/sge/ Cornell's Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise] in charge of program development and management.
*[[User:Vinay Gupta|Vinay Gupta]] of the [[Hexayurt]].
*[[User:Jason Michael Smithson|Jason Michael Smithson]].
*[[User:Emilio|Emilio]], currently the Executive Director of [[Appropedia_Foundation|The Appropedia Foundation]].


===Technical Assistance===
== Who makes Appropedia ==
*[[user:aaron | Aaron Antrim]], a student of [[wikipedia:Humboldt State University | Humboldt State University]] consulted the original appropedia team, and provided the recommendation to use [[wikipedia:MediaWiki | MediaWiki software]].
*[[User:Jason Michael Smithson|Jason Michael Smithson]].
*[[User:Roger|Roger]].


===The Foundation===
=== You ===


Oversight of Appropedia is provided by The [[Appropedia Foundation]], which has a global focus and an international board of directors. It is registered in California as a non-profit organization and has 501(c)(3) (tax-exempt) status.  The Foundation's Federal EIN (Tax ID) is 20-8982657.
The community of contributors and visitors that powers Appropedia work, and makes working at Appropedia meaningful. [[Help:Getting started|Join us!]]


== More questions? ==
=== Board of directors ===


Do you have a question about how to participate? Wondering what exactly Appropedia's activities are? Starting a website and wondering how it fits with Appropedia? See [[Appropedia:FAQ]], and if you still have questions, [[Appropedia:Contact_us|contact us]].
* [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]] - Founder and chairman of the board
* [[User:Curtbeckmann|Curt Beckmann]]
* [[User:Andrew.lamb|Andrew Lamb]]
* [[User:Chriswaterguy|Chris Watkins]]
 
=== Current staff ===
 
* [[User:Emilio|Emilio Velis]] - Executive Director of The Appropedia Foundation
* [[User:Sophivorus|Felipe Schenone]] - Technical lead
* [[User:Kathy Nativi|Kathy Nativi]] - Head of communications
* [[User:Paola Moreno|Paola Moreno]], [[User:PedroK|Pedro Kracht]] and [[User:Irene92|Irene Delgado]] - Content specialists
 
=== Historical supporters ===
 
* [[User:Roger|Roger]]
* [[User:Jason Michael Smithson|Jason Michael Smithson]]
* [[User:GoodSignal|Gabriel Krause]] - Founding technical administrator
* [[User:Vinay Gupta|Vinay Gupta]] of the [[Hexayurt]]
* [[User:On2Leggs|Ryan Legg]]
* [[User:Aaron|Aaron Antrim]] - Consulted the original Appropedia team and provided the recommendation to use [[Wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]
 
=== Appropedia Foundation ===
 
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== History ==
 
{{Excerpt|Appropedia:History}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Appropedia:Vision and mission]]
* [[Help:Getting started]]
* [[Appropedia:Contact]]
* [[Appropedia:For the media]]
* [[Appropedia:For the media]]
* [[Appropedia:Promotion of Appropedia]]
* [[:Category:Appropedia press releases]]
* [[Appropedia:Citations in the literature]]
* [[Appropedia:Citations in the literature]]
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* [[Appropedia:FAQ]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 26 March 2024

Appropedia-logo-2021.png

Appropedia is the site to develop and share collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development through the use of sound principles and appropriate technology, original research and project information. We are a wiki, a type of website that allows anyone to add and edit content. We encourage you to create an account in order to contribute.

Sometimes, Appropedia has been described as an appropriate technology wiki, but it is much broader than that —it is a green living wiki for all matters of international development and aid. Appropedia is an open site for stakeholders to come together and find, create and improve scalable and adaptable solutions. This can include sharing information and collaborating with others on how we can lighten our ecological footprint and live in harmony with nature and our environment in developed countries, or discuss for example low cost technologies for use in the developing world.

Vision[edit | edit source]

Share knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives.

Mission[edit | edit source]

We build the infrastructure, help make the connections and populate free content to effect our vision. We provide the living resource library of individuals and organizations working towards a sustainable, healthier future, so that efforts can be spent evolving instead of duplicating past efforts.

What Appropedia is[edit | edit source]

Appropedia is a site for original research on sustainable development. We are not an encyclopedia (see Appropedia:Appropedia is different from Wikipedia). We welcome instead contributions of many more types of content, such as the following:

  • Appropriate technology designs and guides.
  • Open Educational Resources such as textbook-style information, tables, and figures.
  • Best practices in sustainability, development, and all related fields.
  • Documents such as books, project materials, and tutorials, made by nonprofits.
  • Project histories and original essays related to our main subjects.
  • Photographs and illustrations
  • Information for finding supplies and help from anywhere in the world.
  • Sustainability news (see Community action for sustainability).
  • Links and information on organizations that relate to sustainability and international development.
  • Collaboration pages for co-creating solutions.
  • Discussion pages for commenting on work done and work that needs to be done.
  • More - whatever aids the causes of sustainability and overcoming poverty.
Appropedia wordle constructed from the 5,000 most popular page names

Who makes Appropedia[edit | edit source]

You[edit | edit source]

The community of contributors and visitors that powers Appropedia work, and makes working at Appropedia meaningful. Join us!

Board of directors[edit | edit source]

Current staff[edit | edit source]

Historical supporters[edit | edit source]

Appropedia Foundation[edit | edit source]

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The Appropedia Foundation is the organization that manages the Appropedia website, provides leadership on the promotion of projects, and actively supports related projects in open knowledge, sustainability, development, and service-learning in related areas.

The Appropedia Foundation is a California non-profit organization and has 501(c)(3) status under United States law. The Foundation's Federal EIN (Tax ID) is 20-8982657.

History[edit | edit source]

Octicons puzzle-piece.svg

Appropedia began in April of 2006. In the earliest stages it was a collaboration between passionate people from the United States and Australia, and quickly expanded to become a global project.

A number of other similar sites have "joined with" Appropedia since its inception, bringing many content pages, readers and contributors, including:

See also[edit | edit source]

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