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We will then spur the creation of local, independently operating clubs with their own names and identities. These clubs will collaborate with one another here on Appropedia to exchange ideas and best practices to further develop Appropedia's intellectual content. | We will then spur the creation of local, independently operating clubs with their own names and identities. These clubs will collaborate with one another here on Appropedia to exchange ideas and best practices to further develop Appropedia's intellectual content. | ||
Multitudes of westerners want to do something more meaningful | Multitudes of westerners want to do something more meaningful for the world. By eliminating the barrier to entry and providing a lot of moral support, we will bring these people into the fold who would have otherwise remained observers. The catalytic effect of these people bringing their energy to bear on these problems will reach far beyond whatever project they work on directly as a member of their Appropedia Action Group. | ||
== Various Links == | == Various Links == | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 10 April 2008
This is the index for the various Appropedia Action pages - from here you can find out everything there is to know about Appropedia Action Groups
Quick Description
Here on Appropedia, we will create a list of needs in the third world that westerners might address.
We will then spur the creation of local, independently operating clubs with their own names and identities. These clubs will collaborate with one another here on Appropedia to exchange ideas and best practices to further develop Appropedia's intellectual content.
Multitudes of westerners want to do something more meaningful for the world. By eliminating the barrier to entry and providing a lot of moral support, we will bring these people into the fold who would have otherwise remained observers. The catalytic effect of these people bringing their energy to bear on these problems will reach far beyond whatever project they work on directly as a member of their Appropedia Action Group.
Various Links
The Plan - How we plan to Bring Appropedia Action Groups to life
International Projects - dig a well, teach a class, build a medical clinic
Western Projects - clean up the beach, encourrage corporate social responsibility, build green energy alternatives
Appropriate Technology R&D - design a solar water pump, design a medical waste incinerator, develop educational materials
Social Business Ideas - Business plans for various Social Business
Groups - Appropedia Action Groups working on projects
Users - Individuals and members of AAGs working on the projects
Travel and Development Advice - Advice and travel manuals to countries in which AA Groups are opperating
Get involved - List of things you can do to help