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<big>Appropedia is a living library ''wiki'', focused on success in two global initiatives:</big>
<big>Appropedia is a dynamic and open library ''wiki'', focused on success in two core initiatives:</big>
*Reduce poverty through '''International Development'''
*Reduce poverty through '''International Development'''
*Increase '''Sustainability''' through the use of [[Appropriate technology|Appropriate Technology]]
*Increase '''Sustainability''' through the use of [[Appropriate technology|Appropriate Technology]]
Learn more about Appropedia's vision and mission at our [[Appropedia:Mission|Mission]] page.
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Or perhaps you came here in search of information. The material on this site is here free (as in speech) for your use! Use the search box at left, click on one of the categories in the table below, or browse [[Special:Categories|all categories]] and [[Special:Allpages|all '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles]].  If you don't find what you're looking for, please let us know on our [[Appropedia:Request|Requested content page]].  We value your feedback.<br clear="all" />
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We encourage you to [[A:BOLD|boldly]] create a page or article.  Others will welcome you and offer help and suggestions as they notice the new content.
Appropedia follows an [[Wikipedia:Open_design|open design]] approach. Anyone can write or edit articles, anyone can plant the seed of an idea that others will build upon.  Any group can use these pages to work collaboratively.
# [[Special:Userlogin| Create a user ID]]. It's not required, but it does provide [[Appropedia:Benefits_of_registering|some benefits]].
 
# Click on an interesting area in the column on the left, or check out the [[porting]] tasks.  You'll find guidance on creating your article.
We would like to include your projects, current works, observations and suggestions! If you've got an idea for a new article, please see our [[Help:Contributing content|"Contributing content"]] page for some suggestions. You can also enrich existing articles by clicking on "edit" at the top of the page or section.  The software is robust and forgiving, so [[A:BOLD|Be Bold]] and contribute! 
# It's easy.  Go to our [[Practice Page]] and do your first edit.
 
# [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_editors Click Here] for more help on how to edit a wiki.
Find more ways to support the cause at our [[Appropedia:Community portal|Community Portal]] page. Or enter your questions and suggestions at the [[Appropedia:Village pump|Village Pump]] page.
# ''Don't worry'' if your articles aren't complete, edited, or formatted! Others can help you with this.  Your content and ideas are what bring the most value.
# See the [[Appropedia:Ruleset|Ruleset]] for Appropedia's guidelines.
# See what we're working on. Click on [[Appropedia:Community_portal|Help Out]] on the nav bar to the left.
Take a look at the '''<big>[[Useful Tips]]</big>''' and '''<big>[[Content and Format Suggestions]]</big>''' pages.
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Revision as of 11:35, 29 January 2007

Appropedia is a dynamic and open library wiki, focused on success in two core initiatives:

  • Reduce poverty through International Development
  • Increase Sustainability through the use of Appropriate Technology

Learn more about Appropedia's vision and mission at our Mission page.

The material on this site is here free (as in speech) for your use! Use the search box at left, click on one of the categories in the table below, or browse all categories and all 14,680 articles. If you don't find what you're looking for, we would appreciate it if you would let us know on our Requested content page.
 Template:Highlighted project


Main Areas Appropedia News

Project: Onsite and academic projects
A collection of real word projects using and demonstrating appropriate technology, e.g. UTC Solar Distiller

Organization:
A home for international development, appropriate technology and sustainability Organizations, e.g. Demotech

Topic: Public education and discourse topics.
Provides a navigational aid and context for articles throughout appropedia, e.g. Photovoltaics

Program: Schools, Summer Intensives, Classes, Workshops
A place for programs to organise and implement appropedia into thier curriculum, e.g. Parras

How to: Step by step instructions
Mostly a subset of articles providing practical technique, e.g. How to Weld wood

Thesis: Thesis papers
Provides a place for your thesis to be more publicly accessible than your university library, e.g. Water management & culture in Indonesian cities

Coordination: For managing events, publications, projects
Organise your collaborations here, e.g. Car-Free Day

AT Merger

Recent Praise for Appropedia
Interested in Contributing to Appropedia?

Appropedia follows an open design approach. Anyone can write or edit articles, anyone can plant the seed of an idea that others will build upon. Any group can use these pages to work collaboratively.

We would like to include your projects, current works, observations and suggestions! If you've got an idea for a new article, please see our "Contributing content" page for some suggestions. You can also enrich existing articles by clicking on "edit" at the top of the page or section. The software is robust and forgiving, so Be Bold and contribute!

Find more ways to support the cause at our Community Portal page. Or enter your questions and suggestions at the Village Pump page.


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