SB: Assistance for "Food For the Poor"

["Robinson, S. Joy" <robinsonj@exchange.winthrop.edu>]

Hello,

I have been lurking on the list for about nine months, now, and have
been an avid reader of the discussions (including the debates).  This is
my first request, however.  

There is a charitable organization/ministry called "Food For the Poor"
(www.foodforthepoor.org. ) that provides many services to people in
Latin America and the Caribbean.  In addition to food and medicine, they
have helped to dig wells, build homes, and have even provided a solar
oven to a community in Haiti.  Noting the solar oven in one of his
photos, I asked one of the ministers (Rev. Dr. John F. Roth) where he
got it and then asked him if he was aware of the alternatives in
building using sustainable materials.  He was not, but is looking for
the better alternatives (i.e. inexpensive, safe, secure) to build homes
for people in these two countries.  I offered to send him the
information that I have, but, being a beginner myself, I was hoping that
the many experts on this list could provide some information on where he
can find assistance in this area.  Rev. Roth operates in Haiti and
Jamaica.  He says that Haiti is a very arid place, but when it rains, it
floods.  To be honest, I don't even know if strawbale is the best option
for either of these two countries.  Are there any of you who can suggest
builders who would be willing to work with him or offer their expertise?
Or do you know of any agencies/commercial entities who could provide
information or practical assistance?  I know there have been strawbale
and cob projects in Mexico and other places, but am unaware of who
actually organized these efforts.  Finally, can you recommend any other
avenues of information that would be helpful.  Replies will be forwarded
to him.  Thank you.

Joy Robinson
Rock Hill, SC
robinsonj@winthrop.edu

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
To unsubscribe from the list, send a message to:
   <strawbale-unsubscribe@crest.org>

or for the digest to:
   <strawbale-digest-unsubscribe@crest.org>

Please send any list administration questions to
strawbale-owner@crest.org