Re: SB: Assistance for "Food For the Poor"

[Deanna Hurstfield <deanlah@telus.net>]

Hi Joy, 

Rev. Roth may also want to get in touch with Builders Without
Borders:
http://www.builderswithoutborders.org/

"Builders Without Borders is an international network of ecological
builders who form partnerships with communities and organizations around
the world to create affordable housing out of local materials, and to
work together for a sustainable future."

Deanna Hurstfield
Kamloops, BC, Canada

At 01:51 PM 1/26/02 -0500, Robinson, S. Joy wrote:
> 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
>
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