After the devastating 2007 Peru earthquake which killed hundreds and left thousands injured and without homes.
Architecture for Humanity is a non-profit group with a proven track record of international aid through fund raising and through design. They openly admit that they typically 'focus on long term reconstruction, which typically begins four to six months after a disaster.' and that ...'its best to get involved after the relief phase as design and construction professionals can make a more meaningful contribution at that point and can be a burden before then.'
With that in mind they are currently accepting donations to fund community based reconstruction support.
Please take a moment to visit their links including the earthquake resistant shelters on the Open Architecture Network.Labels: Design Rants, Environmental
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