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Building disaster-resilient classrooms with All Hands and Hearts in the Philippines
Architecture, Humanitarian aid, Volunteering June 11, 2025

Building disaster-resilient classrooms with All Hands and Hearts in the Philippines

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All Hands and Hearts is building disaster-resilient, sustainable classrooms in the Philippines using Cement Bamboo Frame Technology.

Earthbag domes of Dome Lombok: From ecotourism to earthquake-resistant housing
Architecture, Responsible tourism, Social sustainability November 17, 2019

Earthbag domes of Dome Lombok: From ecotourism to earthquake-resistant housing

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Dome Lombok is building an ecoresort of earthbag domes on the Indonesian island of Lombok, and the technique is also proving to be valuable for affordable housing in the earthquake-prone country.

Life inside the volcanic crater of Pico do Fogo
Communities, Environment March 29, 2019

Life inside the volcanic crater of Pico do Fogo

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The residents of Chã das Caldeiras on the Cape Verdean island of Fogo choose to live inside the crater of an active volcano despite the constant threat of eruption.

Hurricane relief with All Hands Volunteers
Social sustainability, Volunteering February 5, 2018

Hurricane relief with All Hands Volunteers

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All Hands Volunteers in a volunteer-powered disaster relief organization that provides immediate and long-term support to communities impacted by natural disasters.

Sadhana Forest and improving food security through reforestation in Haiti
Agriculture, Environment, Social sustainability, Volunteering January 8, 2018

Sadhana Forest and improving food security through reforestation in Haiti

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Sadhana Forest is fighting malnutrition and deforestation in Haiti by planting food-bearing trees with the help of local community members.

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