The Great Turning

Problem:     Year of the star: 1999    The project "Voices from the Edge" began in 1999, after a workshop to present the results of projects developed by community managers in the search for new partners.    Although various communities were represented at the workshop seeking help individually, we realized that despite the positive turn out, the aid simply wasnt being obtained.     Large institutions and public power werent opening up contacts. Those groups seemed to view t...

Action: Original objectives at project outset To facilitate the formation of community networks which will allow an exchange of experiences; To search for partnerships and sustainability through a strengthening of the social movement, CONGESCO - "the Community Managers Tribunal of Rio de Janeiro."   Services offered:     Construction of community networks; Founding of partnerships; Exchanges of experiences; Elaboration of network projects; Community mobilization; Communit...

Problem: It is widely held that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) do not always have the time, expertise and training to carry out the necessary business planning and market research, that is a vital part of ensuring the success and continuity of any business. Most rural enterprises lack the skills to prepare business plans or to present themselves to secure potential funders. Furthermore, SMEs often lack suitable capital or collateral, and are often unwilling to let others take a share in their ent...

Action: The Darwin Initiative wishes to strengthen the quality of applications for funding that make claims to create, develop or maintain some form of enterprise, relating to the use of natural resources. This  toolkit aims to address some of these issues and help SMEs have direct access to a selection of resources that aim to help them plan and market their enterprises more effectively.

Problem: The Problem Arizona’s juvenile corrections system, behavioral health services, and educational environments are lacking successful programs to meet the needs for at-risk or challenged youth across all ethnic groups. It is likely that this situation can be applied nationally. Patterns of abuse continue to plague our society in growing numbers. Emotionally and physically jailed juveniles are simply not available to learn coping skills that help them survive and thrive as community member...

Action: The Solution The analogy of taking a fish out of a dirty fish tank, cleaning it off, and throwing it back in with expectations of survival and success applies here. We need more than a clean fish tank, we need a new aquarium. Spectrum Academy is that new aquarium, equipped to meet the needs of habilitating at-hope youth with skill and precision for the 21st Century, by harvesting historical values and restoring cultural and traditional foundations. 21st Century youth need 21st Century ...