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"The more desperate the need for change in people's lives the greater the potential of architecture to help bring about such change" BHD
OUR GOALS ARE
To stimulate human development through the provision of inspiring, uplifting and sustainable buildings. To read more please click here.
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BHD RESEARCH NOTES NEW!
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BHD is now actively researching sustainable, low cost and traditional building technologies. In order to archive valuable information and links we have set-up a blog called BHD Research Notes. The idea is to allow public access to our findings. Please click here to view BHD Research Notes.
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BHD ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2010
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Please click here to read our BHD activity summary 2010.
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PHOTOS OF THE NURSERY BUILDING IN PERU
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To take a look at some photos taken during the construction works and of the completed building please visit our Nursery project Blog.
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DESIGN CAN CHANGE LIVES
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Sketch model by Joelke Offringa and Marion Regitko
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"The sketches already give a sense of what the building will be. People will come from all over the country attracted by the architecture and will find a project alive. To be able to live, recreate, dream, create in such a place will be a joy forever"
Sister Angela Mary C.S.C., President of the Centro de Orientação e Educação à Juventude in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2002
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THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
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" ... It is about creating an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. People are the real wealth of nations. Development is thus about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value. ... Fundamental to enlarging these choices is building human capabilities - the range of things that people can do or be in life. The most basic capabilities for human development are to lead long and healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of the community. Without these, many choices are simply not available, and many opportunities in life remain inaccessible. ... The goal is human freedom. And in pursuing capabilities and realizing rights, this freedom is vital. People must be free to exercise their choices and to participate in decision-making that affects their lives. Human development and human rights are mutually reinforcing, helping to secure the well-being and dignity of all people, building self-respect and the respect of others."
Article from the Web of the United Nations Development Program about Human Development
To read the full article on the UNDP web site please click here.
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OUR VOLUNTEERS
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- Charles Okunya Oode, Reverend and teacher
- Mónica Ángel Muñoz, dentist and tranlator for BHD
- Robert Haslett, company director
- Daniela Stefan, architect
BHD says Thank You for Your Great Support!
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BUILDINGS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Finca La Chacona, Ctra. de Córdoba s/n, T 952 70 66 24 / M 618 13 22 07 F 951 239 923 Postal Address: Postbox nº 35 29200 AntequeraMalaga, Spain
info@bhdinternational.org
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MAKE A DONATION
By making a donation today you are supporting the construction of inspiring and sustainable buildings that will improve lives. You will help us to provide professional design, construction and development services to where they are most needed and yet where they can be least afforded. To donate online via secure server please use our PayPal account by clicking here: |
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PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER:If you prefer to pay by direct bank transfer please send us a quick email and we will send you our details directly, thank you. info@bhdinternational.org |
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BECOMING A MEMBER
Membership means that you are a financial supporter of BHD and the work that we are doing in communities around the world. Through your membership, you become a part of the BHD community, helping to promote its values and sharing in its success. Membership brings with it benefits such as a regular newsletter that keeps you up to date with the activities of BHD. As a member we welcome your feedback about how BHD is run. By setting up a yearly or monthly contribution via this web site you will automatically become a member.
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Thank you for your support!
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