The document describes plans for developing community learning centers in rural communities. The centers would be sustainable structures providing spaces for education, skills training, income generation, and community meetings. They would be built according to four pillars of sustainability: economic, social, cultural, and environmental. Two specific projects are described for communities in Nicaragua and El Salvador, focusing on artisanal skills, English/engineering education, computer/business training, and small business loans. Funding needs are outlined for building the centers.

1. C O M M U N I T Y
L E A R N I N G
C E N T E R S

2. C R E A T I N G
cla ssro o m
A
S M A R T E R
S T R U C T U R E
commercial/multi purpose space
{
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN THAT ADAPTS TO
THE NEEDS OF THE NATIVE COMMUNITY
}

3. a place to
generate income
a place to learn
W H A T
A D D
a place to
create skills
W I L L
T O
A
L E A R N I N G
T H E
a place for
community
meetings
a place to exchange
building skills
C E N T E R
C O M M U N I T Y ?
a safe place for
after school
activities

4. S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
• The community provides 10 % of the costs
for building. This proves their dedication.
O N
4
P I L L A R S
SOCIAL
SUSTAINABILITY
• By Locals, for locals.
• The income pays for maintenance.
CULTURAL
SUSTAINABILITY
• Encourage respect for cultural heritage and
the preservation of native customs.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
• Building materials: as local as possible.
• Rainwater recovery.
• Powered by solar energy.

5. I N V E S T M E N T
BASE
$
INVESTMENT
16,150
+
EXTENSION $
INVESTMENT
6,350
$
5,500
school
materials
$
7,750
solar panels
$
6,550
larger school
area
larger commercial
space

6. P R O J E C T
{
1 : C OMMUNI TY
RIVAS, NICARAGUA
POPULATION: 2000
FOCUS
Develop skills in their ancient
artisanry techniques.
Sell these artisanal products.
Provide educational programs
(English, engineering and others).
}
O F
O S TI O N AL

7. COMMUNITY
OF
OSTIONAL
FUNDS
TO BE
RAISED
$
22,700
base investment
+
larger commercial space

8. P R O J E C T
2 : C O M M U N I T Y
C O L O N I A
{
TAMANIQUE, EL SALVADOR
POPULATION: 1500
}
FOCUS
Teach computer skills.
Teach practical, professional skills.
Provide small-loans and encourage
entrepreneuring.
O F
P R O G R E S S O

9. COMMUNITY
TAMAÑIQUE
FUNDS
TO BE
RAISED
$
16,500
base investment

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