The document outlines the vision and work of the oneVillage Foundation (OVF), which aims to empower communities through storytelling, education, and technology. It describes several of OVF's initiatives, including establishing rural farmers cooperatives in Ghana, an IT training program for youth in Ghana called "CatchITYoung", and the creation of "Unity Centers" in Kenya and Nigeria to demonstrate sustainable development solutions. The document emphasizes using a holistic, people-centered approach and integrating local development projects with information and communication technologies.

1. Give voice and power to the people Enabling human connection and healing through storytelling: the power of expression can transform our world

3. My Dream: Every Child Has Education and Healthcare!

4. Field Report: In Country

5. Youth Connecting to the Community

6. Technology Serving Humanity

7. Hope R Us

8. people-centered design trus knowledge portal integrative approach whole systems design: radiant listening cooperation based economy

9. Steps to Community Revitalization Revitalization of rural economy -Creates jobs in rural village -Reduces urban pressure from impoverished rural migration oneVillage Initiative: - Based on open source platform development - Creates relationships with all players and leadership - Provides templates for sustainable development - A holistic approach to addressing world-urgent issues Silicon Valley Community: - Telecommunications, hardware and software platforms to bring a modern communications infrastructure to urban, semi-urban and rural areas. “ GRIN’s role for the rebirth of Mother Africa is to gather her best resources, which are her people. By being that connection, we have a duty to reach all the people. And, to have something to show to all the people!” – Olumdie Obidiran, Nigerian Delegate to Africa Youth Parliament, March 2003. SV

10. Reversing Brain Drain from the Countryside 384 KBPS or E1 Long distance IEEE 802.11 Rural Village Regional Center -GDLN node -University -Knowledge bases Relay Village Regional Center -GDLN node -University -Knowledge bases Long Distance IEEE 802.11 Internet

13. Let’s build this Eco-village together! Internet Sustainable Technology Solution House AIDS Orphans House Healing Center - Health Information Gathering - Link to Teaching Hospitals - Integrated Medical Practices Arts & Crafts Center Guest House Unity Center - ICT Center - Training Center - Events/Activities Hall - Library - Trade/Gift Center - Dining Area - Juice Café - Administration Floral Farming Herb Farming Solution Workshop - Electronics - Mechanical - Carpentry - Masonry Food Production

19. Sports People that Care Project Name: Sports People that Care Location: Ghana Vision: The effective use of sports to win the fight against AIDS. Project Design and Rationale: We will use the popularity of football as a way to promote health and teamwork. Specifically the program will be designed to raise awareness about AIDS. Ticket receipts will be used to treat and care for people infected with AIDS as well as towards prevention efforts. Goals: 1. These events will be used to address social issues relating to AIDS. 2. Raise money for AIDS treatment and education. Targeted Groups: General public to promote AIDS awareness and those directly affected by AIDS Pandemic Needs: funding