Philippine researchers explore innovative bamboo construction techniques in Pono Village, learning from Heritage Foundation’s pioneering methods. Inspired to replicate this sustainable model in disaster-stricken communities back home, they seek to empower resilience and community strength.
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Researchers from Philippines interview dr. Yasmeen Lari to learn about her sustainable construction methods using bamboo. With Philippines also a regular target for natural disasters, the team wants to uncover the wisdom behind her eco-conscious designs, forging a path towards a more resilient future for their own communities.
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The Earth and I published an article titled, “Barefoot Architect brings Sustainable Housing to Pakistan’s poor.” The article talks about how Dr. Yasmeen Lari and her ‘Barefoot Social Article’ (BASA) program work to uplift impoverished communities without impacting the environment.
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Empowering Futures: From community efforts to a thriving school! Shankarkohli village in Sindh celebrates the fruition of their women’s savings program with the opening of a new school. With 75 eager learners attending in two shifts, the future looks brighter than ever.
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Unlocking the Future: The Heritage Foundation and Lari Barefoot Academy join forces to launch ‘Parho Pakistan,’ an empowering initiative bringing educational enlightenment through captivating video series.
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