EnviroChild
is a registered NGO, dedicated to the goal of a
healthy, sustainable, prosperous and united
community in Hout Bay, ultimately inspiring
other communities to follow the same path.
EnviroChild
aims to facilitate all ‘green’ projects in Hout
Bay that share its vision and goals, by acting
as an ‘umbrella’ organisation where needed.
Envirochild
offers:
A recognisable
NGO ‘brand’ with some historic standing and
credibility in the community
A legal entity
and a vehicle for donor funding – registered
in 2007 as a section-21 NPO (not-for-profit)
organisation
Position on
Ward Forum providing officially legislated
channel of communication with the City of
Cape Town, in the Social Development sector
Banking with
project specific accounts
Website with
project specific pages
Datbase of
sustainable
products, suppliers and sustainable
initiatives
The Hout Bay Green Faire
will be held again on 29th October 2011
showcasing
sustainable technology, green products and services as
well as talks, movies and children's green edutainment.
We currently support these Projects in Hout Bay
PLANET WARRIORS
is an
edutainment campaign that empowers children with
guidance, tools and knowledge, unleashing their
innovative entrepreneurial potential, to bring
about sustainable lifestyle changes in their
schools and
communities.
The
HOUT
BAY GREEN FAIRE
is a showcase of
sustainable eco-friendly lifestyle options such
as eco-housebuilding, solar & wind power, energy
& water saving devices, composting toilets, how
to grow organic and more.... Next one is in
November 2010.
is held on the first Wednesday evening of every
month. This is a networking forum, where
like-minded people can come and meet, discuss
hot topics and listen to the inspirational
monthly speaker.
promotes growing organic veg courses, and weekly
organic veg delivery.
BIO-DIESEL
PROJECT
using recycled cooking oil from local
restaurants to run diesel cars.
SA ENVIRO-CHALLENGE
promotes the use of low flow showerheads which
saves 50% of electricity and water with each
shower.
EARTHBAG BUILDING
using sandbags instead of bricks to build
houses, which are cheaper, have better
insulation and are easy to use.
We assisted
RUBBELS and the RECYCLED MARKET,
who encouraged all the Grade 3 learners from Hout
Bay to create arts and crafts from rubbish to
sell at the Green Faire
Our
goals
To empower our community to respond effectively to
energy and infrastructure limitations.
To educate towards
energy efficiency, conservation awareness and a
reduction in consumption.
To propose and
actively work towards workable solutions for the
integration of townships into Hout Bay that
provide adequate, shelter, security and
amenities.
To
host annual
Green Fairesto promote the use of environmentally friendly
and efficient products and the importance of
growing our own food.
To build
community consciousness and strengthen the local
economy through supporting local initiatives.
To host monthly
awareness building
talks and movies on a variety of topics to do with more
conscious living.
The
ACT LOCAL Campaign
Grow Local
Developing local food security through
flourishing gardens, community greenhouses,
and community farms Buy Local- Promoting
buying local whenever possible, and
supporting local independently-owned
businesses. Eat Local- Promoting the
support local restaurants especially ones who buy
locally grown produce and donate their oil for biodiesel Build Local- Encouraging the
use of sustainable materials from as close as possible. Employ Local- Promoting the
use of local labour wherever possible, creating jobs
wherever possible Conserve local- Encouraging
residents and businesses to get involved in conserving
our spectacular natural heritage Local Energy-
Catalyzing appropriate community responses
to the current energy crisis, developing
sustainable local renewable energy sources
Local Water
saving- Encouraging the
practice of reusing washing water for flushing, or
redirecting it through filters to gardens, using low
flow showerheads, etc. Local
Learning- Encouraging
everyone to teach what they know to the community,
knowledge, skills, ideas for a greener planet Local Sharing- Encouraging the
sharing of land, tools or skills you can share
with members of the community. See
www.justfortheloveofit.org Local Currency- Encouraging
barter and trading and a less money dependent society.
Join the Community Exchange and trade your skills,
services and wares for other peoples skills, services,
crafts, etc without using money.
www.ces.org.za
Lets
create solutions!
...by galvanising community interest to actively generate
solutions and initiatives to deal with the challenges
We plan
to work hand in hand with the municipality, city
council, police and other institutions but recognise the
limitations they have for addressing all the issues and
so aim to play a more proactive role as 'concerned
citizens' instead of 'apathetic complainers'.
Given the potential
disruptions ahead resulting from possible political, climate or inflation
crises....
Resilient
Communities
(self-reliant for the greatest possible number of their needs)
will be
infinitely better prepared than those who are dependent on globalized systems
for
food, energy, transportation,
health, and housing.
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“I fully
support the
envirochild
project in its aims of a better and more sustainable
future for all children here in Southern Africa and
beyond.” -
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
WEEKLY
ORGANIC MARKET
NOW IN HOUT BAY !
At
The Health Path
41 Victoria Rd.
Every Thursday morning
from 9am - 1pm
We believe Change
is coming whether we like it or not
and a planned response to the change
will leave us in a much stronger
position than if we wait until change is
upon us.
Our
goals
