disaster resistant

Free Earthbag Training for NGOs May 23/24

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Free earthbag workshop in Thailand for NGOs and building professionals who are going to help rebuild Nepal. Dates for first 2 day workshop: May 23, 24, 2015 (hurry, that’s only one week from now!) Trainer contact information: Owen Geiger at naturalhouses [AT] gmail.com *Email me for workshop details. Hotel: $12/person Meals: $1-$3 Emphasis is on … Read more

Rebuild Nepal Networking Sites

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There are two new websites to facilitate networking among earthbag builders in Nepal. Both are new and just getting started. More content will be added shortly. The main purpose of these sites is to make it easy for groups to communicate with each other, as well as post announcements and news.

First Steps Himalaya Facebook page: Earthbag Rebuild Nepal
This group has been created by First Steps Himalaya as a forum for anyone wanting information about earthbag building and how this could be applied in the post earthquake situation in Nepal.

Earthbag Building in Nepal Meetup
With the help of Vava, one of our readers, we’ve created a Meetup group where people can network with each other and discuss building with earthbags in Nepal.

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First Steps Himalaya planning to rebuild schools in rural Sindhupalchok

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“First Steps Himalaya constructed an earthbag Education and Training Centre just prior to the massive earthquake that hit Nepal on 25th April 2015. The building was constructed using proven earthbag construction methods utilizing polypropylene sacks, barbed wire, steel rebar and earth. The building stood up to the 7.9 magnitude earthquake as well as a 6.5 magnitude local earthquake that followed soon after.

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Free Earthbag Training for NGOs

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This earthbag shelter can be built for around $200 -$300 in a few days by a few workers.
This earthbag shelter can be built for around $200 -$300 in a few days by a few workers.

Due to the amazing success of earthbag buildings surviving the recent earthquake, I’m receiving requests to train the trainers who will help rebuild Nepal. I just started the Take it to Zero project and so it seems fitting to offer this training for free.

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First Steps Himalaya.org Appeal for Help in Nepal

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Earthquake damage in Nepal
Earthquake damage in Nepal

“We have launched an urgent appeal to help provide relief for FSH supported villages in rural Nepal devastated by the April 25th earthquake. We are deeply concerned about the welfare of the children and families supported by First Steps Himalaya in our 22 project villages.

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