Earthbag Training Center Proposal in Nepal

All of us were heartbroken over the recent earthquakes in Nepal. The big question now is what can I do to help in the most effective way? The following proposal is the rough draft of a Go Fund Me proposal to cover my expenses in Nepal for about two months starting in September. If you’re an NGO in Nepal who’s interested in setting up an earthbag training center, please contact me by email.

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Free Earthbag Training for NGOs May 23/24

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

What if You Can’t Afford to Attend an Earthbag Workshop


Readers are wondering what to do if they can’t afford an earthbag workshop. Even my free workshops for NGOs require money for travel expenses. Don’t worry. We put almost everything on our websites for free. Earthbag building is very basic and user friendly. Follow the information below.

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Free Earthbag Training for NGOs

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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Earthbag Workshop in Nepal Update

Earthbag build Nepal is due to start 6th February 2015! This building will provide a training facility for hundreds of rural Nepali teachers hence making a major impact on the delivery of quality education. Be part of the change and volunteer on site in February or early March.

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