From the ITDG web site www.itdg.org
ITDG (Intermediate
Technology Group) is an international non-governmental organisation that
specialises in helping people to use technology for Practical Answers
to Poverty.
It was founded in 1966 by the radical economist Dr EF Schumacher to prove
that his philosophy of ‘Small is Beautiful’ could bring real
and sustainable improvements to people’s lives.
ITDG is a charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly
in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa,
Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru,
Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
In these countries, ITDG works with poor communities to develop appropriate
technologies in food production, agroprocessing, energy, transport, small
enterprise development, shelter, small-scale mining and disaster mitigation.
Lessons from ITDG’s grassroots experience are spread through consultancy
services, publishing activities, education, policy and research, and through
an international technical enquiries service.
ITDG has a unique approach to development - we don't start with technology,
but with people.
The tools may be simple or sophisticated -- but to provide long-term,
appropriate and practical answers, they must be firmly in the hands of
local people. People who shape technology and control it for themselves.
Your support is vital. Voluntary donations are the lifeblood of our work
with poor communities in four regions of the developing world - Latin
America, Southern Africa, East Africa and South Asia.
Can you help us do what we do best; helping people to find Practical Answers
to Poverty?
Act now. See our current special appeal. Or click to -
If you want to know
more about supporting our work:
call (+44) (0)1926 634506
Email enquiries@itdg.org.uk
Or write to Supporter Services, ITDG, The Schumacher Centre, Bourton-on-Dunsmore,
Rugby, UK, CV23 9BR
Visit the ITDG website www.itdg.org
Please use this appeal code to reference your donation: 01/FF/01
