Develop interactive website cum online database for an innovative program addressing poverty and climate change
GREEN HARMONY
TASK
Trees for Credit’ is an innovative program developed and experimented by Green-Harmony, by integrating goals of poverty eradication and environmental protection. It supports Self Help Groups to start income generation activities by making credit available to them provided they plant and conserve a minimum number of trees.
Now we are planning to launch the program online with an interactive database, which facilitate tracking and monitoring outputs with an accountable and transparent system.
Now we are planning to launch the program online with an interactive database, which facilitate tracking and monitoring outputs with an accountable and transparent system.
The trial run of the website is expected to be in March 2010.
We seek one or two volunteers, with expertises in developing data based websites.
Necessary inputs and information will be provided through email, skype or gmail talk.
Number of volunteers: 2We seek one or two volunteers, with expertises in developing data based websites.
Necessary inputs and information will be provided through email, skype or gmail talk.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Green Harmony is an India-based organization that initiates environmentally harmonious development programmes for most disadvantaged communities. Its new model not only improves tree cover but also provides financial incentives for micro enterprises. It envisages a combination of conditionality and financial incentive to promote tree plantation as well as income generation opportunities for the poor. For more details visit http://www.green-harmony.org/index_files/TFC.htm
OBJECTIVE
The work will contribute to the following objectives
1. Enhance tree cover and shade contributing to Environmental Sustainability
2. Contribute to carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change
3. Provide alternate livelihood for the poor, to reduce poverty
1. Enhance tree cover and shade contributing to Environmental Sustainability
2. Contribute to carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change
3. Provide alternate livelihood for the poor, to reduce poverty
Region or country | India |
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Development topic | Environment Income generation and employment |
REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge and skills on interactive websites with database support
- Experience in developing interactive websites
- Experience in developing interactive websites
Areas of expertise | Arts Computing |
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Languages | English |
Hours per week | 6-10 |
Duration in weeks | 10 |
1 comments:
Its new model not only improves plant cover but also provides cost-effective benefits for small companies. It envisages an assortment of conditionality and cost-effective inspiration to market plant and tree plantation as well as income creation opportunities for the poor.
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