Dream Catcher Libraries
Nepal
Working with international volunteers and local communities, GP Connect and Service For Peace create libraries that can provide essential, life-saving information that is specific to local communities.
Fish Condominiums
Philippines
In the Philippines, GP Connect representative Dondon Marquez is successfully introducing “fish condominiums” to rural communities in Mindanao.
Goat Farming
Nepal
In Nepal, Saroj Kenal is addressing malnutrition in the community of Sarlai through goat farming. This began as a project aimed at providing each family with one goat but the project (and the goats!) have succeeded to the extent that there are currently 60 goats for 40 families.
Social Entrepreneurship Contest
Paraguay
In Paraguay, GP Connect launched a contest with the aim of locating and supporting social entrepreneurs. Applicants had to explain their community-based projects and provide reasons as to why their project should be funded. The grand prize was an interest free loan of up to US $10,000.