Since December 2011 Architecture for Humanity is working with Enel, Europe's second largest utility company and a pioneer in sustainable energy around the world, in a program that will build capacity in communities living in rural and urban areas, affected by considerable poverty and social disadvantage. Through sustainable practices and community empowerment, this program will promote innovative development for local communities and build social infrastructure for the long term.
SPONSORING PARTNER
Enel Coure Onlus is an association founded with the purpose of promoting social solidarity in welfare and social services, health care, charity, amateur sport and the protection of civil rights of the disadvantaged, especially the disabled, the sick, children and the elderly. Enel aims to conduct its activities supporting social projects proposed by other nonprofit organizations.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The role of Architecture for Humanity is essential throughout the whole project development process. Assessing the feasibility of projects, design development management, tender process, construction and post occupancy are some of the main duties to be undertaken for each of the projects located in diverse countries within Latin America and Europe. During the project implementation Architecture for Humanity makes emphasis in sustainable practices and community participation in order to generate long term solutions and letting the communities to take full ownership of their new facilities.
PROJECT LOCATIONS
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Recomeçar Project - Morro do Bumba Location: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 93 Cost: $ 138,675 est. Size: 230 sq.m |
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Ruka Llallin Domuche Center Location: Ralco, VIII Region de Biobio, Chile Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 70 Cost: $ 145,360 est. Size: 172 sq.m |
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San Francisco de Asis Educational Institute Location: Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 1,445 Cost: $ 150,233 est. Size: 278 sq.m |
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Santa Elena de Piedritas School Location: Talara, Piura, Peru Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 100 Cost: $ 146,748 est. Size: 376 sq.m |
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| PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT EUROPE | ||||
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Rehabilitation of the Centro Polisportivo in San Felice Location: San Felice, Emilia Romagna, Italy Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 1,100 (population of San Felice gaining improved access to community and sports facilities and public space) Cost: $ 413,712 est. Size: 320 sq.m |
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Izvoarele Medical Center Location: Chiriacu, Giurgiu, Romania Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: 3,804 (entire Izvoarele community will benefit from improved access to dental services). Cost: $ 110,681 est. Size: 190 sq.m |
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Roškovce Roma Settlement Location: Dol’any-Roškovce, Prešov Region, Slovakia Status: In development Number of beneficiaries: over 150 Cost: $ 117,558 est. Size: 55 sq.m |
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