From Inquirer.net
In the aftermath of a typhoon, communities take shelter in schools. But not every school is built to withstand the worst of storms and the need to make them sturdy is paramount.
Illac Diaz, founder of My Shelter Foundation, Inc. and one of 2008’s Young Global Leaders recognized by the World Economic Forum, believes rebuilding and helping communities hit by calamities is “about empowerment and using the energies of the people who are the target beneficiaries as the greatest force for their own uplifting.” He believes empowering the community involves creates “a system of sustainability and replication ability.”
Partnering with the “Be Better, Build Better Campaign,” My Shelter Foundation is launching the Millennium Schools Competition, an international design competition that aims to incite “architecture for humanity.” It is inviting architects to come together and find solutions to improve school buildings in the developing world, specifically areas that are targets for natural disasters. The competition focuses on building schools with local, but durable indigenous materials to developing countries. It also aims for a convergence between technology, disaster management and quality education.
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