ICA community development initiatives use a variety of empowerment strategies and impact economic, political and cultural development.

id	Project	Short	Description	Country
23	Marine Authority Conservation Area - Canada	A public consultation for the Parks Canada in Thunder Bay to get input toward the formation of a marine conservation area in one of the Great Lakes.	A public consultation for the national parks and recreation department was needed to get input toward the formation of a marine conservation area in one of the Great Lakes, which included industry, tourism, logging, mining and fishing interests. Bill Staples, Canada 2001	Canada
58	Healthy New Orleans	Healthy New Orleans, USA - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health	Healthy New Orleans - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health. Jean Watts, USA from ToPSurvey	USA
58	Healthy New Orleans	Healthy New Orleans, USA - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health	Healthy New Orleans - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health. Jean Watts, USA from ToPSurvey	USA
163	Conflict between a Shipping Line and its employees - Chile	In 2008 some senior, long term employees were having problems with a Chilean shipping line and were causing internal problems, but they also had seniority within the union and the management could not fire them.	In 2008 some senior, long term employees were having problems with a Chilean shipping line and were causing internal problems, but they also had seniority within the union and the management could not fire them. Many other shipping companies in Chile were striking publicly, so the management of this company was very afraid of what might occur. ToP was used with a group of 20 employees and one manager over a two day session. She lead a ToP strategic plan and when they got to the contradictions stage the root causes came out and the employees were very pleased. As a result during the strategies stage only small changes were needed to deal with what seemed earlier to be very big issues. They built an action plan for some changes in the environment of the office, and also for some salary increases in the future. A strike was averted. Isabel de la Maza, Chile	Chile
167	Appalachian Regional Commission economic development	Four hundred counties stretching from New York to Mississippi, USA have used the Technology of Participation and external facilitators to build regional plans for energy development, multi-modal transportation hubs, and the Appalachian Regional Commission Strategic Plan s	The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) promotes economic development in over four hundred counties stretching from New York to Mississippi. They have used the Technology of Participation and external facilitators to build regional plans for energy development, multi-modal transportation hubs, and the ARC Strategic Plan 2005-2010. Each of these consensus-based plans included a region-wide core team of 15-25 state representatives along with hundreds of local citizens, government officials, and private sector participants. Data was gathered in sub-regional field forums and analyzed in assembly gatherings to identify major themes and select priority localities and projects for state and federal funding. An important side benefit is the capacity building of core team members in ToP facilitation skills. ICA USA	USA
179	Capacity Building of Women for Empowerment and Preschool in Changu Narayan, Nepal	Changu Narayan, Nepal, has become a training centre for all of Nepal. Includes water infrastructure, building, drinking water, womens economic projects, micro credit and organic farming, and community celebrations.	The population of Changu Narayan is 5,297 people. The average monthly income is about NRs. 400 - 1000 per month (about 600 - 1500 YEN). Most people make their income by farming and making bricks. 84% of Changu Narayan population is uneducated. Male is earning 86% of their total income and women is earning 16% by weiving during their house duty. There are 3 schools in Changu Narayan, but they are lack of teachers and teaching materials. Even the existing teachers teaching level is low due to the lack of trainings. Other than farming and brick making, they also earn their living as porters. The price is NRs.300 for carring 50kg for 2km. This is too difficult for the elders and it damages their health. Some people make local wine and sell at NRs. 20 per 1 litter. The learning center was built in 2001supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. At the moment, trainings are held for the women and the youth groups. But there is shortage of facility such as desks and chairs, and teaching materials for children. Moreover, there is a serious drinking water problem in Changu Narayan and the neighbouring villiages. The project was done to solve the above issues. Mr. Binod from a construction company had had many experiences with construction projects funded by over seas. He motivated the community to dig the ground for pipes, and was very cooperative to answer the villagers questions. The digging for the 2nd trench started on the July 17th. An average of 10 to 20 people participated in the work and a total about 500 people participated in the whole process. From teenagers to 60s dag trenchs. 80% of the participants were men, but 90% of stone and brick carrying were done by women. Water is very important for every body. To avoid unnecessary fights between villagers, we held meetings with all the staff. They were Changu Narayan water user committee, the Learning Center staff, ICA Japan, ICA Nepal, the Engineers and the construction company, and they made a contract. There were 2, 3 water sources around the Intank. If the community wants to extend the water pipe, they will be able to construct it using funds collected from the community. There are a total of 20 taps, and these taps will bring water to the Changu Narayan and Charlling villages. The time for fetching water has been reduced by more than 1 hour, and they now have access to more clean water. Women in the community started to plant trees around the Learning Center. They were taking good care of the Community Center. So far, 1200 people from all around Nepal have visited to participate in the training held in the learning center. The Learning center has facility as a guest house and a small cafe. From July 21st to 25th, we held 5 days training for T.O.T (Training of Trainers) at the ICA Nepal office. The trainers were 6 staff from ICA Nepal, and 13 people from Bhaktapur district participated. Ms. Maya, a teacher for knitting lives in Changu Narayan and holds knitting training 2 days a week for the Changu Narayan womens group. Mmicro credit training held once in every 2 weeks. Every person is being encouraged to creat a savings account with a minimum deposit of Rs. 5 (about 7.5 yen). Present number of members are 164. Training on organic farming methods using vegetables and livestock droppings, as well as training on chilly peppers were held. During the 3 days of training, the participants stayed in the learning center. Not only women, but also adult men, elder women and youth participated in the leadership training. After five years of training, community women are now able to participate in the meetings and trainings, and they can also give opinions and ideas with men. When we delivered the teaching materials, 110 students in Tauthali primary school arrived. A commemorative pencil was passed out to each students. Afterwards Nepal dance was presented by the students. The message was that We appreciate Japans support. We will take care of the materials. You are welcome to Nagarkot any time.	Nepal
219	Rural Water, Animals and training in Canete Peru	ICA has conducted a health, sanitation, and agriculture development project in Canete, Peru. various programmes were carried out in other villages including a mini-dam construction in Uayanti, drinking water pipe extension in Alcadeno, and leadership training and reforestation to reclaim the desert in some other villages.	Canete Prefecture is located in the Coastal region, approximately 200 km south of the capital, Lima. Near-drought conditions in the past few years made life in this poverty-stricken area harder, since the people use river water from the Andes for agriculture. Beginning in 1992, ICA has conducted a health, sanitation, and agriculture development project in Canete. In 1996, the irrigation system was upgraded to cover a wider area by installing and extending new water pipes in Uquila village. A Japanese wind-power specialist was sent to repair the existing windmills for pumping up underground water and to install new ones. Also, in an effort to secure water, various programmes were carried out in other villages including a mini-dam construction in Uayanti, drinking water pipe extension in Alcadeno, and leadership training and reforestation to reclaim the desert in some other villages.	Peru
225	Pinatubo Resettlement Peoples agriculture training and conference	90 representatives from approximately 30 villages (Barangay), gathered and discussed their problems, and planned information exchange and network creation for regional development, following the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, Philippines	Following the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991, victims who lost their farms and homes in the fallout lost their means of earning an income. This project attempted to increase their income through spraying flower inducers and fertilizing their mango trees in Nacolcol, and by directing swine-rearing in Tarlac and Pampamga. The same year, 90 representatives from approximately 30 villages (Barangay), gathered and discussed their problems, and planned information exchange and network creation for regional development. This enables independent Barangays to work together effectively, for recovering from the damage and to develop the region	Philippines
236	Community Leader Formation - Avanza Peru	AVANZA PERU (Peru Advances!) AP is an intensive program where 30 participants are resident for 21 days. As part of their formation as leaders, they are trained intensively in many themes.	AVANZA PERU (Peru Advances!) AP is an intensive program where 30 participants are resident for 21 days. As part of their formation as leaders, they are trained intensively in the following themes: Confidence in personal effectiveness Strategies of integral development Motivation of a strong work ethic Expansion of the family and local economy Productive team work Sustainable agricultural practices Transformation of local production for added value Leadership methods for obtaining a community consensus Recovery and valuing of the cultural roots of the community location -	Peru
241	Health Risks from Indoor Air Pollution - Monduli Tanzania	150 demonstration houses with indoor air pollution interventions have been built in Monduli districts, Monduli, success of this project is observed in the requests of women to join the programme and the testimony of people living in hoses with interventions.	It is estimated that the indoor air pollution (IAP) resulting from the use of biomass, inefficient stoves and poorly designed kitchens, to which women and children are particularly exposed, causes over two million deaths annually in developing countries . Exposure to smoke form burning biomass fuels is linked by a strong and growing body of evidence to the incidence of a wide range of diseases including acute respirator, infections in children, chronic obstructive lung disease in adults, cancer, cataracts, blindness, low birth weight and TB. IAP is also strongly related to poverty, as poor people rely on biomass fuel and lack access to clean cooking and heating technologies. It is also linked to mother and child health as women and children are most exposed to indoor smoke, particularly in confined living spaces. 150 demonstration houses with indoor air pollution interventions have been built in Monduli districts, success of this project is observed in the requests of women to join the programme and the testimony of people living in hoses with interventions. Scientifically, the monitoring of reduction of smoke in Maasai done between ICA Tanzania, Intermediate Technology Development Group s East Africa and the University of Nairobi noted a tremendous reduction in indoor air pollution in Maasai traditional houses, though not at the World Health Organization standard. - Tanzania	Tanzania
274	Roma Voting Population - Bosnia	Five round tables in five different towns throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Bijeljina, Banja Luka and Zenica. The subject of all round tables was Elections 2010, and the aim was to invite as much as it possible of Roma population to vote	In period from September 1st to September 24th, 2010, BOSPO organized five (5) round tables in five (5) different towns throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Bijeljina, Banja Luka and Zenica. The subject of all round tables was Elections 2010, and the aim was to invite as much as it possible of Roma population to vote. During these round tables Roma population was informed about elections, voting, verifying of registered voters on lists, etc. Total number of the participants on all five (5) round tables is around 240, mostly Roma population, but, also, representatives of local and international organizations and media. Round tables were organized within the project Strengthening of political participation and representation of national minorities in BH society, financed by European Union. - Bospo	Bosnia
278	Strengthening Civil Society in Srebenica and Tuzla - Bosnia and Herzegovina	Campaigns to strengthen civil society in Srebrnica through Days of Culture in Bosnia Herzegovina.	Two campaigns were signed within the project Building just structures in B&H, financed by Irish Aid. Within the campaign Promotion of culture in Srebrenica its planned to realize meetings with representatives of civil society and local authorities, public debate between representatives of local government, civil society and citizens, and on 30th of May its planned to realize a concert of classical music, everything within the manifestation Days of culture in Srebrenica. The aim of this campaign is strengthening local civil society and representatives of local government to, with joint forces, develop cultural life in Srebrenica. Campaign is being realized by activists of the association SARA from Srebrenica. The aim of the campaigne in Tuzla Lets integrate gender component in school documentation is to humanize relations between sexes through gender sensitivation of school documentation. Within this campaigne it is planned to organize meetings with representatives of Ministry of education, University in Tuzla, Bosanska rije	Bosnia
280	Building Just Structures in Bosnia Herzegovina	Mobilization of community in participatory budgetting in four major towns around Tusla, Bosnia Herzegovina, including municipal planners..	Project had the aim to build skills and will for better addressing of priorities of community on local, entity and national level through mobilization of community and participative budgeting. Project was implemented in 8 municipalities of B&H, BOSPO implemented it in 4: Tuzla, Srebrenica, Gradacac i Kladanj. Project had established better cooperation between authorities and civil society on resolution of major problems. Through trainings, 320 citizens bettered their advocacy and budgeting skills, 50 citizens devloped leadership skills through participation in Central action community groups!, 40 municipal officers advanced their skills, 120 citizens advanced experiences from advocacy and budgeting through meetings in communities. 1000 citizens by municipality benefited through betterment of municipal services and wider participation of budgeting processes. - Bospo	Bosnia
307	Cedar Rapids City Revitalization	Public process to develop a flood-management strategy and plans for reinvestment in the flood- affected neighborhoods.	The City of Cedar Rapids started 2008 by nam- ing it the Year of the River, a title meant to reinforce the connection between the city and the Cedar River that runs through its core. This name earned an unfortunate meaning in June of that year when the river crested 11.5 feet higher than any previous measure, and flooding forced thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses. The water caused more than $6 billion in damage. Within days of the flood, city officials, business leaders, and citizens mobilized to develop and implement two phases of the River Corridor Redevelopment Plan. The collaborative planning process introduced by the Institute of Cultural Affairs-USA and its team of ToP facilitators cre- ated partnerships between community mem- bers, multiple city departments, the city council, and agencies ranging from the federal to the local level. Two phases of reinvestment and revitalization planning have been completed. Phase one was a four-month public process to develop a flood- management strategy. Phase two focused on creating plans for reinvestment in the flood- affected neighborhoods, including the down- town area. An action plan was then drafted to guide reinvestment over the next 10 - 15 years.	USA
313	Underlying Causes of Deforestation - Cameroon	National Workshop on the Underlying Causes of Deforestation, which successfully brought together 32 institutions, including community- based organizations, national and international NGOs, and government institutions	In 2008, Cameroon hosted a National Workshop on the Underlying Causes of Deforestation, which successfully brought together 32 institutions, including community- based organizations, national and international NGOs, and government institutions s like the Ministry of Forest and Fauna s in a series of workshops. In bringing these stakeholders together, a nuanced set of commitments was reached that reflect the needs of the multiple participants involved. In these workshops, in-depth case studies of different forest ecosystems in the country were selected for review. The results of these studies, and the ensuing discussions, debates, and recommendations for further action, were made available to a wider audience. A publication of the project reports and recommendations was also called for, along with advocacy activities to help shift towards more sustainable management of different ecosystems in Cameroon. ICA Cameroon is continuing to develop further strategic partnerships with other international NGOs and will continue to work in the area of sustainable forest management to make an even greater impact.	Cameroon
378	Transformative approaches to HIV Aids - Nepal	These programs were carried out in the whole of the country and resulted in teachers beginning to integrate HIV/AIDS issues with life skills in their schools and classes.	In 2002 – 2003, ICA Nepal worked with UNDP on Transformative Approaches to HIV/AIDS, and it worked with the Global Fund teaching teachers about life skills methods. These programs were carried out in the whole of the country and resulted in teachers beginning to integrate HIV/AIDS issues with life skills in their schools and classes. In 2009 and 2010, there are awareness campaigns in ICA Nepal’s project areas, mostly in far West Nepal. As a result local women now inform their migrant husband to be aware of HIV. ICA Nepal is working with the government of Nepal to strengthen the health system in Nepal by developing local level leadership	Nepal