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

id	Project	Short	Description	Country
12	Citizenship and Immigration - Canada	A major consultion on Immigrant Settlement Services in Ontario, Canada to figure out the best way to spend $135 million over a three year period.	Approximately 200,000 immigrants come to Canada each year, about 100,000 to Ontario. A government department needed a public consultatio involving hundreds of immigrants and service providers to determine the services that are most needed by newcomers. The consultation involved many focus groups, interviews and online surveys to determine the most important mix of services. The results of the consultation were turned into requests for proposal that went out to many services providers to allow them to access funding to help out thousands of newcomers. Bill Staples, Canada, 1998	Canada
17	Advisory Group on Complementary and Alternative Therapies - Canada	Conferences for doctors and medical researchers across Canada, designed make recommendations on use of complementary and alternative practices and therapies, and to develop recommendations.	Facilitated this workshop for the government with doctors and medical researchers across Canada which was designed to outline key health system issues related to the growing use of complementary and alternative practices and therapies, and to develop recommendations. Canada 2000	Canada
18	Etiology of Anemia	Workshop for a Canadian government crown corporation for health research scientists around the world to develop a global framework for dealing with anemia.	Workshop for a government crown corporation for health research scientists around the world which developed a framework for understanding the etiology of anemia throughout the life cycle of humans, and appropriate responses. Canada 1998	Canada
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
26	Earth Summit Five Year Followup Conference	A large multi-stakeholder conference in Ottawa, Canada on the 5th year anniversary of the Earth Summit, to evaluate progress in Canada.	This was a large stakeholder conference in Canada evaluating results of UNCED for the national pollution program. Participants included private sector, NGOs, and both levels of government. The theme was to moving towards sustainable consumption and Production: Building a Community of Concern and Commitment. One interesting innovation in the background process was Vision, Underlying Obstacles, Pathways, Footprints. Canada 2003	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
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
199	Purification of Vietnam Lakes	Untreated domestic waste water flows into the Tankon man-made lake in Hanoi, Vietnam.	Untreated domestic waste water flows into the Tankon man-made lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Blue-green algae and bad smells occur in the summer, and dead fish float on lake. Results of an attempt of purification using the EM fungus, and specially selected plants with 2 meter long roots eere put on floats to clean the lake. Hanoi is transfering technology to other lakes. This is a joint project of ICA, Ikadanokai (rafts), and Gada water purifying company. Support is from the Toyota Motor Corporation. ICA Japan	Vietname
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
275	Minorities and European Court - Bosnia	Parliamentary and public debate in and around Sarajevo on strengthening the participation of minorities in society in Bosnia Herzegovina.	Association BOSPO in partnership with Roma association Euro-Rom Tuzla organized public debate in Sarajevo, which was held today (September 17th, 2010.) at 12:00 oclock in Parliament Assembly in Sarajevo. The public debate is one of the activities within the project Strengthening of political participation and representation of national minorities in BH society financed by European Union. The subject of the public debate was Consequences for national minorities based on non-implementation of the verdict of European Court for human rights in Sejdic-Finci case. The guests and speakers were Mr. Dervo Sejdic and Mr. Jakob Finci. The category of national minorities is not recognised in the BH Constitution, despite the provisions of the EU Framework Convention on Protection of National Minorities, which was ratified by BiH in 2003. The aim of the public debate was to emphasize to the BH Government the need for protection and respect of human rights and the rights of national minorities; and, also, to emergently include category of national minorities in BH Constitution. Representatives of national minorities, members of the National Minority Council and representatives from the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees were present on the public debate, as well as other interested citizens and media.	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
292	Kumi Programme - Israeli Palestinian Peace UK	Multi year peace creating project involving Palestinian and Israeli participants to help undertand and deal with roots of conflict. Held in Germany.	Kumi (roughly translated as Rise Up in Hebrew and Arabic) focuses on helping participants to reflect upon their beliefs about themselves and the other and eventually negotiate some of their strongly held goals and interests while at the same time enhancing the capacity of the participants to organize more effectively to address the conflict they are experiencing. The new Kumi method effectively addresses the problematic dynamic of over-specialization of many conflict methodologies which deal solely with one or two aspects of a conflict (e.g. removal of stereotypes). Kumi, on the other hand, is specifically designed to bring conflicting parties together for a deeper analysis of the conflict and a deep and meaningful engagement with each other within the context of a robust and sustainable strategy and action plan. Background The programme was conceived in 2003, at the end of a week-long meeting of young European, Israeli, and Palestinian activists to discuss the European role in the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Inspired by a shared goal of moving toward sustainable peace and development in the Euro- Mediterranean region, and disillusioned about the effectiveness of civil society efforts to have constructive impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the programme is based on three basic insights: 1. The conflict is sustained by institutional and ideological structures on both sides. These structures shape the attitudes and the behaviour of the conflict parties. A sustainable resolution of the conflict must involve the transformation of these structures through robust collective action. Many previous attempts by civil society organizations at participatory people-to-people projects in the region have had little impact at best and, at worst, reinforced the current divisions, inequalities and asymmetry of capability. Focusing on joint Israeli -Palestinian activities for peace education and reconciliation was a step too soon. 2. While not neglecting the potential positive long-term impact of joint activity, if properly designed, attention needs to shift to working also in each society separately in order to 1 enhance the capability for constructive organized collective action, especially on the Palestinian side, and to transform ideology, especially on the Israeli side. Both of these objectives are intended to address the abuse of the power asymmetry between Israelis and Palestinians, which is seen to be the single most significant obstacle to a sustainable resolution of the conflict. The problem is not the asymmetrical quantity of power existent between two states or two societies: Spain and Andorra, Germany and Luxemburg and other asymmetrical couples have had very good and productive neighbouring relationships regardless of the asymmetry of power. The problem in this conflict is the abuse of this asymmetry by the powerful part to oppress the powerless and deprive them of many of their rights. 3. Relative power is not a matter of perception but is anchored in objective reality. It is emphasized that the problem is not the power asymmetry itself but rather the lack of institutions and ideology which prevent or at least contain its abusive use. Changing this objective reality is a long-term process of social change. But meanwhile, targeted interventions can help to ameliorate the asymmetry of power in an intractable conflict such as the Israeli -Palestinian one. On the Palestinian side, this could be done by enhancing Palestinian capability to renewing the basic functionality at the national societal level, greatly disrupted by the policies of occupation, while at the same time forging new alliances, internally and with powerful external actors that aim at a sustainable resolution of the conflict. On the Israeli side, ideological transformation is intended to change perception about how the Israeli power advantage could be more morally utilized in ways which do not increase animosity through innovating new policies towards the Palestinians and the region that can better achieve the long-term security needs of society. Previous Israeli-Palestinian people-centred interventions usually aimed only at the usual suspects and when attempts were made to reach those so far excluded they were solely with the aim of shifting their thinking towards that of the usual suspects. No genuine attempt to modify the paradigm in accordance with their needs was made. Furthermore, existing interventions have not created sufficient linkages between levels of analysis (e.g. structural vs. actor-oriented approaches) and practice (e.g. the famous micro-macro gap). Finally, no theoretical breakthroughs have been made, and no critical mass has been formed.	Palestine
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
309	International Management Development Program for IUATLD	instructional team delivering management skills to national program managers and healthcare administrators who provide tuberculosis and lung disease health solutions in poor and middle income countries.	Judy Weddle and Dennis Jennings contracted with The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). For the past year they have been part of an instructional team focused on delivering valuable management skills to national program managers and healthcare administrators who provide health solutions in poor and middle income countries. This took them to Mexico, France and Singapore to conduct facilitation training. They serve as a part of the core faculty for the International Management Development Pro- gramme (IMDP) where participatory facilitation training is integrated into the curriculum and ToP Methods are used in key Strategic Planning events within departments of the organization. Each of the courses focuses on different aspects of running a comprehensive health program including Management, Finance and Logistics, Leading Management Terms, Project Management and Budget Planning, Human Resources Management, and Mass Media and Communications. The Influencing, Networking, Collaborations course, part of a Facilitative Leadership Series, guides participants through conflict management, relationship management, and coalition building in order to train participants to create networks that can ensure a health program that meets its goals	USA
317	Tree Planting in Benin	Communities in Alibori, Atacora, Borgou and Donga to plant 2.5 million trees in three years.	The desert on the border between Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger has been advancing more than ten kilometres per year. To help slow this advance, ICA Benin, inspired by the United Nations Environment Programme Plant for the Planet Campaign, is working with communities in Alibori, Atacora, Borgou and Donga to plant 2.5 million trees in three years. This project will contribute to stabilizing local soils and climate, which will help allow communities to remain self-sufficient.	Benin
361	Recreation area in Upper Wisconsin	Lac du Flambeau band of Chippewa Indians are working on a gathering and joining recreation areas throughout the reserve to create a reservation side recreation area.	Several departments are working together to enhance recreation areas throughout the reservation. This is adding opportunity to the high coverage of lakeland that already exists over the band area. Bill Staples	USA
364	Greenrise Solar Panels - Chicago	GreenRise celebrated the launch of 483 solar panels with a fun filled event that included over 30 Uptown organizations.	After much anticipation, on September 24th ICA GreenRise celebrated the launch of 483 solar panels with a fun filled event that included over 30 Uptown organizations, local food trucks and the Old Town School of Musics jam band. The day commenced with notes from GreenRise building manager Lesley Showers, an impassioned address by ICA Executive Director Terry Bergdall, and words of affirmation and congratulations from City of Chicagos Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Weigert, and Alderman James Cappleman. Each speaker shared a unique perspective on the event, capturing the significance of the solar project for the ICAs mission through reducing the energy dependence of a landmark building and setting an example of sustainable possibilities within Uptown and Chicago.	USA
391	Social Artistry Training, ICA Nepal	Chhaupadi is a very common practice plaguing the heavenly beautiful district of the Karnali zone and especially Hildam. Women are forced to live as animals for 4-5 days a month during their menstrual cycle which is known as Chhaupadi. The tradition is deeply rooted in the rural community and lack of awareness and illiteracy, are held responsible for the continuity of such an extreme tradition.	Organised a one-day Social Artistry Training on Chhapudi and women’s health. It was carried out in the farflung village of Hildim-9, Simikot, Humla. The training was aimed at raising awareness and collecting positive suggestions regarding women health and also minimizing the impact of Chhaupadi in the remote parts of Nepal. Altogether 33 women and 7 men participated in the training.	Nepal