Where are we now
We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to the project. We bring expertise in architecture, planning, botany and community engagement to ensure a holistic and impactful approach.
The design phase is complete, and we are ready to move forward for on-ground execution once the necessary funds are secured. We have approached Rotary club, local government bodies, international NGOs, individual donors etc. for funds for execution. While financial resources are still being mobilized, we have the technical knowledge, and a clear execution plan in place. With the right support in financial advice, advocacy, PR and marketing, we can bring this project on ground and our novel vision to life.
An indication of our team’s capacity:
5% funding already raised
75% expertise already found
10% materials / equipment already found
Finance: € 54,244
With the necessary funding, we will transform our design into a tangible, community-driven project to provide safe and ecofriendly houses for the marginalised Todas. We will be constructing 1 hamlet of 7 huts in 3 phases (1+3+3) in 18 months with a total cost of 94,738 Euros
Beyond construction, the impact will extend to skill development, local employment and sustainable solutions for balancing development with traditional wisdom and culture
By supporting us, the donors become part of a historic movement that will empower vulnerable Todas with the much needed revival in the built environment and conservation of the threatened Nilgiris Biosphere ecosystem and culture while ensuring progress
- Site Preparations and Construction Tools
| 670 |
| 4,016 |
| 4,016 |
- Utilities and Infrastructure Engineering
| 1,339 |
| 669 |
- Project Management and Supervision
| 669 |
- Monitoring and Evaluation
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 1,004 |
- Community Engagement and Skill Training in Phase 1
| 1,030 |
- Funds for phase 2 for 3 Huts
| 40,161 |
Skills: Planning & Management, PR & Marketing, Financial advice
We primarily seek financial support to bring our project to life and to make it into a movement for the long needed revival of Toda culture and their traditional building systems . For this we would benefit from guidance in financial advice, PR, marketing, planning, community engagement and management, partnerships and development planning to ensure long term funding solutions for the project's success. This will help us engage the community meaningfully, amplify our project impact, and deliver a well-managed project that will benefit all the stakeholders involved. The advisors will gain insight into a model of regenerative sustainable development for people coexisting with nature.
Volunteers required for construction
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Stuff: Materials, Equipment & tools
We require materials and equipments to execute the project. Major materials required are bamboo, rattan, thatch and stone for the structure. Major tools required are cutting, drilling and buffing machines, treatment tank and scaffolding. For providing on site energy for contemporary living we need mini solar PV, solar water heater and mini windmills. This project will benefit local material suppliers of eco-friendly materials and equipment in fostering long-term partnerships. For the community, it will provide safe dignified living spaces, create local employment opportunities, better infrastructure and social and economic development ensuring both immediate and long-term positive impact.
Materials and Equipment Required
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Hands
We’re seeking volunteer builders to help in the execution of the project on the ground for both construction and construction management.
Given the unique nature of the project, the volunteers will gain hands-on experience in construction of sustainable, community-driven buildings using bio-based materials like bamboo, fibers, stone & mud. They would learn to adopt these traditional materials in their designs for contemporary living while learning to shape affordable housing solutions for tribal communities like the Todas.
The Todas will learn new skills to help them in navigating the climate change adaptations while integrating and enhancing their cultural skills for a cultural revival.
CGBMT's Design and Build Workshops for community projects
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