Currently we are looking at the following type
of projects for various locations around Sindh and Balochistan. The initial
feasibility has been done with estimated project costs; their implementation
is held back by our lack of funds and/or technical equipment.
We are looking for active donors who would be willing to provide partial
funds towards these projects. Apart from cash donations, we also accept
equipment donations.
›› Bee farming in Indus Delta.
›› Irradication of sand fly vector.
Dadu District. Sindh.
›› Check dam. Johi. Sindh. Irrigate
65000 acres. Directly affect 70,000 people.
›› RO plant for 50,000 gals per
day. Baba Island. Keamari. Karachi District.
›› Supply of potable water to
40 villages in Sindh and Balochistan.
›› Provide renewable energy sources
to 2 schools and health centre. Sindh using 5 Kw and 1 Kw wind turbines.
›› Drip irrigation techniques
to 32 acres in Sindh and Balochistan.
›› Sanitation and sewage purification
for 400 year old Buback town.
›› Manchar lake. Sindh.
›› Desertification of Balochistan
›› Marine Conservation Area
›› Environmental Degradation Program (Sindh & Balochistan)
›› Solar Lighting for entire villages along the coast
›› Solar – R.O.Plants of 1000 liter/day along the coast
›› Marine Aquaculture
›› Targeting Ultra-Poor Program
›› Micro Credit Program
›› Check and Delay Action Dams
›› Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation
›› B.M.U
Future Plans
Alternative Fuel Sources
We have been working with MIT to develop a system that uses waste material such as rice husks, discarded maize and its husk, and etc. These are made into charcoal briquettes and used as a fuel source. IET plans to ascertain the potential of acceptance of this type of fuel.
Wind Turbines
Indus Earth has been liaising with ITDG to develop a training program to make 500W wind generators from truck parts. Electricity from this generator could power a household of 8-10 people. IET is studying the feasibility of this project both in terms of community acceptance and in terms of the learning curve for the community organizers.
Castor Oil Production. Biodiesel.
This type of income generation project would allow local communities to produce their own castor oil and make biodiesel, using plants that do not use excessive water or affect the environment adversely. Typically, villagers grow castor oil seeds and sell them in local markets to be made into castor oil. However, Indus Earth hopes to introduce the simple technology that would allow communities to produce and sell their own castor oil directly and manufacture bio diesel.
Soap Making
Indus Earth has been researching the potential of making soap out of castor, coconut and mohua oil. These relatively available ingredients combined with caustic soda and sodium silicate could provide a means for the improvement of communities' health and hygiene as well as creating a means for economic development.
Vermiculture
The production of organic compost using earthworms and decomposable organic waste would create a low-tech income generation scheme. IET has determined a market for its sale and is working to ascertain projected interest and involvement in targeted communities.
Marine Conservation Area
Studies in conjunction with IUCN and WWF
Desertification
Area Surrounding Dam in Lasbela
Sprinkler Systems
Irrigating 10-15 acres of land at a time
Environmental Improvement
Educational programmes in schools and communities
Marine Conservation
It is now established that conserving areas in the ocean allows the biodiversity to flourish unhindered within five years marine life can be enhanced almost ten fold. This is proven all over the world.
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It is being proposed in conjunction with the IUCN & WWF that an island of the coast of Pakistan be considered as a possible location for a marine park. |
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This island has fairly abundant marine life and considerable corals within a few mile radiuses from the shores. |
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