The 2009 fall semester students will be working on a project on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Solace International has asked Ecosa to develop a sustainable approach to the development of a 30-acre site that will include a vocational school for orphans. The project will include housing, kitchen, agriculture to provide a sustainable food supply and a fish farm to provide both food and an income source. Since 2002 Solace International has been working in countries around the globe providing housing, vocational training and support for homeless orphans in nine countries. One of the operating principles of Solace is to "embrace partnerships with nonprofits that compliment Solace's goals". We are very excited to be able to offer the expertise of our staff and the enthusiasm of our students to make this new project in Kenya a model of sustainable practices and to support an organization with such an outstanding track record and a commitment to social responsibility.

“We are really looking forward to working with this outstanding organization that is affecting the lives of thousands of people around the world.” Ecosa Director Tony Brown, says. “It is our goal not only to create designers who understand sustainability, but also to use these skills to bring the possibility of a sustainable future to Kenyan children." Since 2002 Solace International has been exceptionally successful in creating a better life for orphans in countries around the world and now works in nine countries. One of the four operating principles that have made Solace International a success is to "Embrace partnerships with nonprofits that compliment Solace’s goals". We believe that Ecosa, with this partnership, will be able to assist in reaching those goals while at the same time giving our students an outstanding opportunity to participate in a project with a high level of social relevance.

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