Project Sectors
The Types of Projects that STeP UP Supports
Training is the primary focus of STeP UP, a major element of all sectors noted below.
Health:
Typically
relates to training in disease
prevention (e.g. latrines, draining stagnant
water to prevent malarial mosquitos from
breeding, etc.) and construction of
local health
facilities.
Education:
Focuses on providing teacher-
training and materials to primary schools, middle schools and to the sole high school in
See the initiative
to provide computers and
Internet for schools
Agriculture:
Projects in
this sector provide
training to farmers in techniques used
in the
introduction of new crops to help
diversify
away from the cocoa monoculture. They
also
provide appropriate technologies for
using the
abundant rain water and natural
fertilizers available
on the islands.
Environment:
Projects
relating to the environment
are often closely related to
agriculture. Training in
sound agricultural practices leads to a
healthy
environment. Reforestation, protection
of local
species--often endemic--and the
rational use of
existing resources,
are primary project activities.
Income Generation:
Projects for training youth in
practical services solves two
chronic problems on
the islands: unemployment and a
dysfunctional
service industry. These projects now
focus on
construction techniques, auto
mechanics, jewelry
making and upholstery.