Our focus areas represent critical activities that Project Homeland prioritizes to effectively utilize limited time and resources. We believe these areas are essential in aligning with the CF initiative and bringing us closer to achieving our Goals.

As the CF initiative emphasizes the importance of a thriving community as a foundation for sustainable individual wealth, our focus areas align with the core work that drives the initiative's overarching Goal.

The workload is substantial and ambitious, but fundamentally necessary for empowering targeted communities.

We will systematically tackle the outlined Focus Areas over time, approaching each project with an unwavering commitment to long-term impact.

Infrastructure Building/Improving on Existing Systems

ENERGY
Sustainable and Reliable Energy Generation: Meeting Community Needs while Preserving the Environment
• solar_power  Solar
• wind_power  Wind
• power  Other

Water Management
The focus is on practical methods and fundamental research for managing groundwater and surface water resources, with the goal of adopting these approaches to ensure sustainable and equitable water distribution within the community.
• water_drop  Water Collection (ground/Rain Water)
• salinity  Storage and Filtration
• faucet  Public Access to Potable Water
• valve  Storm Drain Systems
• water_pump  Sewer Systems

Jumpstarting Local Economy
Kickstarting economic growth and development through targeted activities in the community
• business_center New Business Creation/Enhance existing (Identify local problems/needs that can be addressed by local skills)
• payments  Micro-Lending(the Kiva model)
• person_apron Employment through the infrastructure initiatives by the DRC


Effective Training Approaches

Within our Focus Area, various training programs are crucial to the CF initiative. Developing a comprehensive and versatile training methodology is essential to its success. Through collaboration with partners, we will employ a combination of training approaches to ensure efficiency and minimize resource and time wastage. The identified training methods include:

1. Roleplay-Based Training: An immersive and interactive approach that allows trainees to act out scenarios in a controlled environment, enabling learning through hands-on experience.
2. Classroom-Based Training: This classic approach utilizes audiovisual resources to cover broad information, serving as a starting point for more targeted training methods.
3. On-the-Job Training: A hands-on approach that allows learners to gain practical experience while interacting with the work environment.
4. Simulation-Based Training: Creating controlled, real-world environments for the immediate application of new skills, providing measurable results for supervisors.
5. Coaching or Mentoring: A one-on-one training setting that offers each trainee individual guidance, feedback, and support.

• business_center Vocational (Targeted Skill Development)

  Providing community members with the skills needed to pursue various trades and professions. Training focuses on teaching practical skills relevant to local job markets. It empowers individuals to find employment or start businesses in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical work, automotive repair, and more.

• computer Technology (Basic Skill-training in:)
  1. An Introductory understanding of the Computer
  2. Email
  3. Productivity Applications (Word Processing and Spreadsheets)
  4. Social Media
  5. Operating a Smart Phone
• person_apron Instruction-Base Gigs (Task-Oriented Jobs with Guidance)

  These are brief employment opportunities where community members are hired to complete specific tasks, guided by DRC instructions. Tasks may include unfamiliar activities like trench digging.