Transforming Communities Through Integrated Development
The Down2Earth (D2E) Model represents a holistic approach to sustainable community development. By addressing water access, renewable energy, food security, affordable housing, sanitation, and skills training simultaneously, we create resilient, self-sufficient communities that thrive economically while protecting the environment.
Our model has been successfully implemented across Nigeria, training thousands of community members and establishing sustainable infrastructure that continues to benefit generations.
The Down2Earth Model - 9 Integrated Modules
Each module of the D2E model works synergistically to create comprehensive, sustainable community transformation
The 9 Core Modules
Water for Communities and Schools
ICT-enabled public water points providing sustainable and affordable access to clean water with transparent revenue collection and impact monitoring platforms.
- Smart water dispensing systems
- Transparent payment platforms
- Real-time usage monitoring
- Community revenue generation
Compressed Earth Bricks (CEB) Plants
Establishment of 9 CEB production facilities per community to manufacture high-quality, sustainable building materials using local earth resources.
- Locally-sourced materials
- Cost-effective production
- Job creation opportunities
- Environmentally friendly
Skilled Mason Training
Training 150 jobless youths per community as skilled masons to construct public facilities and affordable homes, creating employment while addressing housing needs.
- Comprehensive masonry training
- Earth construction techniques
- Job placement support
- Community infrastructure development
Biodigester Toilets
Implementation of biodigester sanitation systems that improve hygiene while converting organic waste into valuable biogas and organic fertilizer.
- Improved sanitation infrastructure
- Biogas for cooking and lighting
- Organic fertilizer production
- Waste-to-wealth conversion
School Farms
Introducing children to sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and health through hands-on drip-irrigated school farm programs.
- Educational agriculture programs
- Nutrition awareness
- Drip irrigation techniques
- Youth entrepreneurship
Women Farmers
Empowering 360 women with 180 acres of backyard drip-irrigated farms to grow high-value organic vegetables, ensuring food security and income generation.
- Women's economic empowerment
- Organic farming techniques
- Market access support
- Household food security
Solar Mama Engineers
Training grandmothers as solar engineers to provide electricity for their communities and maintain sustainable energy systems, ensuring no one is left behind.
- Inclusive skills training
- Community electrification
- Solar system maintenance
- Energy independence
Solar Energy
Harnessing the sun's renewable energy through photovoltaic technology to power community development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Clean energy generation
- Reduced electricity costs
- Climate change mitigation
- Sustainable power supply
All Season Rural Roads
Soil stabilization technology providing year-round sustainable roads, enabling farmers to transport agricultural products to markets efficiently.
- Weather-resistant infrastructure
- Market access improvement
- Economic connectivity
- Cost-effective maintenance