Higher Ground For Humanity
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Higher Ground for Humanity is a non-profit organization located in Carlsbad
, California
. It is a humanitarian foundation
which works in education, research, program development, and innovative partnering with other charities.
in 1998. Their goal was to build a large humanitarian platform for the world. The organization is committed to being self-sustaining and to actions that serve humanist goals.
involvement and empowering individuals.
The Clearwater Project has taken on projects in South America
, Central America
, India
, and Africa
, building well
s and water filtration systems. One such project was the reactivation of construction of a well through the use of a solar power
ed pump for on the Maasai people in the Sukenia region of Tanzania
, Africa
. Before Clearwater's involvement villagers were walking as much as 10 hours a day to fetch clean water. Other projects have taken place in Malakkara, India; Gualcea, Honduras; Sisoguichi, Mexico; and Bangladesh
.
Carlsbad, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Carlsbad had a population of 105,328. The population density was 2,693.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of Carlsbad was 87,205 White, 1,379 African American, 514 Native American, 7,460 Asian, 198 Pacific Islander, 4,189 from other...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is a humanitarian foundation
Foundation (charity)
A foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations that will typically either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the source of funding for its own charitable purposes....
which works in education, research, program development, and innovative partnering with other charities.
Higher Ground for Humanity Mission Statement
The mission of Higher Ground for Humanity is to promote human excellence by pioneering what it means to be a human being in the highest sense, inspiring new possibilities for humanity. Our aim is to join with others in the world community in assisting to create peace and generative prosperity for all peoples.Quotes
"We believe the blessings of our lives are for the benefit of humanity." -- Lenedra J. Carroll, Jewel KilcherJewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
History
HGH was founded by Lenedra J. Carroll and Jewel KilcherJewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
in 1998. Their goal was to build a large humanitarian platform for the world. The organization is committed to being self-sustaining and to actions that serve humanist goals.
The ClearWater Project
The organisation's most visible and successful effort has been The ClearWater Project led by Shane Kilcher. The project was launched by HGH in 1999. It is focused on access to clean water in developing countries through education which facilitates communityCommunity
The term community has two distinct meanings:*a group of interacting people, possibly living in close proximity, and often refers to a group that shares some common values, and is attributed with social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household...
involvement and empowering individuals.
The Clearwater Project has taken on projects in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, and Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, building well
Water well
A water well is an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, boring or drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers. The well water is drawn by an electric submersible pump, a trash pump, a vertical turbine pump, a handpump or a mechanical pump...
s and water filtration systems. One such project was the reactivation of construction of a well through the use of a solar power
Solar power
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available...
ed pump for on the Maasai people in the Sukenia region of Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. Before Clearwater's involvement villagers were walking as much as 10 hours a day to fetch clean water. Other projects have taken place in Malakkara, India; Gualcea, Honduras; Sisoguichi, Mexico; and Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
.
Partners
- The EDA Foundation
- The Jenna Druck Foundation
- Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)
- Global Youth Action Network
- The Global Bridge Foundation