
FOOD, ENERGY, WATER, AND SHELTER SCHOOL
Sustainable Technology: Together LETS Bring Transformation To The Nations!
VISION
Break the roots of poverty and bring gospel-inspired transformation to people and their land. Help them thrive by demonstrating locally sustainable ways to provide access to healthy food, renewable energy, clean water, safe shelter and basic sanitation.
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~ You will be able to GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY. Daily.
~ You will be challenged to THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
~ You will be inspired to BECOME A CONDUIT OF BLESSING to communities and nations!
Our course values are integrity, intercession, and ingenuity.
Core Focus
Grow it. Build It. Share it with others.
Get equipped in natural farming, construction basics, aquaponics, water and sanitation technologies, permaculture design, renewable energy, and biblical-based community development principles. Get hands-on experience within YWAM Kona’s Natural Farm Training Center and Appropriate Technology Village.
Sustainable Technology Seminars
Join us for Sustainable Technology Seminars at YWAM Kona
Aquaponics December 10th – 20th, 2017
Solar for Life TBA
Essentials of Nutrition February 4th – 17th, 2018
These seminars are open to the public. No prior YWAM participation required.
Housing is limited for seminar participants, it will be on a space-available basis. Those attending full-time courses take priority.

Course Outline
What is God’s heart for helping people obtain access to healthy living conditions?
How can we grow healthy and nutritious food — naturally, sustainably, and for low cost?
How do you plan a construction project, then build it from the ground up?
How can we grow protein in small spaces, and preserve food for lean times?
What can communities do to gain access to safe and abundant water?
What is energy poverty, and how can we help people to “live in the light”?
How can simple technologies help reduce household disease issues and increase overall community health?
How can we partner with communities to empower people to see God’s glory?
What are simple and effective training strategies for equipping individuals and communities in Sustainable Technologies?
What principles can we learn from Nehemiah as a leader and a community transformer?
School Information
Dates
April 5th – June 27th, 2018
April 4th – June 26th, 2019
Cost
$4,600 USD
Languages
English
Academics
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a Discipleship Training School (including outreach) is required to attend this course.
ACCREDITATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. Admission to the University of the Nations (U of N) and any of its sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, and educationally unrelated handicaps. U of N reserves the right to change schedules and course offerings as deemed necessary.