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FOOD, ENERGY, WATER, AND SHELTER SCHOOL

by | Apr 6, 2018

FOOD, ENERGY, WATER, AND SHELTER SCHOOL

FOOD, ENERGY, WATER, AND SHELTER SCHOOL

Sustainable Technology: Together LETS Bring Transformation To The Nations!

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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.

OUTREACH / INTERNSHIPS

  After our FEWS School, there are great opportunities for you to continue growing and sharing your skills: Participate in the FEWS Practicum, a quarter-long practical internship through our Life Empowering Technology and Science Department. Get additional hands-on experience with the FEWS topics — through an outreach opportunity with our YWAM Partners in the developing world! Sustainable Technology Degree Track Join us for the Sustainable Technology Degree Track and obtain academic credits toward fulfilling University of the Nations degree requirements. Even if you’re not pursuing a degree program through the UofN, you may still participate in Food, Energy, Water and Shelter School (FEWS). Join us for the Quarter — get changed for a lifetime! Join our Team! Get growing with the Life Empowering Technology and ScienceDepartment (LETS) at UofN Kona. We are an international team of individuals with a variety of interests, skills, and experience. Our heart is about sharing the “Practical Gospel” — helping families and communities encounter the love of God, and get empowered through Sustainable Technology! Email: drogers@uofnkona.edu   

DON ROGERS

The Life Empowering Technologies and Science Department (LETS) is a team of individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences in community development and appropriate technology – agriculture, engineering, construction, medical and health care, and other applied sciences.

We embrace the power of the Gospel to restore communities and nations so they may reflect the heart of the Father, the mind of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Please contact Don Rogers at drogers@uofnkona.edu for more information regarding 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.

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