Daba Mountain Ecology and Poverty Research Institute

Encouraging sustainable development.

Goals

To research and improve the ecological environment in poverty-stricken areas, increase awareness of environmental protection and sustainable development, and promote the harmonious development of economy, society and ecology.

Major Projects

• 2006 & 2008, World Bank “Development Marketplace”
• 2005 & 2008 & 2010, Heifei Poverty Alleviation Project
• 2008, Chinese Red Cross Foundation Disaster Relief and Ecology Health Development Program
• 2006 & 2009, Community Partner Ecology Health Development Program
• 2008 & 2010, Narada Foundation Portable Water and Ecology Health Program

Major Achievements

• 2005, Ford Motor Environment Award (second prize)
• 2010, China Social Innovation Award
• 2010, Sichuan Excellent Social Organization Award
• 2010, Sichuan Top Ten Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Group
• 2011, Best Gift Transportation Award

Major Funders

HPI, PCD, China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, Narada Foundation, Chinese Red Cross Foundation, New World China Land Chengdu Co. , Chongqing Aikewo Electronics Co. , World Bank

Major Partners

Farmers in rural areas, local governments and donors

Distinctions

Our programs use a participatory approach, and maintain the "Five Selfs" (五自) principle of an autonomous community. We seek to develop potential and promote the development of civil society.