Teratany Green Innovators
Teratany Green Innovators, an initiative of IRC Africa in the Androy region, aims to improve sustainability and protect both residents and the environment from the frequent extreme weather conditions the climate crisis continues to cause. This initiative is an integral part of our commitment to promoting innovative solutions and raising environmental awareness among the region’s residents.
Women are the primary victims of the climate crisis, which exacerbates water scarcity and food shortages, directly impacting their lives, especially in regions where they are responsible for securing essential resources for their families.
Education and Training
As part of the program, we will develop educational programs integrating innovative technologies into local schools to raise awareness of sustainability and the importance of environmental conservation. These programs will include workshops and media presentations on ecological issues using AI tools to facilitate understanding and gain insights into environmental topics.
Technological Projects
Teratany will operate numerous technological projects to improve water quality and monitor pollution levels.
Gray Water Treatment: Advanced AI applications will be used to identify pollution hotspots and respond quickly to environmental threats, allowing for accurate and swift decision-making for action. Improving water quality can directly affect public health, especially children who are most vulnerable to polluted water-related diseases. In this region, 30% of infants and children are malnourished. When combined with limited access to adequate medical treatment, this leads to high infant mortality. Gray water treatment and proper use can contribute to water resource conservation and ecological sustainability, reducing the strain on natural water systems and helping prevent disease outbreaks. These projects can serve as examples of infrastructure improvement and raising health and environmental awareness while solving existing social issues.
Environmental Entrepreneurship Incubator
Teratany Green Innovators will establish an environmental entrepreneurship incubator to encourage and support private and group initiatives promoting innovative ecological solutions. We will provide professional advice, funding assistance, and guidance in realizing ideas. The incubator will also serve as a networking center with educational institutions, industry, and government, enabling cooperation and providing the foundation for joint programs and collaborations.
Collaboration with Local Government and Officials in the Androy Region
Teratany Green Innovators will work intensively with local government and officials in the Androy region. This partnership includes developing joint ventures to improve infrastructure, manage natural resources, and establish innovative technological projects to protect the environment. Through these initiatives, IRC Africa and Teratany Green Innovators can offer a quick and efficient response to challenges as they arise, allowing for more efficient resource allocation.
Resource Mobilization
Resource mobilization at Teratany Green Innovators makes use of a number of strategies to maximize project support and involvement. This includes leveraging government contacts as well as seeking input from international bodies, private individuals, foundations, and private companies looking to integrate their social responsibility into their business activities. By creating strategic partnerships focused on environmental projects with high potential for positive and sustainable change in the community, we can achieve our goals and deliver transformational solutions for the region. The process consists of collecting data and studies demonstrating the projects’ efficiency and impact to present to potential donors the added value of their investment. Additionally, planned awareness campaigns will ensure ongoing support from the broader community and investors.
Monitoring and Reporting
An advanced monitoring system incorporating AI technology has been established to track projects and their impacts. The system will provide comprehensive and accurate reports, ensuring maximum transparency and efficiency to assess each project’s progress and environmental and social impact.
How You Can Help
By donating to Teratany Green Innovators, you provide vital support that will profoundly impact the health and well-being of children in the Androy region. For example, projects to improve water quality and environmental conditions will reduce infant and child mortality as we begin to eliminate diseases associated with polluted water and inadequate infrastructure. We invite you to join this effort, contribute, and make an impact by building a better future for the next generations and protecting the planet.
Teratany – means “local/native” in Malagasy.
Amount of donations required for research and preparation of a work plan: $3000
