|
|
 |
|
| How We Work |
 |
|
|
Adéquation Germany
does not collect money directly [although you can support the
association by making a donation]
but is rather involved in recycling of equipment and transfer
of competence through teaching and training.
As well, Adéquation
Germany works in partnership with local associations in development
programs. We put efforts in setting our projects to train local
people and ensure the future of the projects.
One of the main objectives of Adéquation Germany is to coordinate the collection and distribution of used scientific, medical, and teaching equipments. Initially, contacts are established by or with demanding countries through an international network or local contacts. Then, a clear and concise list of the most urgent needs are established by the community and sent to us. At this step, we make sure that the appropriately trained staffs exist on the site. Once the requested material has been located, we ask the demanding party to coordinate with us the transportation and custom clearance of the goods. After these matters have been cleared, shipping can occur. In the future, we will have an online repository of used material that these communities will be able to consult directly.
Ideally we aim to develop a network of 'donators' of equipment
and establish/coordinate a central list of equipment available
for recycling, which could be consulted by potential recipients.
We believe that a prior knowledge of local conditions through
reliable, direct and extensive local contacts is essential to
achieve an optimal level of 'adequacy' [competence]. The starting
point is generally a network or contacts involving members of
a community living in Germany and Europe, the scientific community,
or family and friends . . .
Because our philosophy is to help and provide competence on a partnership basis and on the long term, we encourage and support self-financed projects. |
|
|
|
