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Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the

Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the

Eugene, OR 97401
Tax ID26-1535453

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About this organization

Revenue

$459,015

Expenses

$510,763

Website

createaction.org

Mission

THE MISSION OF CREATE IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING IN POOR RURAL VILLAGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO RESPOND TO THE INCREASINGLY DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR LIVES, LIVELIHOODS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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CREATE COLLABORATES WITH WOMEN IN RURAL SENEGAL TO HELP THEM BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY COPE WITH WATER, FOOD, AND FUEL SHORTAGES RESULTING FROM THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR PROJECTS HELP WOMEN BUILD ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ACCESS TO ABUNDANT AND AFFORDABLE CLEAN WATER USING RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY AND TRAINING IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, POULTRY RAISING, COMMUNITY SAVINGS AND LENDING STRATEGIES, AND OTHER INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES. OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, CREATE HAS PARTNERED WITH SEVENTEEN COMMUNITIES IN THE FATICK, KAOLACK, AND LOUGA REGIONS OF RURAL SENEGAL TO RESPOND TO FELT NEEDS, FOSTER ECONOMIC RESILIENCY, INCREASE FOOD SECURITY, AND BUILD CAPACITY WHILE HELPING MEN AND WOMEN ON THE PATH TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR PROJECTS ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS IN OUR PARTNER VILLAGES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ABUNDANT AND AFFORDABLE WATER THROUGH SOLAR POWER, SO THAT COOPERATIVE MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO GROW A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS VEGETABLES YEAR-ROUND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN DESERT-LIKE CONDITIONS. LOCAL PRODUCTION OF FRESH VEGETABLES IMPROVES HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES NEW AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. COOPERATIVE MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO SUPPLEMENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE SALE OF VEGETABLES IN LOCAL MARKETS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THIS TRAINING, CREATE FIELD TECHNICIANS ALSO HELP COOPERATIVE MEMBERS DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE CARE, MANAGEMENT, AND MARKETING OF POULTRY. AS A RESULT, WOMEN ARE ABLE TO DIVERSIFY THEIR FAMILIES' DIETS AND INCREASE THEIR INCOMES. CREATE FIELD TECHNICIANS ALSO HELP COOPERATIVE MEMBERS BEGIN TO SAVE PROFITS FROM THEIR COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY GARDENS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOLUNTARY SAVINGS AND LENDING ASSOCIATIONS (VSLAS). ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO USE THESE GROUPS TO SAVE A PORTION OF THE PROFITS THEY EARN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CREATE'S COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECTS AND REINVEST THOSE SAVINGS INTO OTHER INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES TO PRODUCE COMMUNITY-BASED, COOPERATIVE CHANGE. OUR FIELD TECHNICIANS ALSO TEACH WOMEN TO CONSTRUCT AND USE FUEL-EFFICIENT CLAY-SAND COOKSTOVES MADE FROM FREE, LOCAL MATERIALS. THESE COOKSTOVES REDUCE FIREWOOD CONSUMPTION BY UP TO 70 PERCENT. CREATE FIELD TECHNICIANS ALSO WORK WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE LOST FOREST RESOURCES THROUGH ANNUAL TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGNS. OUR PROJECT PARTICIPANTS PLANT THOUSANDS OF TREE SEEDLINGS EACH YEAR FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, LIVING FENCES, AND LOCAL REFORESTATION. WOMEN AND GIRLS NO LONGER NEED TO WALK LONG DISTANCES TO COLLECT FIREWOOD FOR COOKING, THEREBY FREEING TIME, REDUCING LABOR, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT GIRLS WILL BE ABLE TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL. CREATE CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS IMPACT IN RURAL SENEGAL, TRAINING DOZENS OF COMMUNITIES EACH YEAR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUEL-EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES AND EXTENDING ITS FULLY INTEGRATED PROGRAM OF WATER, FOOD PRODUCTION, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INCOME GENERATION TO TWO NEW COMMUNITIES. IN 2018 THE COMMUNITIES OF DIABEL AND YOUGOURE IN THE FATICK/ KAOLACK REGION HAD SUCCESSFUL LOCAL WELL REHABILITATION AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED PUMPING SYSTEMS BY THE CREATE TEAM. THESE COMMUNITIES WILL CONTINUE TO BE SUPPORTED BY CREATE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS AS THEY LEARN TO MASTER THE SKILLS NEEDED TO GRADUATE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AT THE END OF THAT PHASE OF WORK. DURING 2019, CREATE EXPANDED ITS WORK TO MBOSSEDJI AND BOUSTANE LO VILLAGES AND INTRODUCED DRIP IRRIGATION TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION AND REDUCE WOMEN'S LABOR.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of create is to help people living in poor rural villages in developing countries to respond to the increasingly disastrous effects of climate change on their lives, livelihoods, families and communities.”.

When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The mission of create is to help people living in poor rural villages in developing countries to respond to the increasingly disastrous effects of climate change on their lives, livelihoods, families and communities.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is OR.
  • The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 132 EAST BROADWAY SUITE 416, EUGENE, OR, 97401 in the filing.
  • The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 5 employees on their payroll.
  • The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$51,748.
  • The CEO's compensation policy within the organization is not established through a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2007.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $190,939 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $64,657 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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