Haiti Earthquake and Housing Relief Mission – Update
First Situation Report, January 20, 2010 Bambou Generation's Director of Field Operations, Kasra Mofarah arrived in Port au Prince Tuesday night. With the goal of assessing January 12th's earthquake damage both at the epicenter and surrounding areas, he found scenes of pending calm, and chaos. The border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic was a contrast in extremes. On one side peace and silence. The other, crowds, tension and misery. As bodies were collected from the street in hard-hit areas, shops were closed in less affected parts and people brought their things roadside to sell. This morning Kasra woke at 6am to the sound of villager's screams as they reacted ...
8th World Bamboo Congress Proceedings
The 8th World Bamboo Congress was an amazing opportunity for all people involved in to meet, speak, display and exchange. For access to all the information, download the official Proceedings. Within the Proceedings, you'll find the contact details for the speakers and authors so you can follow-up directly on the relevant topics of today. Purchase the Proceedings
Haiti Earthquake and Housing Relief Mission – Update
First Situation Report, January 20, 2010 Bambou Generation’s Director of Field Operations, Kasra Mofarah arrived in Port au Prince Tuesday night. With the goal of assessing January 12th’s earthquake damage both at the epicenter and surrounding areas, he found scenes of pending calm, and chaos. The border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic was a contrast in extremes. On one side peace... [Read more]
WBO Team Expands it’s World Presence
As CEO, Susanne Lucas has been holding the torch for WBO for 17 years. New energy sprang forth when Kamesh Salam took on the role of President in 2007. Successfully, these two people spear-headed the coordination of the 8th World Bamboo Congress last September in Bangkok. Now, the evolution continues as WBO has now created a partner-ship with the most experienced person in the bamboo building... [Read more]
Ceremonial Bamboo Planting
First of all, I would like to extend sincere apology on behalf of Mr. Somchai Pienstaporn, Director General, for not being able with all of you on this gracious occasion on the memorial planting ceremony today, due to some urgent engagement. On behalf of the Royal Forest Department, I welcome all of you to Khao Hin Son Royal Development and Research Center, which has been initiated by His Majesty the... [Read more]
Two Homes in Two Days
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8th World Bamboo Congress Proceedings
The 8th World Bamboo Congress was an amazing opportunity for all people involved in to meet, speak, display and exchange. For access to all the information, download the official Proceedings. Within the Proceedings, you’ll find the contact details for the speakers and authors so you can follow-up directly on the relevant topics of today. Purchase the Proceedings Read More →
