We envision a more humane world made possible by helping adults acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to lead productive and satisfying lives.

We are developing a Technical and Vocational Education Institute that aims to help young people and adults, whatever their previous level of education, to take advantage of the skills they already have and to develop additional skills related to the workplace. The Institute will encourage flexible access to learning and training throughout life and will emphasize environmentally-sound sustainable development.

The Community Center and Library that are scheduled to be built in Spring 2004 will serve as the hub for the Institute and we are contemplating the potential of the Internet and other technologies, such as radio, to widen access to education in rural settings such as the one where we work.