Abundance in the Ordinary: Appropriate Technologies

There is abundance in the ordinary – that which is often unseen or overlooked – that can be harnessed to change mindsets, resource use, and community benefits. Beth Doerr presents examples, experiences and thoughts that enlighten, challenge and guide communities to discover the abundance in their midst.

Beth Doerr has a B.A in International Agribusiness and is a former ECHO intern who returned to ECHO in 2004 after working for 13 years in community development. That time included 3 years at a vocational school in Malawi, 5 years as a consultant teaching gardening techniques using drip irrigation, and 3 years in Mauritania with World Vision. She shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with our overseas network by answering technical requests, specializing in the Moringa tree and Appropriate Technologies. She is also the Intern Manager which is the overall intern supervisor.