Sustainable Development Sustainable development is a process that empowers people in poor communities to ultimately help themselves.

Sustainable development is powerful, long-lasting development. Sustainable development is an EMPOWERING process that places those being affected at the centre of their own development. People are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and appropriate values and attitudes to act and manage their own development. Sustainable Development is a HOLISTIC approach that considers: Human Rights Gender Equity Environment Effective Communication Sustainable development is non-discriminatory and protects the dignity of all people. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, or birth status. All sustainable development projects must be: Planned Monitored and Evaluated Development considers Human Rights Sustainable development must take into account basic human rights as agreed upon in 1948 by all member countries of the United Nations. UN Declaration of Human Rights In 1948 the United Nations passed the Declaration of Human Rights. Here is a summary of that document.

Every human being has the right to: Life Liberty and security of person Not be a slave

 Not be tortured Protection of the law A fair and public hearing in the courts Be presumed innocent until proved guilty Freedom of movement and residence Marry and raise a family Own property Freedom of thought, conscience or religion Freedom of opinion and expression Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Seek and receive information and ideas Take part in politics Work Fair wages and equal pay for equal work Social security A decent standard of living Join a trade union Rest and leisure Education

All of these rights apply to everyone regardless of race, colour, gender, language, religion, political opinion, social origin, property or birth order.

Sustainable Development Includes: Men and women of the community Long-term Planning Infrastructure building (with local products and people power) Roads

Housing Dams Buildings including schools and medical posts Water and food availability and security Building water posts or wells Growing and rotating crops Growing different vegetables for variety Income generation Teaching practical ways for families to become self-sufficient Health Education Eating a variety of foods Washing hands Safe toileting Brushing teeth Visiting a medical post when ill Etc Primary school education HIV/AIDS Education Birth Education Peace and Reconciliation Education Conservation of non-renewable resources and finding alternate resources Advocacy A knowledge of how to network With local governments With state and federal governments With other development organisations in the area