Experience

For over 20 years, Village Earth has provided targeted training and support to the aid and relief community.

Humility

Every project, every organization, and every context is different. Our most valuable skill is our ability to approach every new project with this awareness and the readiness to listen and learn.

Integrity

We believe in delivering all of our clients quality work regardless of how large or small. If somethings not right, we’ll do our best to fix it.

Upcoming Courses in the VE/CSU Online Certificate Program in Sustainable Community Development

Spring II Session

GSLL 1517 – Community-Based Organizing

Taking a practical “hands-on” perspective, this course will explore the theories, tools, styles and challenges of community-based organizing. It will discuss practical strategies for developing

Spring II Session

GSLL 1512 – Micro-Finance Projects : Sustainable Community Development and the Role of Women

The role of micro-enterprises in developing communities is crucial. This course examines the process of identifying projects to fit the needs of people and equipping

Summer I Session

GSLL 1524 – Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

This course will examine entrepreneurship and enterprise generation as a key foundation of the development of both economic and social capital, as well as individual

Summer II Session

GSLL 1501 – Approaches to Community Development

This course provides a framework for community development based on a participatory, bottom-up, multi-sector model. Various approaches have been used in community development with varying

Testimonials from past participants

“I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I enjoyed the Community-based Development program. My courses were engaging and challenging. I especially enjoyed interacting with students from all around the world. And I'm so glad that you encouraged us to connect through LinkedIn and Facebook - I'm happy to stay in touch with classmates"

"From what we are learning in the courses, I was able to step in and really advocate for local people and their rights, how to establish research protocols, etc. Long story short, I just wanted to say thanks again for the incredibly important work that you are all doing. The work has made me step back and analyze my belief systems and question the framework of what I do, and this is a beautiful thing.”

“For 26 years, I had worked with an international NGO assigned in several countries but I must admit that despite these years of doing development work, it is only now that I have a deeper understanding of what community-based development should be.”