View of hills around Aleta Wondo, Sidama, Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee.
"Wondo" seeks those willing to invest and work together towards a sustainable future with a true sense of partnership. This village has distinguished coffee production and untapped human resources making it the ideal model for COMMON RIVER's community development, creating community socio-economic wellness.
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Positive Deviance Approach:
In every community, there are individuals
whose unique (“deviant”) behaviors create better (“positive”)
results than their neighbor with the exact same resources. Common River’s
Mission is to amplify these methods for full community success.
Through the positive deviance approach we assist the community to discover
those behaviors that are working effectively today among some and share
them with the others. It is naturally sustainable and culturally appropriate
since the solution lies within the community.
Common River provides a direct and personal link to a rural Ethiopian community. We facilitate dialogue between children of Aleta Wondo and their peers in other places. We believe each can learn from the other. We encourage a long-term relationship, so that we not only grow up together, but grow closer together. Eco-lodges (traditional Sidama huts) will be available on the property for visitors and volunteers.
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Mission
· Our MISSION is to create balanced, productive and self-sustaining communities for others to witness and replicate.
· Our GOAL is to enhance the well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children through basic education, health and livelihood development.
· Our OBJECTIVE is to invest in the socio-economic potential and well-being of a community through integrated development using the 'Positive Deviance' approach.
Common River Believes. . .
It takes indigenous INDUSTRY to build economic security. It takes EDUCATION to empower generations to be innovative. It takes ENTREPRENEURS, women in particular, to fund worthy ideas. It takes ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE to diligently work, study and thrive. It takes ENVIRONMENTAL infrastructures to create sustainability. It takes INVESTORS to create motivation, accountability & success!
The Common River Village
Welcome to Aleta Wondo in the beautiful coffee-rich region of Sidama (the birthplace of coffee)! "Wondo" seeks those willing to invest and work together towards a sustainable future with a true sense of partnership. This village has distinguished coffee production and untapped human resources making it the ideal model for COMMON RIVER's community development, creating community socio-economic wellness.
In the Field
