May 2025

For the third time in a row, we are taking part in the European Bamboo Expo. Under the motto “From Vision to Reality”, visitors can follow our photo trail and gain a multimedia insight into our project in Ghana. We are especially pleased to see our partners Emil Fischer from BIDG in Switzerland and Vincent … Read more

March 2025

After nine days of intense collaboration, the gatehouse now stands – solid, impressive, and nearly complete. Students and local craftsmen worked side by side, planning, building, and toiling late into the evenings. What remains will now be completed by the local community – but the result is already visible: a shared structure and a powerful … Read more

February 2025

The preparations for the next construction phase – the building of the bamboo modular house in March – are in full swing. In Ghana, offers for the foundation construction are currently being gathered. The bamboo for the project is being sourced and prepared for treatment. To treat the bamboo, the treatment tank is cleaned and … Read more

January 2025

The bamboo storage is getting fully completed. A big thanks to everyone involved!(Bildquelle: DeBleen Ltd) The foldable frames for the bamboo storage are being transported to Guata and assembled there.(Photo credit: DeBleen Ltd) The required materials are being sourced, and the first frames are being pre-assembled.(Photo credit: DeBleen Ltd) The formwork for the foundations is … Read more

December 2024

The contract for the construction of the bamboo storage has been given to Jan and his new company, DeBleen Ltd. Preparations for the construction are starting in Accra.(Photo credit: DeBleen Ltd) Our donation campaign for the next construction phase in March is online: Donate now!

November 2024

We are delighted to have gained socialarchitecture e.V. as a supporter and professional partner!The non-profit organisation supports construction and planning projects to provide housing, schools and utility buildings in developing countries, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda. One focus is the reduction of inequality through better access to education, housing and basic services. … Read more

October 2024

We are now a member of The Good Ones, a platform that connects professionals with non-profit organisations to promote social projects through skills-based volunteering. Our decision to become a member is based on the goal of further professionalising ourselves and increasing our capacities. Particularly in the areas of fundraising and public relations, we hope to … Read more

September 2024

We accept the invitation from the municipality of Herzebrock-Clarholz to the Volunteer Day. Chris and Rabea represent our association at this special event, where around 100 associations are honoured for their commitment. It was an inspiring evening that focussed on the importance of volunteering for our community. We were very pleased! Rabea and Chris are … Read more

August 2024

Online meeting for the design presentation of the students of the seminar ‘Climate-friendly building’ of the Rhein-Main University of Applied Sciences in the summer semester 2024. The focus was on the design of the main hall of the bamboo training centre in Ghana. In close cooperation with GROW Colourful Ghana, a circular building was designed … Read more

July 2024

We are launching our social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! From now on, we will regularly share news and insights into our projects there – follow us to stay up to date!