We will show how low-cost “green” tools can be used on a local scale to solve the most critical problems in a developing nation

EcoGuinea is a collaboration between long-term trusted friends in Guinea, West Africa, the US and Australia. It is endorsed by celebrated Guinean master kora player and World music star Ba Cissoko and other beloved public figures dedicated to improving life for all Guineans.

EcoGuinea is being spearheaded by a community of creative, resourceful Guineans—men and women of all ages, with a wide range of talents and skills, who are committed to lifting their families and their nation out of dire poverty. 

Our powerful base is EcoGuinea’s ongoing volunteer groups called COAT (Community Outreach and Action Team). Already doing small but vital community projects, these dedicated teams are in place to implement, teach and distribute proven eco-solutions, from the grassroots up, one neighbourhood at a time. 
  • EcoGuinea has been certified as an NGO by the Government of Guinea under the name: L’Association Guineenne Pour L’Environnement et le Tourisme (AGET). 
  • We have built a network of sustainable design experts (housing, agriculture, business, sanitation, etc.) who are ready to set up training programs on site at our EcoCentre. 

Project 1: Community Outreach and Action

Supporting civic improvement projects organized by our NGO
Inspired by EcoGuinea’s vision, dozens of Guineans are participating in much-needed community projects such as cleaning maternity hospitals and gutters—and are planning other projects, such as a school lunch program, mobile health units, parenting support groups, and helping small rural farms.

Project 2: EcoCentre and Sustainable Farm

Establishing a clearinghouse for training, testing, and small enterprise 
Our main project is establishing an EcoCentre and Sustainable Farm on a plot of Land near Conakry.
The EcoCentre will be a hub for refining solutions that address the basic needs of a developing community, as well as provide new livelihood opportunities and support for local families. 

Our architectural experts will train our team to build prototype ecohomes using varied materials and methods — to inspire similar projects around Guinea and elsewhere. We will film training and construction from the ground up and share our experience with the public though a “global online classroom.” 

Project 3: Ecotourism and Cultural Exchange

We will promote ecotourism in collaboration with our Sponsor Sustainable Travel International. The EcoCentre will provide an initial base—small eco-living units will be set up for travellers to work hands-on with Guineans on practical projects. Ecotourists will also be invited to attend World Music festivals and classes in Guinean music, dance, and culture.

Please see summaries of our major projects in development on this site

An Integrated Approach

We believe that problems need to be addressed on a systematic, multi-front level instead of a piecemeal approach. Solving only one problem at a time still leaves communities with severe risks that can undermine well-intentioned efforts. Distributing mosquito nets will decrease malaria, but the family may still suffer diarrhea from contaminated water, or respiratory illness from toxic cooking smoke and it goes on and on. 

Fortunately, it is feasible to simultaneously implement several simple and low-cost solutions, so that real progress can be made toward creating healthy and functional communities. 
Guinea, because of its unique history, strong civic conscience and community spirit—and newly-established political stability, can be at the vanguard of sustainable development. 

In a nation with minimal infrastructure and industrialization, we can see what can be accomplished at a grassroots level by distributing tools for self-sufficiency and creating systems for local food production.  

Vision and Goals

Our aim is to offer a systematic, integrated and holistic approach to Guinea’s most critical problems: sewage, water, power, housing, health care and food production. To tackle these issues is to address the underlying causes of malnutrition and life-threatening illnesses of children. 

We’ve researched related sustainable design and local food production for over ten years, conferred with various experts, studied similar projects worldwide and compiled a database/clearinghouse of green solutions for developing regions, especially those suited to Guinea’s extreme climate.

As part of a broader effort to foster sustainable development in Guinea, we propose collaborating with other NGOs to invite a team of leading sustainable innovators to meet with farsighted government officials and community leaders for presentations, and working sessions on ways these new tools can help meet Guinea’s needs.