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In addition to implementing design initiatives and competitions, Architecture for Humanity aims to promote humanitarian and social design through advocacy and education programs. To that end, they have consulted with government bodies and relief organizations on a number of projects, including Landmine clearance programs and Playground building in the Balkans ; developing a mobile health Clinic to combat HIV / AIDS in Africa; transitional housing for returning Refugee s and IDP s from Kosovo and Afghanistan ; and Earthquake reconstruction assistance in Pakistan , Turkey and Iran . The orgainization is currently working on sustainable long term rebuilding in areas affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina . Finally, the organization seeks to foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives. Co-Founder Cameron Sinclair is the recipient of the 2006 TED prize and the 2005 Lewis Mumford Award for Peace "Architecture for Humanity represents the finest of the new breed of architectural leadership, employing architectural skills and directing them for the larger good," wrote Robert Ivy, editor of Architectural Record about the organization. "Committed, unapologetically architectural in name and mission, Architecture for Humanity stands up for people in need." WIKI-PROJECT Architecture for Humanity is considering developing a prototype wiki with a rich collection of free, open source housing designs for the poor. In order to develop this initiative, the group is seeking Wikipedians or other contributors who can help develop the site architecture and contribute content. If you have an interest, please contact amy@ted.com. EXTERNAL LINKS
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