Volunteer organization
NABUUR.com is a volunteer organization run by Stichting NABUUR and is based in the Netherlands. Nabuur‘s mission is to give communities in developing countries access to their global Neighbours via the Internet. And through these Neighbours to the huge amount of resources (knowledge, solutions, energy, creativity) that is available elsewhere.
The NABUUR Foundation started on 30 October 2001. It is registered with the Chamber of Commerce Amsterdam under number 341 646 92.
Who can join NABUUR?
Everybody. If you have access to a computer an to the Internet for several hours a week than you can join the NABUUR network. It doesn‘t matter if you‘re a teen or older, working or studying in any nation. We believe that every person has the qualities to mean something for his of her fellow man. So you don‘t have to be a volunteer for life or a activist. That‘s really not necessary. NABUUR needs enthusiastic en energetic people.
How do I join NABUUR?
Easy, apply on our website and you can directly choose a project that matches with your wisher or skills. You get an online account and with the account you can communicate with the other neighbours of the village of your choice. And if you have questions: ask them to us or get in contact with the facilitator.
How is NABUUR financed?
In its current development phase, NABUUR.com depends on finances from sources that recognize the potential value of the NABUUR mechanism, like Hivos, Sida and the Nationale Postcode Loterij. After 2006 NABUUR will be self-financing. Once NABUUR gives many local communities access to their Virtual Neighbours, a number of income sources can be developed. Local communities will continue to receive the NABUUR service for free.
>> Help a community in a developing country on NABUUR.com, click here
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