by admin | May 1, 2018 | Academics, Appropriate Technology, Community, Mission, practical missions learning, Student
Ever feel like the problems keep stacking up and the solutions are nowhere to be seen? We see it too, and that’s part of why at HEART we want our students to be innovative and proactive with their ideas to solve problems that communities face and to share the love of...
by admin | Feb 6, 2018 | Appropriate Technology, Emily Jamison
Our old lorena style stove has been replaced by a new eco-harnilla stove in December 2017. What is it? Both the lorena and the eco-harnilla are models of fuel efficient wood burning stoves. They both work by limiting the amount of heat lost to the air reducing the...
by admin | Dec 9, 2014 | Allison Patterson, Appropriate Technology, Community, Community Driven, Fermentation, Gardening, How To, Intern, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Village Life
A recent partnership between Polk Avenue Elementary School and the h.e.a.r.t. village has led us to become increasingly creative with how to turn would-be food waste into usable food sources again. One of those creative solutions has been with milk. Michelle Counter,...
by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | Appropriate Technology, Becoming a Missionary Mom, Heather Webb, How To, Recipe, Uncategorized
There are three members in my family. Two of them have sensitive skin. While there are plenty of laundry detergent options here in the U.S., this was quite a challenge while we were living overseas. Most soaps in Tanzania are harsh–full of fragrances and...
by admin | Sep 25, 2014 | Appropriate Technology, How To, Primitive Cooking, Uncategorized
When I teach wilderness survival I am aware that someday this information may save someone’s life. … Although I take the teaching of this very seriously I believe the learning of wilderness survival should be FUN! Having survival skills allows people to...
by admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Alumni, Appropriate Technology, Community, Culture, How To, Uncategorized, Village Life, Worldview
Affordable Solution for Haiti’s Energy Crisis- The Hydraulic Jack Briquette Press Eight years ago when I was a student here at h.e.a.r.t. there was only a fall term. Thankfully for my class, that meant we had the privilege of visiting ECHO for their annual conference....
