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May 2, 2007

THE LUCAPA PROJECT

As discovered through the needs assessment, the education system in Lunda Norte Province is struggling to provide even the most basic elementary education.  The Primary School Project in Lucapa is an important first step in a more comprehensive model for sustainable development through improved education and training for the local population.  Tangible early success in improving the primary school system will serve as a catalyst for additional

November, 2006

AIRCRAFT FOR HUMANITARIAN PARTNERSHIPS

As a part of TAI, Aircraft for Humanitarian Partnerships (AfHP) is under development to provide vocational training through the building of rugged STOL aircraft in kit form that will be purposely built to deliver humanitarian aid.

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The Arcadia Institute, Inc. (TAI) is a nonprofit organization charted in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1997 to engage in charitable and educational activities.

TAI is organized as a nonprofit under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1968.  TAI is devoted to charitable and educational      *services that contribute to world peace through local and regional economic development
* increased educational and vocational opportunities
* general improvement of the quality of life for others

TAI focuses on the concepts that
* education and training are first steps in a comprehensive model for * sustainable development
* improved local capabilities can be achieved through education and training
* improved education and training promote viable free market economies and democratic political systems
* viable commerce can be a vehicle for capacity building rapid, effective capacity building can be fostered by forging ties with deserving local commerce to develop and support long-term beneficiation programs