Article 25
| Company type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, International Development, Non Profit |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Maxwell Hutchinson |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Website | www.article-25.org |
Article-25 is a UK registered charity that manages sustainable architecture projects in areas of extreme poverty and disaster. They are the first point of call in the UK for NGOs in need of construction design and management skills to projects in areas of extreme poverty and disaster around the world.
History
Established in 2006 as ‘Architects for Aid’, the name was changed to Article 25 in 2008, making reference to the principle of the 25th Article of the UNs Universal Declaration of Human Rights that safe and adequate shelter is a fundamental human right.[1]
Caught up in the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004, [[Maxwell Hutchinson]] recognised the potential impact the built environment could have on saving lives and minimising future impact of natural disasters. The organisation has grown to accommodate a board of seven distinguished trustees, [2] nine permanent staff, around 35 volunteers, ten professional partner organisations, and around 700 student members.
Activity
Article-25’s projects range from one-off building projects for community based organisations to large master planning projects for international organisations, including technical consultancy services for NGOs who have little access to vital design expertise. They have consulted with government organisations, NGOs and relief organisations on a number of long-term building and reconstruction projects including, latrine blocks and schools in Haiti, earthquake resistant homes in Pakistan, and a new media centre in [[Port Harcourt]]. Article-25 deliver solutions for recovery and reconstruction that are community-driven and sustainable [3] Some of the completed projects include; an award-winning earthquake resistant housing programme in Northern Pakistan with Muslim Aid UK, and an award-nominated school for street children in Goa, India, with El Shaddai Street Child Rescue. [4] The charity has tendered over 50 projects in 20 countries across five continents.
Education
Article-25 is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects to provide development and awareness training for professionals and students of the built environment through training courses and online platforms and events.