Conscious Impact is a sustainable rural development non-profit based in the village of Takure, Nepal.
| Formation | 2015 |
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| Founder | Orion Haas and Allen Gula |
| Purpose | Sustainable rural development |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 27°57′14″N 85°41′06″E / 27.954°N 85.685°E |
| Website | Website |
History
Conscious Impact was founded by Orion Haas and Allen Gula following the April 2015 Nepal Earthquake.[1] When the earthquake occurred, Hass and Gula had been trekking in the Himalayan region of the country. They physically felt the earthquake and saw the destruction of the earthquake.
After a short-term crowdfunding campaign to support initial rebuilding efforts, Haas and Gula established Conscious Impact to provide continued support to the community of Takure, a low-income, farming village in the Sindhupalchowk District, about 30 miles northeast of Kathmandu.[2][3] Conscious Impact chose to base itself in Takure because of the extreme devastation from the earthquake in the village, with 244 of 245 structures being destroyed.[3]
Conscious Impact focuses sustainable and resilient community development. To rebuild homes, it uses sustainable "earth bricks" made of locally sourced materials.[4][5]
Conscious Impact hosts international volunteers and partners with local Nepali community members.[6]