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date: 2004-10-30
pos: düsseldorf, germany
author: staffan & frank

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Where are we now ?

Support Design for Africa!

Find out here how you can help us to help others!

Its hard to imagine how difficult it must have been to plan a trip like this in 1994 before the internet existed (do you remember the time without internet..?). The amount of information out there is, as you all know almost endless, so here we try to provide you with some links to sites that helped us in our preparation of this trip and also other interesting sites on the ever amazing web...

Enjoy!

Partners:

http://cfk.unc.edu - the help organisation who helps us in Kibera.

Design:

http://www.treehugger.com - design web magazine focusing on environmental responsibility.

http://www.o2nordic.org - design portal for a sustainable future

http://www.thinkcycle.com - seeks to create a culture of open source design innovation

http://www.designspotter.com - design platform for young designers

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/designindevelopment/ - interested in issues related to design activities in developing countries

http://www.coolhunting.com - Josh Rubin's Webkatalog mit cool topics.

http://www.epea.com - a scientific research institute focusing on Eco-effectiveness.

http://www.designerswithoutboarders.org - designer network who works voluntarily in developing countries.

http://www.core77.com - a good webportal to find links into the design community.

http://www.designfortheworld.org - a network of designers, supporting projects in developing countries.

http://www.icsid.org - international council of societies of industrial design.

http://www.vdid.de - german society of industrial design.

http://www.svid.se - swedish society of industrial design.

http://www.svenskform.se - swedish design organisation.

http://www.merdesign.se - 2005 was the official design year in Sweden.

http://www.design-report.de - a good german design magazin.

Expedition and travel:

http://www.africa-overland.net - excellent site with links to other overland travellers. An endless source for information and inspiration!

http://www.southing.com - a danish site that deserves a special recommendation. Beautiful pictures and very entertaining stories.

http://www.sahara-overland.com - Chris Scotts excellent site about his extensive Sahara travels. Don't forget to buy his book!

http://www.africaguide.com - tons of information for the africa traveller.

http://www.xe.com - currency converter. If you want to check how many ethiopian Birr you'll get for your euro, this is where to go.

Land Rover:

http://www.slrk.org - the swedish Land Rover club

http://www.landroverclub.net - a very informative site with some of the most fascinating travel stories ever!

http://www.landrover.ee/est/varia/downloads/cars - workshop manuals to most Land Rovers. Very handy for your Landy!

http://www.paddockspares.com - one of many online spare parts suppliers for your Land Rover.

http://www.offroad-manufaktur.de - Very helpful, skilled and cheap workshop in Hamburg, Germany. Many thanks for the great service, guys!

Forums:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com - maybe the best forum for the latest news on borders, roads and other vital information while u are on the road.

http://www.sahara-info.ch - a swiss site for true Sahara lovers.

http://www.overland.co.za - south african forum with lots of info.

Africa news:

http://allafrica.com - a very good news site for the latest political and economical situation in Africa.

http://www.unhcr.ch - the UN refugee agency with lots of news about current conflicts.

If you also want to be on this list please send us an email!

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