WAYS OF WORKING

believes in boosting and working with already existing organisations provided that they have the same aim of promoting development that is socially equitable and environmentally sound. For this reason we tend to form strong and laHand in hand with local entities  Sawen has a strong ethic of mutual capacity building, both within the company itself and with its clients. Strong emphasis is placed on supporting its network of associates in order to foster self reliance and effective action. Sawensting relationships with local NGOs, community-based organizations, the Private sector, Government, and relevant stakeholders at all levels.

Through multidisciplinary collaboration Sawen interacts at many different levels with its partners. Our own staff and expanded implementation teams include academics, planners and ground level project managers. The consultants have diverse skills in the natural, human, social, and financial environments, which allow them to undertake a wide variety of work geared towards driving social, environmental and economic change. Ground level project managers, functional area experts and coordinators deployed in Sawen-managed projects ensure continuity beyond our own involvement, thus adding to the long term sustainability.

Raising awareness in terms of environmental education, public policy processes or giving exposure to worthy causes or marginalised communities is something that lies in the heart of all work that Sawen does. We are intensely aware of the power of public opinion and mass education and believe that good ideas can change the world, but only if they are shared.

Training, Capacity Building & Skills Transfer At the heart of Sawen’s philosophy lies capacity building through the transfer of knowledge and appropriate technologies. This approach leads to projects and programmes becoming self-sustainable. It breaks the cycle of dependence on external assistance and empowers societies to shape their own future. Our experience in capacity building includes environmental education and training, summer trainings for budding environmentalists, soil testing kit demonstration & training for farmers, course developments, community development and resource management through a wide resource base that includes links to academic, governmental, NGO and funding institutions.

SAWEN’S FORTE

 ESTABLISHED TRACK RECORD Unlike your experience with some larger environmental consulting firms, you will find S.A.W.E.N to be a highly responsive and nimble organization. By selecting our company, you will have direct access to respected senior technical professionals who are committed to attentive client service and you will pay for only the expertise that you need.

RESULTS-ORIENTED TEAM MEMBERS We have a reputation for quickly assessing a clients situation, thinking on our feet and getting things done. You will work with us at the project site, on the plant floor, in the board room or in front of appraisal committee wherever your task requires. And at each project juncture, you will receive usable field data, clear verbal and written explanations, and actionable advice.

THE DIFFERENCE When you engage S.A.W.E.N, we will assess your concern from all angles, and then apply our collective knowledge to create a manageable and cost-effective solution for you. When our clients require additional point expertise, we assume the role of program manager. In this role, we structure the project, provide our expertise, and oversee strategic partnerships with other practitioners to deliver the best possible result. We provide free environmental consultancy/ guidance for farmers and Sand/ Moram/ Soil mining stakeholders.