Phase 1: Climate-Resilient Construction Training (0-12 months)
Sustainable building curriculum for apprentices and tradespeople, based on 15+ years construction experience.
What if education could survive any storm?
After 20+ years building software and 15+ years building houses, I learned something crucial: the strongest structures are the ones that bend without breaking. Every mind works differently, every community has unique needs. Now I build education systems the same way—flexible enough for all learners, strong enough to survive any storm.
Three-phase climate resilience
Construction education → Biodiversity preservation → Autonomous technology
See the roadmapFrom Technologist to Climate Innovator
I started as a technologist, became a carpenter, then an educationalist. Now I'm building climate resilience. After 20+ years developing digital systems, 15+ years in construction, and 5 years teaching, I have the skills needed—but climate change threatens everything we're trying to build.
My approach: start with what I can deliver immediately (construction education), build community trust, then scale to bigger challenges. Construction training → biodiversity preservation → autonomous technology. Each phase funds the next.
Foundation
Climate-resilient construction education with verified impact tracking.
Community Trust
Grassroots biodiversity preservation respecting indigenous knowledge.
Innovation
Autonomous supply vessels for community-controlled climate resilience.
Three-Phase Climate Resilience Vision
Building on construction and teaching experience to create climate-resilient systems—each phase establishing credibility and community trust for the next innovation leap.
Phase 2: Biodiversity & Knowledge Preservation (12-24 months)
Community-controlled seed banking and traditional ecological knowledge preservation using appropriate technology.
Phase 3: Autonomous Vessels (24+ months)
Open-source cargo vessels for delivering supplies to climate-vulnerable Pacific communities.
Teaching & Technical Foundation
20+ years software development, 15+ years construction, 5 years teaching (STEM and vocational training).
Why Climate Change Changes Everything
Traditional education systems work perfectly—until Category 5 cyclones hit. Then everything stops. Schools become shelters, teachers become coordinators, students lose months of learning during recovery.
The Climate Reality
Pacific communities face accelerating threats that traditional education systems can't survive. When disaster strikes, all educational progress stops. We need learning systems that get stronger during emergencies, not weaker.
- Traditional education systems fail during climate disasters
- Communities lose 2-3 months of learning during disaster recovery
- Traditional supply chains fail when communities need resources most
- Climate adaptation requires both education AND resilience technology
The Integration Opportunity
What if construction education included climate adaptation? What if biodiversity preservation connected traditional and modern knowledge? What if communities controlled their own emergency supply systems?
I'm not starting from scratch. I'm building on 20+ years tech development, 15+ years construction experience, and 5 years teaching expertise. Now I'm adding the technology layers that make education cyclone-proof.
Foundation for Climate Innovation
My combined experience provides the credibility and skills needed to tackle climate challenges through community-controlled technology.
0
Years software development
0
Years construction experience
0
Years teaching experience
0
GitHub projects
From Experience to Climate Innovation
My technical and teaching experience becomes the foundation for climate resilience technology that communities control and operate.
Construction Education Foundation
15+ years construction experience + 2 years vocational training + 3 years STEM teaching = proven foundation for climate-resilient building curriculum.
Inclusive Partnership Approach
Experience with Māori learners and neurodiverse students + "listen first, co-create locally" methodology—designing systems that work for all minds and communities.
Technical Innovation Capability
GitHub projects (Tumunu, Mako, Builder Buddy) prove software development skills for autonomous vessel control systems and community-operated technology.
Voices From the Community
Early supporters and collaborators who understand the vision of climate-resilient, inclusive education.
"I've worked with plenty of instructors who talk about 'different learning styles' but don't actually adapt. This guy? He watches how each apprentice learns, then changes his approach. My dyslexic apprentice finally got framing techniques after struggling for months with other instructors."
"Finally someone who gets it. He actually listens to what we need instead of showing up with solutions nobody asked for. When he talks about preserving our knowledge alongside new tech, you can tell he means community control, not another outsider project."
"I've seen too many 'tech for good' projects that are all talk. But his code on GitHub? Actually works. Clean, documented, practical. When someone with 20 years dev experience says they're building autonomous vessels, I pay attention."
Join the Foundation - Limited Pioneer Partners
Pacific cyclone season starts in 6 weeks. Right now, I'm selecting the first 10 partners who'll help shape how climate-resilient education actually gets built. Early supporters get quarterly founder updates and direct input on curriculum development.
Pioneer Partner Benefits (First 10 Only):
- Quarterly founder video updates on progress
- Input on Phase 1 curriculum design
- Recognition in all Phase 1 materials and reports
- Early access to Phase 2 biodiversity tools when ready
- Phase 1 Foundation ($500): Climate-resilient construction education with verified impact
- Phase 2 Expansion ($1,500): Add biodiversity preservation + community partnerships
- Phase 3 Innovation ($5,000): Complete vision including autonomous supply vessels
Timeline: Phase 1 curriculum development begins March 2025. Community partnerships for Phase 2 start based on Phase 1 credibility. Each phase builds the foundation for Pacific technological sovereignty.
Secure Your Pioneer Partnership
Common Questions
Addressing the concerns and questions from potential partners about this climate resilience approach.
Why these specific funding amounts?
$500 Phase 1: Covers curriculum development, pilot delivery, and impact documentation for construction education. $1,500 Phase 2: Adds community partnership development and seed banking infrastructure. $5,000 Phase 3: Funds autonomous vessel prototype development and testing. Each phase builds credibility for the next.
How do I know this will actually work?
You don't—that's why we start small. Phase 1 leverages my proven 15+ years construction experience and 5 years teaching background. Success creates the credibility and community trust needed for Phases 2 and 3. If Phase 1 fails, you've invested in proven skills, not empty promises.
Why not fund established climate NGOs instead?
Established NGOs are essential, but they rarely combine construction expertise, technology development, and community education in one integrated approach. Most focus on either advocacy OR direct service. I'm filling a specific gap: climate-resilient education systems that communities control and operate.
What if the technology doesn't work out?
Phase 1 (construction education) delivers value regardless of later phases. Phase 2 (biodiversity preservation) works even without autonomous vessels. Each phase creates standalone value while building toward the integrated vision. You're funding progression, not all-or-nothing innovation.
How do you ensure community control vs technology colonialism?
Everything is open-source. Communities see, modify, and own the technology. My teaching experience with Māori learners and neurodiverse students proves I understand "listen first, co-create locally." No technology gets deployed without community leadership deciding how it's used.
What's your timeline for each phase?
Phase 1: 0-12 months for construction education curriculum and pilot delivery. Phase 2: 12-24 months for community partnerships and seed banking. Phase 3: 24+ months for autonomous vessel development and testing. Phases can overlap based on community readiness and funding availability.
Connect With the Founder
Email: project@tumunu.com
I welcome collaboration with construction educators, iwi/hapū leaders, tech innovators, and climate-focused partners who understand that community control is essential for sustainable change.
Technical background and open-source projects at www.tumunu.com and GitHub.
Open Development
All technology development is open-source. Community partnerships respect indigenous knowledge. Financial transparency maintained throughout all phases.
View GitHub Projects