Welcome to Oakhurst Exchange.
Developing and implementing diverse and
dynamic projects since 2010.
Begin with what you have…
The first question for any individual or community looking to make a difference is where to begin?
Assess what you have, not what you lack. Identify any existing strengths or resources to build upon. Identify areas for improvement.
launch a transformation…
Initiate change and launch a transformation.
Creating a more sustainable livelihood for individuals or community involves assessing different types of “capital”– social, human, natural, financial, and physical.
…creative solutions
Apply the power of creative solutions.
Many hands make light work, and creative solutions are best found within a network. Expecting an obstacle actually increases the number of possible solutions.
Key Modalities:
Cultural Understanding & Exchange, Participatory Voice, Clean and Accessible Water, Literacy, Sustainable Livelihoods Education.
Join Us
Meet the Oakhurst Exchange team leaders.
Lars Erik Capener has over two decades of experience in the water treatment sector. He has participated in multi-cultural initiatives and women’s mentoring on the corporate level. Lars’s expertise is in process improvement and digital implementation. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Business degree.
LeAnn Pearson Capener is a practicing applied social scientist with a B.S. in Sociology and a M.A. in Anthropology. LeAnn has experience teaching at the college level in the four field traditions of Anthropology: Cultural, Biological, Linguistics, and Archaeology.
LeAnn specializes in ethnography, culture, and sustainable livelihoods.
Featured Projects:
Partnerships
projectcue.org
Support for individual, community, and global understanding. A world away or the world next door.
oakhurstathletics.org
Utilize resources within your community to get moving.
livelihoodneighborhood.weebly.com
Explore sustainable livelihoods by learning more about utilizng what you have….not what you don’t.
Featured Campaigns:
She Has No Fear of Progress
Female centered initiatives for utilizing sustainable livelihood methods to create overcome stress and challenges of economic and social challenges.
Did you know women are more likely to invest in their communities?
All Adventures Count
Even shared experiences have unique perspectives. Everyone has a culture. Everyone has a story.
What is your adventure?
Clean Water
Access to clean water is essential for strong communities and households.
Did you know 1 in 10 people do not have access to clean water?
Partner with Oakhurst Exchange.
Contact us to learn more about our approaches to solving issues and serving people.
oakhurstexchange@gmail.com