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The Winds of Change
CAJAMARCA, PERU - There is finally alumbrado (light) en
Alumbre, the village where ITDG installed 20 small wind turbines. The
500watt turbine at the top of the wind-blown hill was spinning rapidly,
charging the batteries that supply light to the school’s classrooms,
DVD player, and new computer. The municipality had donated a few
computers. We unpacked them, turned on Linux, and went into the other
room for a meeting. more . . .
This update and more in our recent enewsletter
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Upcoming Opportunities:
Volunteer Night May 28, 2008
Upcoming Events This Spring
Volunteer , join a Community Connection Tour, participate in our NGO Skills Internship, take a Technical Training, become and International Volunteer, or develop a University Partnership. Learn more . . . |
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New Solar Water Pump in Nicaragua
220 people in a Nicaraguan village now have water in their homes, thanks to community effort and solar power. Nicaragua is one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere, and, according to a UNDP report, 80% of its rural population still does not have access to safe drinking water.
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