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January 31, 2019 by Green Empowerment in Blog, Myanmar, News From The Field, Solar

Solar Power for Clinics in Lay Kay Kaw

Written by Asia Regional Director, Gabe Wynn A mere two hours from the peaceful border town of Mae Sot lies the Karen refugee community of Lay Kay Kaw. In this and other Karen refugee villages, what many consider to be the basic staples of everyday life – electricity, clean water,

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August 16, 2018 by Green Empowerment in Blog, Solar

Founder’s Update: Sustainable Homes for the 21st Century

By Michael Royce, Green Empowerment Founder  One of the things I like most about Green Empowerment is how family, friends and community have woven seamlessly into the organization’s fabric over the last twenty years. My father sat on the inaugural board, both he and my mother were major donors during

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August 10, 2018 by Green Empowerment in Blog, Ecuador, News From The Field, Solar

Bringing Challenges to Light in Colombia: Project Update

This month, Ecuador Program Manager Sam Schlesinger ventured to Awá territory along the Colombia-Ecuador border, scouting sites for a potential PV solar project. He hiked through mountainous terrain with prospective local partners and indigenous leaders who hope to bring light to schools in six Awá communities. Basic services are limited

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