Nick: January 2008 Archives
Categories: Livelihoods and climate change
Project Name: Solar power for indigenous communities, South America
Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru
About: This project will introduce solar power in remote communities, reducing their dependency on wood and charcoal and giving them an income.
Duration: Five years
Cost: £2,425,300
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Categories: Health
Project Name: Lighting Malawian homes
Country: Malawi. Click here for full country profile
About: Poor communities in Malawi use kerosene for lighting, which is highly toxic. This project will introduce clean, affordable solar lighting and electricity into rural homes by local solar entrepreneurs.
Duration: 2 years
Cost: £65,000
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Categories: Education and Livelihoods
Project Name: Solar for children
Country:Tanzania.Click here for full country profile
About: This project will create jobs for the poorest people, and bring solar power to local communities and school children.
Regions: Mtwara/Lindi, Kagera and Dodoma
Duration: Four years and three months
Cost: £125,000
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