“I’m in awe of the story of Pitas Laut and how it proves the many ways that Indigenous communities give back to all of us as custodians of the few remaining natural ecosystems that sustain life on our planet.”
Geo Corneby, Southeast Asia Program Director
If you’ve ever lost power, you can imagine what life is like for all households in Pitas Laut after 8:00 pm, all year long. Isolated from the regional energy grid, their typical source of electricity is individual diesel generators, which power households for less than four hours a day at an estimated cost of up to 40% of average household income.
But thanks to supporters like you, life in Pitas Laut is about to change. The Indigenous Suluk fishing community is working with Green Empowerment and our local partners to build a 40kWp solar mini-grid.
POWER CONSERVATION:
From turtle conservation, to sustainable fishing practices, to advocacy work to protect these forests, the people of Pitas Laut are leading the way in preserving one of the great lungs of our planet.
Donate today and help communities like Pitas Laut create a future where both people and the planet can thrive!
POWER COMMUNITY-VISION:
Join us! Donate today and empower locals to lead their own development.
“I’m in awe of the story of Pitas Laut and how it proves the many ways that Indigenous communities give back to all of us as custodians of the few remaining natural ecosystems that sustain life on our planet.”
Geo Corneby, Southeast Asia Program Director
If you’ve ever lost power, you can imagine what life is like for all households in Pitas Laut after 8:00 pm, all year long. Isolated from the regional energy grid, their typical source of electricity is individual diesel generators, which power households for less than four hours a day at an estimated cost of up to 40% of average household income.
If you’ve ever lost power, you can imagine what life is like for all households in Pitas Laut after 8:00 pm, all year long. Isolated from the regional energy grid, their typical source of electricity is individual diesel generators, which power households for less than four hours a day at an estimated cost of up to 40% of average household income.
But thanks to supporters like you, life in Pitas Laut is about to change. The Indigenous Suluk fishing community is working with Green Empowerment and our local partners to build a 40kWp solar mini-grid.
But thanks to supporters like you, life in Pitas Laut is about to change. The Indigenous Suluk fishing community is working with Green Empowerment and our local partners to build a 40kWp solar mini-grid.
POWER CONSERVATION:
"Our dream as a community of women is to take this village forward.”
Fauziah Binti Pullah, one of sixteen women leading turtle conservation efforts in Pitas Laut. The self taught group watched YouTube videos to learn how to build a hatchery and care for turtle eggs.
POWER OPPORTUNITY:
"With [electricity from] solar PV, it is very exciting that we can make [frozen] packaged products from fisheries. This will help our local economy.”
Sahadan Pullah, 29 years old and a fisherman in Pitas Laut with three children, sharing the community’s plans for new solar system.
POWER OPPORTUNITY:
"With [electricity from] solar PV, it is very exciting that we can make [frozen] packaged products from fisheries. This will help our local economy.”
Sahadan Pullah, 29 years old and a fisherman in Pitas Laut with three children, sharing the community’s plans for new solar system.
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Green Empowerment is a registered non-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity with tax identification number 93-1230409. Contributions to Green Empowerment are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Charitable gifts are used responsibly where needed most. Audited financial statements are available here. We will not sell or share your contact information with outside parties. You can find our detailed privacy policy here.