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In summer 2021 we conducted an in-depth 27-site program evaluation of energy and water projects that we installed with partners between 2009 and 2019. We were thrilled to find that 97% of the 27 sites are still fully operational.
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🌎🤝 This month, Green Empowerment staff participated in a cross-border knowledge exchange in Colombia and Ecuador, in partnership with the technical teams of @altropico_ec and @fundacionhalu
This exchange fosters an ideal environment for sharing experiences, collaborating, identifying commonalities, and learning from one another.
Our journey began in the communities of Daza, Morasurco, and La Josefina in Colombia, where we listened closely to community narratives about their water systems and explored potential areas for improvement. We were privileged to work alongside a passionate woman leader from the community, now collaborating with the department`s environmental corporation, as we strive to protect the watershed that supplies their water system.
Stay tuned for more updates! 💧
📷: Gustavo Huera Cuases and Paola Moreno Bermúdez
#CommunityResilience #CrossBorderCollaboration #WatershedProtection #WaterSecurity #CommunityEngagement
We can`t thank you enough for coming out to our very first screening of Force of Water! It was so special to connect with all of you in Portland and we hope you had as much fun as we did.
🎉 Together, you helped us raise $56,000 🎉
Like the film, this special event demonstrates what is possible when a community works together. A HUGE thank you to our Board Members, Associate Board Members, staff, and event sponsors: Sunbridge Solar, NW Natural and BMO for making this screening a success! 👏
A special thank you to the filmmakers and producers, Nathan and Jay from Nathan.Works for joining us for this screening.
📸 If you snapped any pictures in the photo booth, please share and tag us! We can`t wait to see them. 📸
#ForceOfWater #DocumentaryScreening #PortlandEvent #GEForceOfWater
Made in partnership with: The Water Trust; ALTROPICO; Nathan.Works; Vatheuer Family Foundation.
“Water can generate collaboration, but can also find new ways of manifesting conflicts.”
– Sam Schlesinger, WaSH Technical Lead, Green Empowerment
💧 Join us as we explore the intricacies between peace and water. How can access to water support peace? Learn more from Sam and other Green Empowerment team members: journal 🔗 in bio.
This #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate the strides made in healthcare accessibility. 💡🏥
Leveraging the power of innovation, Green Empowerment`s journey towards sustainable healthcare began with the DREAM tool. This groundbreaking technology has enabled us to assess the energy needs of 56 health facilities in rural Uganda, identifying 13 in urgent need of improved electricity access. Together with @medicalteams and #MandulisEnergy we`ve powered 3/13 clinics, but there`s more to be done.
Join us in our mission to light up more health clinics, ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.
🔗 in bio.
#SustainableHealthcare #SolarPower #DREAMTool #MyHealthMyRight #HealthCareForAll #RuralHealthClinic
Thank you Meal-A-Day @ekoenergy and @nextracker_inc for supporting this project.
“Water security intersects with social and institutional dynamics at both the individual and collective levels. The perception of insecurity regarding the quality, quantity, and access to water strengthens the patterns that generate or exacerbate armed conflicts.”
– Paola Moreno Bermúdez, Colombia Program Coordinator, Green Empowerment
💧 Learn more from Paola and other Green Empowerment team members in exploring the connections between water and peace: journal 🔗 in bio.
Cheers to change! 🙌 Join us at @sfclimateweek for an engaging panel discussion, happy hour, & sneak peek footage from Force of Water.
📅 Thursday, April 25 | 5-8pm
📍 The Roxie Theater`s 518 Valencia Space, San Francisco, CA
Request your invite now: 🔗 in bio.
#SFClimateWeek #Documentary #ClimateAction #DoGood
Ready to make a lasting impact and shape a more equitable world for future generations? Green Empowerment is looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Directors!
If you`re passionate about ensuring renewable energy and clean water for all, we want to connect with you. Your wealth of experience and network can help drive real change. Apply at the 🔗 in our bio.
The dream of household running water is now a reality for 56 people in the community of Chepate, Peru, thanks to the incredible efforts of Green Empowerment, @waterforpeople_peru and local residents.
Adela, a community member, shares her experience:
“The dream of having potable water has been the longing for years. The Chepate families are happy for the water that will come directly to our houses, and we feel relieved, especially for the coming dry season because the river water is scarce. Water in my house will help me to have more time for myself. Especially on Sundays when I must wash clothes that get dirty during the week, as my days usually start at 4 or 5 am and finish at 8:00 pm. With the water, our future outlook is more hopeful.”
Thank you to @meal_a_day_americas to making this project possible and supporting families like Adela’s.
“Working for a shared goal is a challenging and powerful way to come together despite our differences.”
– Sebastián Salgado Troya, Latin America Program Director, Green Empowerment
💧 Join Sebastián and other Green Empowerment team members in exploring the vital connections between water and peace: journal 🔗 in bio.
Meet Melva and Israel, water committee board members, who, with support from Water For People - Perú and Green Empowerment, have revolutionized sanitation services in Asunción, Peru. 🚰🌿
"As new managers of JASS, the first challenge we faced was to improve the sanitation service. We inherited a neglected Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), covered by weeds, with infrastructure in poor condition. We organized ourselves as a committee, and thanks to the support of Water for People, we learned how to prepare our budget and worked hand in hand with them to learn how to manage, operate, and maintain our WWTP.” - Israel
Thank you to our funder @meal_a_day_americas for making this project possible.
#WaterCommittee #Peru #WaterAndSanitation
Turning environmental challenges into opportunities for empowerment and sustainable change. 🌿💧
We’re truly inspired by the efforts of San Pedro de Chimbiyacu, Ecuador, as they work tirelessly to secure clean water access with local partner @engimecuador Community members are preparing filter media in a nearby river with abundant suitable sand and gravel.
Stay tuned for more exciting progress updates!
#GlobalGoals #Ecuador #SDG6 #CleanWaterForAll
Our global family just got a little bigger! 🌎💚
During her Italy trip for the Renewed Humanism conference with The Club of Florence last week, our Executive Director, Andrea Johnson met Laura Vicini, our Italian Associate Board Member.
Laura is an environmental engineer championing clean drinking water initiatives right here in Italy. Fun fact: she`s trilingual and lived in Peru for a year! Thanks for all the incredible work that you do and for your dedication to Green Empowerment, Laura!
How can water be both a catalyst for peace and conflict?
💧🌍 This #WorldWaterDay, we`re reflecting on the vital link between water and peace, echoing the @unitednations theme for the year. Several team members at Green Empowerment have shared their insights and personal reflections on this crucial connection.
Read their stories in our journal: 🔗 in bio.
#WorldWaterDay2024 #WaterForPeace #GreenEmpowerment #WaterAction @un_water
Ciao! Greetings from Italy! 👋 Andrea Johnson brings you the latest updates from the 2024 Renewed Humanisn Event.
Board member Claudio Pedretti`s remarks at the ASEAN Carbon Initiative Roundtable were truly enlightening, along with an inspiring keynote from Manuel Pulgar-Vidal.
A huge thank you to The Club of Florence for inviting Green Empowerment!
#ClimateAction #RenewedHumanism #ASEANCarbonInitiative
Please join us in welcoming Chase Petrie, Green Empowerment`s new Fund Development Manager, to the team! 👏
Chase is a dynamic leader with a background in impact investing, venture capital, and philanthropic fundraising. In his role, Chase works with various community partners and funders to ensure Green Empowerment is realizing its development goals and maximizing its global impact.
A new project is underway in Rio Cayapas! 🛠️
Materials have arrived for the next system in Playa Grande, Ecuador with our local partner #ALTROPICO. The community has successfully completed plumbing training, equipping them with the skills needed for sustainable water management.
Community members have begun building the system in “minga,” joining forces for collective action. Stay tuned for more updates!
#CommunityLedDevelopment #Ecuador #RioCayapas #WaterAndSanitation
In Nyakabale, Uganda, the recent water committee election began with just two women participating. But by the end, their numbers had surged to 87! 🙌
What sparked this shift and ensured inclusivity?
Join us as we delve into Nyakabale`s journey toward fostering diverse community leadership: journal 🔗 in bio.
#SustainableDevelopment #LeadershipInAction #WaterCommitteeJourney
A huge thank you to our partner @thewatertrust and funders Jackson Kemper Foundation, @allpeoplebehappy Deerfield Foundation, Steve Willis Foundation, and @charitywater
Update from Colombia! Paola Moreno Bermudez, our Colombia Program Coordinator, shares a glimpse into our community-led efforts. 🤝
Last week, Paola visited the El Manantial water system in Tena, Cundinamarca, Colombia alongside the #SkatFoundation and #Asatecundi.
Asatecundi supports the strengthening of rural water system management skills in Cundinamarca, adding significant power to our projects which captured the interest of the #SkatFoundation. The visit facilitated valuable discussions with the community`s Water Committee and provided the Foundation with a firsthand look at our programs in action.
#CommunityLedDevelopment #Colombia #WaterAndSanitation #GlobalGoals | @meal_a_day_americas
This #InternationalWomensDay we`re thinking about the right to vote and the right to represent - and not just for old-school white suffragists!
In Nyakable, Uganda, our partner @thewatertrust had women leaders top of mind as they embarked on their first competitive water committee elections. Spoiler alert, the new chairwoman took the elections by storm.
Read more about the ripples of change Nyakabale is creating: 🔗 in bio.
#IWD2024 #InvestInWomen #IWD #WomenEmpowerWomen #Uganda
Celebrating sustainable sanitation! 🚰🎉 We`re thrilled to share the successful completion of our collaborative project with @waterforpeople_peru in Cascas, Asunción, and Reque.
Through community-driven engagement, the project achieved a validated sustainable business model, through sludge extraction services benefiting 2,258 people, water committee strengthening with infrastructure improvements, implementation of an electronic device for wastewater flow measurement, and exploration of treated water reuse for agriculture with a guinea pig farming business plan.
A huge thank you to our funder @meal_a_day_americas for making this possible.
#CleanWaterForAll #SustainableSolutions #Peru