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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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Did you know that all over the world girls miss school because of their period?
Meet Mathawun Sylvia, a 16-year-old primary six pupil. Challenges around attending school on her period transformed when her communities new piped water system brought access to clean running water to her school for the first time. Now an active school health club member, she teaches peers to make reusable pads and liquid soap, helping families and fellow students.
Discover how the new piped water system is transforming lives in Nyakabale: 🔗 in bio.
@thewatertrust
The rapid cuts to U.S. foreign aid are not just numbers on a budget—they mean lost access to clean water, food, and healthcare for vulnerable communities around he globe.
Now is the time to double down on our efforts.
Green Empowerment`s Executive Director, Andrea Johnson shares our perspective and what these changes mean for Green Empowerment and our global community.
Read Andrea`s full letter: 🔗 in bio.
"Small pieces of technology had huge effects when deployed in the context of deep community organizing."
Michael Fischer, Professor of Anthropology at @mit, recently visited Cajamarca, Peru, to explore clean water initiatives. His journal highlights the power of community leadership, innovative technologies like micro-meters, and partnerships (Energía, Ambiente y Sostenibilidad; @waterforpeople_peruwaterforpeople_peru) that are transforming lives through sustainable water solutions.
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"Local community leadership involvement and persistence is key to the long-term success of the projects."
Recently, a group of Green Empowerment supporters visited our partner communities in Cajamarca, Peru. Hear from Michael Fischer, Professor of Anthropology at @mit, about his experience learning from the communities and technicians (Energía, Ambiente y Sostenibilidad; @waterforpeople_peru) working together to create sustainable water solutions:
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Meet Andrea Johnson, Executive Director of Green Empowerment and one of the panelists at our screening of Force of Water tomorrow!
As executive director, Andrea Johnson draws on her management experience in Oregon`s energy sector and her international work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador (@peacecorps_ecuador). Her early career began with climate research during her undergraduate studies at @dukeuniversity and as a research fellow at @nasagoddard.
Don`t miss it tomorrow night!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium B
Tickets are free, register today to claim your seat: 🔗 in bio.
#ClimateConversations #GlobalSustainability #ForceOfWaater #ClimateLeadership
“We have a shared humanity that should never be forgotten.” 💚
– Geo Corneby, Green Empowerment, SE Asia Program Director
At #COP29, the largest global conference on climate action, this message underscored the importance of standing with Indigenous communities as they lead the way in climate resilience and sustainability.
Geo moderated a panel on the #SabahRE2 Roadmap with with Adrian Banie Lasimbang ( Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples - REP, TONIBUNG - TObpinai NIngkokoton koBUruon kampuNG), Ayu Abdullah (Energy Action Partners), and Mikael Melin (Sustainable Energy for All).
🔗 Read Geo’s reflections from #COP29: https://greenempowerment.org/reflections-from-cop29-a-personal-note-on-hope/
#COP29Azerbaijan #GlobalCommunity #IndigenousRights #SharedFuture | COP29 Azerbaijan
Meet Dr. Jeseth Delgado-Vela, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, @dukeuniversity and one of the panelists at our upcoming screening of Force of Water.
Dr. Delgado-Vela`s work focuses on leveraging environmental biotechnology to improve urban water infrastructure. She integrates molecular tools and modeling to understand how microbial community interactions and dynamics affect engineered water treatment systems.
You don`t want to miss it!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium B
Tickets are free, register today to claim your seat: 🔗 in bio.
#EnvironmentalPolicy #EnvironmentalEthics #ForceofWater #EquityAndJustice | @dukemengclimateandsust @dukeengineering
Meet Jonathan Phillips, Director of the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, @dukeuniversity and one of the panelists at our upcoming screening of Force of Water.
As director, Jonathan focuses on policy, regulatory, and economic issues related to rural electrification, grid de-carbonization, off-grid energy systems, and energy for productivity.
You don`t want to miss it!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium B
Tickets are free, register today to claim your seat: 🔗 in bio.
#EnvironmentalPolicy #EnvironmentalEthics #ForceofWater #EquityAndJustice | @dukemengclimateandsust @dukeengineering
Meet Kay Jowers, Director of Just Environments, @dukeuniversity and one of the panelists at our upcoming screening of Force of Water.
As director, Kay focuses on analyzing state regulatory and policy approaches to addressing environmental issues and engages with environmental equity, ethics, and justice in particular.
You don`t want to miss it!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium B
Tickets are free, register today to claim your seat: 🔗 in bio.
#EnvironmentalPolicy #EnvironmentalEthics #ForceofWater #EquityAndJustice | @dukemengclimateandsust @dukeengineering
Happy New Year! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who gave to our winter fundraising campaign.
✨ Together, we raised over $112,000! ✨
In a world filled with challenges, community is our greatest strength. It’s the neighbors in Pitas Laut coming together to build and sustain their own energy systems. It’s the women who release endangered turtle hatchlings into the ocean while creating sustainable livelihoods. And it’s people like you, who believe in and invest in a future where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for being part of this global community. Thank you for creating hope. Here’s to an inspiring and impactful 2025!
“[Indigenous communities] are not resource-starved. We are among the richest people in the world, if only you look at our ancestral lands. The difference is we did not choose to monetize them.” 🌱🌏
Geo Corneby, Green Empowerment`s SE Asia Program Director shared this powerful quote after attending @cop29_azerbaijan where she also moderated a panel on @sabahre2 with with Adrian Banie Lasimbang (Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples, @tonibung_), Ayu Abdullah (@enact_partners), and Mikael Melin (@seforall).
Read Geo`s reflections of hope and lessons: 🔗 in bio
#COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights #SustainableFuture
Did you know the mangroves of Pitas Laut are part of a Ramsar site of international importance, one of the Earth`s “great lungs”? 🌿💨
The Suluk fishing community isn`t just preserving endangered turtles—they’re safeguarding an ecosystem critical to all of us through the use of solar power for reliable electricity generation.
Learn more and support conservation efforts today: 🔗 in bio.
Thank you to our partners @tonibung_ @foreversabah and @seacology_org
#SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #MangroveProtection #IndigenousWisdom #SolarPower #EcoSolutions #ProtectOurPlanet
Big news from Puneng Trusan, Sarawak, Malaysia! A 5kW micro-hydro system now powers 38 households and 150 residents with 24/7 clean, affordable energy! 🙌☀️
In exchange, the community has committed to protecting 1,165 acres of pristine forest in their watershed for the next 15 years. With reliable energy, the community shared exciting dreams to kickstart businesses like carpentry, homestays, and selling traditional handicrafts that celebrate their rich culture.
Inspired by their neighbours in Long Tanid, this success was made possible through partnerships with Green Empowerment, @tonibung_ and a grant from @seacology_org. A huge thank you to everyone who brought this transformative project to life!
You can support more communities like Penung Trusan, donate today: 🔗 in bio.
#RenewableEnergy #MicroHydroPower #CommunitySuccess #SustainableLiving #ForestConservation #EmpowerCommunities #CleanEnergy
As we step into the new year, we’re thrilled to share our vision and invite you to dream big with us!
Green Empowerment Highlights for 2025:
💚 Launching 22 recently funded projects, bringing clean water and energy to communities worldwide.
💚 Expanding our partnerships to reach even more people, amplifying impact and resilience.
💚 Sharing the stories of change and the force of water to connect new audiences to the amazing work happening on the ground.
Together we can build the world that we want.
#NewYearNewGoals #CleanEnergy #GlobalImpact #SustainableFuture #CommunityEmpowerment #ProtectOurPlanet #DreamBig2025
As we close out another impactful year, all of us at Green Empowerment want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our incredible global community. Your dedication, collaboration, and support have made 2024 a year of transformative progress.
Your partnership fuels our mission and inspires us daily. With your support, we’re not just transforming systems but also empowering local communities to thrive with clean energy, sustainable water solutions, and resilient infrastructure.
We wish you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful, prosperous New Year. 🎉🌟
#ThankYou #Gratitude #SustainabilityGoals #EmpowerCommunities #TransformTheFuture #ProtectOurPlanet #NewYearNewGoals
“Amid the overwhelming statistics on climate change and the looming fear of irreversible ecological tipping points, I found myself surrounded by people who are actively working toward solutions.” - Geo Corneby, SE Asia Program Director
At a time when US climate policies face uncertainty, there is hope in knowing that we are part of a vast global network of changemakers.
Donate today and know that your gift will fuel transformative action worldwide. Together we can build the world that we want: 🔗 in bio.
#ClimateAction #GlobalChangemakers #Sustainability #HopeForThePlanet #ProtectOurPlanet #CleanEnergySolutions #ActOnClimate
Imagine life after 8 PM with no power—that’s the reality for Pitas Laut, where diesel generators provide just 4 hours of electricity daily, costing up to 40% of household income. But change is coming! ⚡🌱
The Suluk fishing community, with Green Empowerment, @tonibung_ and @foreversabah is building a 40kWp solar mini-grid to power homes and fuel economic growth.
Community-led. Renewable. Transformative. Support solutions like this today: 🔗 in bio
A huge thank you to our partner @seacology_org for making this possible.
#RenewableEnergy #CleanPower #CommunityDevelopment #SolarSolutions #EnergyAccess #SustainableLiving #EmpowerChange
📷: Photos taken during an installation at Kg. Terian. Kg. Pitas Laut`s solar mini-grid will be installed and operational by Spring 2025.
Meet Fauziah Binti Pullah, one of the incredible women of Pitas Laut, Malaysia—a small Indigenous community leading the way in turtle conservation! 🐢💪
From building a turtle hatchery using YouTube tutorials to releasing over 300 hatchlings into the ocean, their passion for protecting endangered turtles and their mangrove ecosystem is inspiring.
Learn how reliable access to electricity supports their efforts: 🔗 in bio.
Thank you to our partners @tonibung_ @foreversabah and @seacology_org
#WomenInConservation #ProtectOurPlanet #Biodiversity #TurtleConservation #IndigenousCommunities #MangroveRestoration #EcoLeadership
💚 As we embrace the holiday spirit, we want to share a heartwarming story of community and conservation from Pitas Laut.
Thank you to our partners @tonibung_ @foreversabah and @seacology_org
While you cook meals and warm up indoors this holiday season, we encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the access to electricity. Electricity is a cornerstone for a healthy life and economic opportunity.💡
Pitas Laut, a small indigenous fishing village in Malaysian Borneo, has big dreams. With reliable electricity, fishermen can store their catches to sell in the city, women can start businesses, and the community can continue to support conservation efforts.
This holiday season, give the gift of clean energy: 🔗 in bio.
Thank you to our partners @tonibung_ @foreversabah and @seacology_org
#ProtectOurPlanet #Malaysia #IndigenousWisdom #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #SustainableLiving #CommunityResilience