Food Insecurity, Famine & Disease in Africa
According to the World Health Organization, over 20 million people are facing crisis or severe food insecurity in the Horn of Africa. Famine has been declared in South Sudan. Food…[...]
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Off-Grid Solutions During Phases of Disaster Relief
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Unstable Power in Africa
Power generation capacity in sub-Sahara Africa is lower than any other region in the world. USAID estimates two out of three people lack access to electricity in sub-Sahara Africa. Though…[...]
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Off-Grid Solutions for Emergency Responders
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The WHY and HOW of Solar
We put together a list of the most important items and processes to consider when deciding on what solar panel solutions suit your needs. Different Forms of Renewable Energy: Biomass…[...]
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Low Maintenance Tech for Developing Nations
NGOs in developing nations play a pivotal role in providing food, medical care, solar power and more to those most marginalized. Organizations in developing nations know first-hand that technologies claiming…[...]
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Health Care Challenges in Developing Nations
Many health care facilities in developing nations receive donated equipment they cannot use. Non-profits and individuals often donate equipment that these medical facilities cannot utilize due to unstable electricity. Equipment…[...]
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Clean Water for Developing Nations
Many of us have heard of the clean water issues that face developing nations. Poor economics or infrastructure lead millions of people to die from diseases associated with inadequate water…[...]
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Solar-Power for Off-Grid Living
The primary challenges of off-grid living include: access to water, limited power supply, proper food storage and costs. In a separate blog post, we identified potential solutions for these issues.…[...]
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Solar Power for Africa
Small-scale solar power is progressing in Africa. Areas such as northern Rwanda already utilize solar power. “People are able to light rooms, charge smartphones and listen to radio. In a…[...]
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