Bringing solar power to rural health posts Last year we shared the stories of two women from the village of Bherichaal-Chepang in Nepal, who had both suffered greatly because their local health post had no electricity. Manisara’s daughter died of tetanus after getting a small cut on her finger, because she was unable to be vaccinated at … Continue reading ELECTRIFYING HEALTHCARE IN NEPAL
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the real Nepal Last November, nine supporters joined us for the inaugural Renewable World Nepal Experience. During this eight-day trip, participants got first-hand experience of our solar water pumping programme, met community members set to benefit from a new water pumping system, and helped out with the construction of tap stands … Continue reading NAMASTE NEPAL
Our Trustee Neil Pinto reports back on his recent visit to Nepal Photos and written content provided by Neil Pinto, Renewable World Trustee Biogas powered by cow dung It’s true that the Renewable World biogas project that I was visited in Nepal was powered by cow dung, but this demonstration project was proof that the … Continue reading IT’S ALL JUST A LOAD OF BULL
Some might think that installing a Solar Multi-Use Water System (SolarMUS) is a fairly quick and simple process. You purchase the equipment, find a willing community, dig a few holes, pour some concrete, tighten a couple of screws and then ‘voila’ – a functional water lifting system! Poverty solved! Others might think that our team … Continue reading Jugedhara: Behind the Scenes of Solar-Powered Success
The vast beauty of the Nepal landscape is known. Remote. Off-grid. Wild. Words that are often romanticised by visitors seeking adventure in the Himalayan nation. While desirable traits for a week of trekking, the reality of living remote and off-grid in Nepal comes with serious challenges. This is especially true for poor villages that do … Continue reading Electrifying Healthcare and Hope in Nepal
Meet Pabitra Pabitra carries 20 litres of water to her home from its source below the village, a steep and treacherous one hour away. She shares this role of water collection with her mother-in-law; however, she still makes the journey six times per day to ensure her family has enough to drink, wash, cook, and … Continue reading Pipelines of Promise for Pabitra
The School in the Clouds Access to clean, reliable water is a huge issue in Nepal. Since 2013, Renewable World has been promoting solar technology as a means of pumping water to rural communities. To date we have helped 29 communities, including 12 schools, improve their access to water through the installation of solar water pumping … Continue reading Ishwori Secondary School