Help women farmers feed their families and earn extra income

Providing Solar-powered Drip Irrigation Increases Crop Size and Saves Labor

SELF pioneered the combination of solar water pumping and drip irrigation to create the Solar Market Garden. This two-village project demonstrates a reliable, economical and sustainable means of irrigation, enabling women farmers to grow crops during the annual six-month dry season for significant improvements in family income and nutrition. The scale-up will expand the project to 44...

Energy

Local Materials Reduce Household Energy Costs By One-Third

Accelerating Insulation Retrofits in High Need Communities in Pakistan

Ghonsla, a social enterprise that provides effective and affordable insulation to underserved markets in Pakistan. Ghonsla shall work with existing...

Energy

Energy Access: Distributing Electricity Services to Africa

Portable Grid

In Tanzania, only 14% of the population has access to electricity. In rural areas, the figure dips under three percent. Electricity access would contribute...

Energy

Phone-Charging Kiosks To Provide Solar Services and Generate Income

Microfranchising Solar Initiatives in Rural India

Project Summary Frontier Markets has developed a channel to bring clean energy products and services to rural households in India. The organization works...

Energy

Biodiversity-Led Livelihoods Through Fuel Briquette From Forest Biomass

Swayam Krishi Sangam Helps Poor Women Generate Income

Swayam Krishi Sangam (SKS) works with tribal women from ultra poor families in Koraput district, Orissa State, India to make fuel briquettes for cooking...