Timor – The Gift of Solar
Just simply an outstanding example of technology and resource transfer between a Bank [BankMecu] and a Not-For-Profit organisation [ Alternative Technology Association – ATA ] to support sustainable development
East Timor [Timor-Leste] is one of the poorest countries in our region. At present, only 20 per cent of the population have access to mains electricity, and communities in remote areas are not expected to have mains for at least another 15 years. These remote communities are often small, dispersed and financially poor so a lack of electricity effects the health and wellbeing of many.
The ATA and BankMECU are collaborating to assist in providing inexpensive solar power systems that provide lighting for thousands of households, community centres, orphanages, schools and hospitals in remote rural villages.
If you can, donate something.
Link:
Donate to the ATA – Timor-Leste Solar here
