VillageTech Solutions (VTS)

Mission

Bettering lives in developing countries through creative and sustainable use of low cost technology.

Programs

In 1998 VTS’ affiliate EcoSystems installed the first gondola-like carriage.In 2007 15 villages were equipped to generate and distribute electricity from human energy. At the PedalGenerator site 50 to 100 watts is available for ‘large’ applications such as a TV for A/V education.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Give Pedal-Generated Light to Millions of Nepalis

Build Bridges for Health, Education & Hope - Nepal

Personnel Overview

David Sowerwine - Managing Director
Engaged as an analyst and planner with Esso Standard Eastern in the Far East, then with Castle & Cooke (Dole), later involved with Raychem and various Silicon Valley startups. Helped with Nepal’s early agroenterprise development and many entrepreneurial opportunities. Coordinated plans for introduction of “public private partnership” management procedures.

Haydi Sowerwine - Assistant Managing Director
Holds a degree from Colby-Sawyer ’60 and years of office and personnel management experience, including many of the ‘start-up’ years of IDEO, one of the world’s premier product design companies

Nanda Lal Bhandari - Coordinator
Bachelor in Commerce from Tribhuwan University, six years of service training with a leading five star hotel, and direct participation in the formation of EcoSystems since the start.

Personnel Statistics

Neela Gentile,
Acting Executive Director
Founded in 1996
Employees: 4
Volunteers: 6