Solar electricity for Karen children dormitory
SummarySolar panels will provide electricity to a dormitory which houses, feeds and supports 30 Karen children of all ages. The solar system will power lights, a computer, and satellite internet access. |
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Currently, there is no power grid or electrical infrastructure to serve the dorm. Staff and 30 children will benefit from lights and computer access to do their schoolwork. Today they have to rely on flashlight or kerosene lights for reading, and cannot operate any computer or any other appliance. Staff will participate in the installation and be trained in operation of the system.
Activities
Technical design is complete. Local partner BGET will procure the equipment, help install it, and train staff in the installation, operation and maintenance of the system. Everybody will help for the installation, providing construction labor.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $1,762
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $9,238
Total Funding Goal: $11,000
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This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Education: Students and staff will have proper lighting for homework and activities at night, and will be able to use a computer and the internet.
Project Message
“I would be happy to be able to use the power from a solar electric system. We could use it for the dormitory for students to study, do homework, and learn computer programs, and also for youth camps.
- Sompong Wichitponpaiboon, Pastor of Bueng Klueng village
Who is Running This Project
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Michel Maupoux Maupoux
Program Manager
140 SW Yamhill Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
United States
503-284-5774
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Green Empowerment
140 SW Yahmill Street
Portland,
Oregon
97204
United States
503-284-5774
http://www.greenempowerment.org
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Where this Project is Located
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This project is located in 
Thailand
and can also be found under 
Climate Change (GG Green).
For more information about Thailand, read the Human Development Report on Thailand or the Wikipedia entry for Thailand.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 30, 2009
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