Africa
Lebônઠoffers comprehensive solutions to the pressing problems of developing countries. We combine innovative use of cutting-edge technologies from our technology partners with the local understanding necessary for a successful on-site roll out.
Bangladesh
Improve the environment by promoting waste recycling activities in the country. Conduct research, experiments on solid waste management, recycling, clinical and hazardous waste management, waste water treatment and organic farming,…
Clean Energy
We are mfg. installer of Solar PV systems, Solar thermal, small wind turbines, hydro power equipments.
Renewable energy solutions to remote areas. Renewable energy system rentals, solar water pumping, …
Husk Power Systems potentially can provide power to millions of rural Indians using a proprietary technology that cost-effectively converts rice husks into electricity.
HLF’s main objective is to improve the quality of life of the remote population of the Himalayan region via the introduction and use of environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies.
Stichting Pico Sol is een onafhankelijke vrijwilligersorganisatie die zich inzet voor kleinschalige toepassingen van zonne-energie in derde wereld landen.
Founded in 1984, Enersol is a non-profit charitable organization developing and introducing sustainable energy solutions for rural communities. By supporting the use of clean, renewable solar energy for health and education applications in Latin America, we are committed to demonstrating that it’s possible to improve the quality of life in rural areas of developing nations around the world.
The Solar Electric Light Fund, Inc. (SELF) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy SELF-sufficiency in developing countries.
Ecuador
Practical action for sustainable development & reforestation in rural Ecuador. Productive community projects, organic farming, eco-tourism & conservation volunteer opportunities.
Education
Research, development and graduate training in solar energy technologies.
Through its academic programs and outreach units, SERD has been working towards capacity building and human resource development in the areas of environmental and resources management, poverty alleviation and socio-economic/gender development.
We are focused on facilitating learning experiences for people who are interested in finding out how to “work with” those who are struggling to survive–from tribal people, to lowland farmers, to factory workers and others.
Education and Sustainable Development
ISEC’s Farm Project, a month-long experiential education program, offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in this ancient culture, while gaining a deeper understanding of the economic, environmental and psychological costs of the global economy.
Global Sustainable Development
IRN supports local communities working to protect their rivers and watersheds. We work to halt destructive river development projects, and to encourage equitable and sustainable methods of meeting needs for water, energy and flood management.
An alliance of sixty leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization.
Institute for Food and Development Policy – a member-supported, nonprofit ‘peoples’ think tank and education-for-action center. Our work highlights root causes and value-based solutions to hunger and poverty around the world, with a commitment to establishing food as a fundamental human right.
Promoting locally based alternatives to the global consumer culture. A non-profit organization concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity. Our emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives.
The Global Village Energy Partnership Financing Facilitation module bridges the gap among financiers, entrepreneurs and consumers with the goal of increasing investment in village energy projects and programs.
The mission of the Village Earth is to achieve sustainable village-based development by connecting communities with global resources through training, consulting, and networking with organizations worldwide.
India
Developing and disseminating appropriate technologies for meeting the energy and water requirements of the villages, promoting craft based (development of hand made naturally dyed textiles) and farm based livelihood opportunities.
A successful story of applied permaculture principles to fight draught and provide sustainable income to the poorest.
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – help promote the development of an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem and to improve the living standards of mountain populations.
Positive and little known news of positive environmental and developmental achievements in India.
International (Environmental) Funding
The EcoLogic Development Fund conserves endangered wildlife and wild lands by advancing community-based development and resource management.
The mission of the Wallace Global Fund is to catalyze and leverage critically needed global progress towards an equitable and environmentally sustainable society.
Today, less than 2% of U.S. giving supports projects outside U.S. borders. This means that over 96% of humanity, including most of the world’s poorest and neediest people, are denied access to the largest pool of philanthropic capital in the world. This is nuts.
Supports grassroots groups working for environmental justice and sustainability around the world. Our grants fund grassroots action in some of the world’s most despoiled and impoverished places.
Reforestation
We are building a list of sustainable reforestation projects which need funding here. If you have a reforestation project which needs funding, please submit your project details.
Sustainable Agriculture
Farming Solutions brings examples of successful, environmentally responsible farming systems to life from all over the world, illustrating how farmers can protect the environment while at the same time increasing food supply where it is most needed.
Seed Savers’ has helped to establish Seed Networks in a number of other countries such as Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, India, Japan, Solomon Islands and The Philippines.
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RVSL Aachen founded in the middle of the 90´s with certified customers and projects in Europe and America. International Offices in, Germany, Spain, Malta, Mexico,UK.
Chemical, Tourism, accommodation, automotive, biotechnology, food, construction, Pharmaceutical, Medical Appliances, Gas and Oil, electricity plants and Energy Wind Farms are activities that we actually cover.
Sustainable Microenterprise and Appropriate Technology Projects
Established in 1972, the Barefoot College is an NGO that has been providing basic services and solutions to problems in rural communities, with the objective of making them self-sufficient and sustainable. These “˜Barefoot solutions can be broadly categorized into solar energy, water, education, health care, rural handicrafts, peoples action, communication, womens empowerment and wasteland development.
Green Empowerment partners with rural communities in the developing world to implement renewable energy and water systems that alleviate poverty and preserve the environment.
A non-profit dedicated to developing simple income generating devices to improve life for the worlds poorest.
Great sustainable living resource. Contains the full text and images from over 1050 of the best books dealing with all areas of do-it-yourself technology.
Open, collaborative, solutions in sustainability. Thousands of how to and project pages on appropriate technology, international development and sustainability.
Aims to demonstrate and advocate the sustainable use of technology to reduce poverty in developing countries. Fields: energy, transport, agro-processing, manufacturing, shelter, …
Technology Resources
Dissemination of information about alternative technologies and clean energy.
Waste Reduction
Adapting toilet composting technology for developing communities
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