Green Empowerment

An update from Pitas Laut: Check out this film by Third Rice Culture (TRC) Media Productions. on this seafaring Suluk community in Sabah, Malaysia sharing their path to reliable 24/7 energy access. The community's work led to recognition from state government agencies, as they demonstrated their ability as leaders in the energy transition and marine conservation. This kind of recognition opens doors to resources and services, and amplifies Pitas Laut's voice in representing similar communities and advocating for causes they believe in. We are proud to support communities like Pitas Laut together with our partners Tonibung - TObpinai NIngkokoton koBUruon kampuNG and Forever Sabah Berhad, Sabah RE2 partners PACOS Trust and Energy Action Partners with support from Seacology and EKOenergy ecolabel Tonibung - TObpinai NIngkokoton koBUruon kampuNG, Forever Sabah Berhad, Seacology, EKOenergy ecolabel, Third Rice Culture (TRC) Media Productions. | #CleanEnergy #MicroUtilities #CommunityLed #LocalOwnership

“The success of this system did not just come the day of the inauguration, it accumulates every day that community management keeps the water flowing.” This powerful insight from Board Chair Adrienne Pierce highlights the heart of our mission. Adrienne visited San Antonio, Nicaragua four years after the inauguration. The system was running strong and community management was at the heart of this success Beyond the pipes and pumps, the real foundation is the people who keep these systems running for generations. Read more about these lasting community-scale utilities in our 2025 Annual Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUZs6ak9 #FEDICAMP, PeaceWorks, Christadelphian Meal a Day Fund | #SustainableDevelopment #Nicaragua #WaterForAll

“Modern technology has both given us a taste for direct communication and filled our feeds with advertising and AI generated content. People are hungry for real voices and genuine connection." Our Engagement Director Mica Miro shares this insight in a new article, Letting Go of the Lens. In this article, Mica and our Asia Program Director, Geoanna Corneby share how Green Empowerment is shifting storytelling power back to local voices. By training community members in Sabah, Malaysia to film, conduct interviews, and direct their own stories, we’re moving beyond traditional media approaches to center authentic voices and local leadership. A huge thank you to Public Interest Registry for supporting and amplifying this pilot project! 👉 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ebCqRSZD Public Interest Registry, Tonibung - TObpinai NIngkokoton koBUruon kampuNG, PACOS Trust, Third Rice Culture (TRC) Media Productions. | #CommunityLedStorytelling #LocalLeadership #GlobalDevelopment

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for PNW Climate Week! From our Force of Water screening in Bend with Bend Climate Collective at Worthy Brewing, to our GlobalPDX roundtable in Portland on first-mile climate solutions in Peru, we were inspired by the energy, thoughtful dialogue, and commitment to community-led action. Real climate resilience starts locally. Want to keep the momentum going? Follow our project journey series and witness a community-led project as it unfolds: https://lnkd.in/e4QrZ47B #PNWClimateWeek #CommunityLedDevelopment #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction

Part of accountable storytelling is returning a story to the communities that shared it. This year, Force of Water returned to Uganda and Ecuador, where local leaders hosted screenings and used their experiences to spark conversations with neighboring communities. Read more about community-led projects in our 2025 Annual Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUZs6ak9 Fundación ALTROPICO Ecuador, The Water Trust | #CommunityAdvocacy #ForceOfWater #LocalLeadership

Today we're launching the next chapter of our Project Journey Series, following the community of Pokolon Paus in Malaysian Borneo, as local residents document their own stories through a community-led storytelling initiative. As Pokolon Paus builds and manages its new solar-hydro hybrid micro-utility alongside local partners, community members are learning filmmaking and storytelling skills to share what this transition means from their own perspectives. Over the coming months, we'll share stories created by the people closest to the work—offering a firsthand look at what community-led storytelling looks like in practice. Follow the journey here: https://lnkd.in/e7ZBk4GE Tonibung - TObpinai NIngkokoton koBUruon kampuNG, PACOS Trust, Sabah RE2 Roadmap, Public Interest Registry, EKOenergy ecolabel, Third Rice Culture (TRC) Media Productions. | #Malaysia #CommunityLedStorytelling #RenewableEnergy #CommunityLedDevelopment #EnergyAccess

Reliable healthcare depends on reliable energy, making clean power a vital lifeline for rural communities. In 2025, nearly 50,000 refugees and community members in Northern Uganda relied on the Ayilo and Palorinya health centers, run by Medical Teams International. In 2025, with support from EKOenergy ecolabel we partnered to install new 24-hour solar and storage systems to ensure these families receive reliable care, These systems keep health facility lights on through the night and ensure critical medical equipment never stops running. Read more stories of last mile infrastructure in our 2025 Annual Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUZs6ak9 EKOenergy ecolabel, Medical Teams International | #RenewableEnergy #Uganda #HealthcareEquity

This PNW Climate Week Green Empowerment is co-hosting two events exploring community-led climate solutions from around the globe. 🎬 July 14 | Bend, OR - Join Green Empowerment, Bend Climate Collective, and Worthy Brewing for a screening of Force of Water, following communities in Ecuador and Uganda building their own water systems. After the film, we'll discuss what it takes for local solutions to thrive. 📍 Worthy Brewing Co (495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR) | 5:00–7:00 PM 🌍 July 17th | Portland, OR - A special edition of GlobalPDX Development Drinks exploring first-mile climate solutions. We'll share a short film on solar powered water systems led by local leaders in rural Peru, followed by interactive roundtable discussions on how community-led solutions can thrive. 📍 Hostel Cafe (1810 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR) | 4:30–7:00 PM Both events are free - come learn, connect, and help shape a more resilient future. Register for Force of Water screening here: https://lnkd.in/e5xmjb5F. Register for Development Drinks here: https://luma.com/e6zkout4. #ClimateAction #CommunityLedDevelopment #ClimateResilience #PNWClimateWeek

Bend friends: Force of Water is coming your way. The film follows two communities, one in Ecuador and one in Uganda, as they embark on the monumental task of building their own piped water systems. It's a story about water, climate resilience, and the leadership - especially women's leadership - that helps communities thrive. Join Green Empowerment and Bend Climate Collective on July 14 for a screening and discussion on community-led solutions to the climate crisis. 📍 Worthy Brewing (495 NE Bellevue Dr) 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM Share this with a friend in Bend who ought to attend! Free event, register here: https://lnkd.in/e5xmjb5F #ForceOfWater #ClimateResilience #CommunityLedSolutions #BendOregon #PNWClimateWeek

A clinic solar system. A local business. A built in maintenance fund. At Ayilo 1 Health Centre III, a solar powered canteen is helping answer one of the biggest challenges in healthcare electrification: who pays for maintenance? Monthly rent from the canteen helps fund the solar system's upkeep, while reliable electricity gives the business owner a competitive edge through refrigeration and cold drinks. Our partners are testing this innovative approach. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog post for the full story. EKOenergy ecolabel, Medical Teams International | #SustainableEnergy #HealthElectrification #CommunityLed #Uganda