Sri Lanka

Shell Solar


Managing Organization: Shell Solar


Shell Solar

Activity URL:
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=shellsolar&FC2=/shellsolar/html/iwgen/leftnavs/zzz_lhn1_0_0.html&FC3=/shellsolar/html
Activity Description:
Shell Solar is part of Royal Dutch Shell and its project to develop alternative sources of energy. It currently has rural electrification projects in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, China and Indonesia, which provide power to people who are not connected to the electricity grid. The energy comes from CIS (Copper indium diselenide) thin-film technology and silicon solar technology.
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e-Tuktuk


Managing Organization: e-Tuktuk


e-Tuktuk

Activity URL:
http://etuktuk.net
Activity Description: Since 1999, Kothmale Community Radio (KCR) has been serving as an interface between the rural communities in the central hill region of Sri Lanka and new communication technologies through its Community Multimedia Centre (CMC).

The eTUKTUK is a community building initiative that aims to converge the technological benefits of digital communications and new media with community radio. The eTUKTUK is a self-contained mobile telecentre and radio broadcasting unit housed within a three wheeled motorcycle.
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Bushproof low-cost water pumps and filters


Managing Organization: Bushproof Ltd.


Bushproof low-cost water pumps and filters

Activity URL:
http://www.bushproof.com/index.html
Activity Description: Bushproof is a humanitarian and for-profit business that develops and installs low-cost, durable water-filters and well-pumps to increase access to clean, low-cost water. In order to increase local wealth, Bushproof situates production of its pumps in low-income countries and re-investing a percentage of profits into pilot-programs and research.

Bushproof also offers training courses and consultancy services regarding water filtration, sanitation, and NGO management.
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