By John Barrie | Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer
Subject: Happy New Year! Exciting Updates from Our Carbon Credits Campaign
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to share an update on our most ambitious project yet—a true testament to the difference your support makes.
In the remote regions of central Guatemala, we’re partnering with the Civil Association of Traditional Midwives of Chimaltenango (ACOTCHI). Together, we’re identifying families with young children or those expecting new babies and providing them with life-changing solar power and clean water. These solutions eliminate the need for kerosene or candles, reduce household expenses, and improve health outcomes for entire families.
The impact? Every home we convert to solar saves the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Thanks to our innovative solar battery management system, these systems are designed to last up to 20 years. That’s two decades of cleaner air, brighter nights, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions for each household.
Clean water and solar power create ripple effects for generations:
This effort began with our “Bright Christmas” campaign, launched in November. Our goal was to bring solar and clean water to as many remote homes as possible—even those located two miles or more from the nearest drivable road. For many families, we are the only organization to ever visit their homes.
With your help, we’ve made an extraordinary impact. Each child in these households—expected to live an average of 70 years—gets a healthy start and a brighter future. The long-term benefits of this work are incredible: better health, improved education, higher lifetime income, and a growing awareness of how renewable energy can transform lives.
As we step into the new year, we’re excited to build on this momentum. From reimagining solar food dehydrators to reaching even more families with solar and clean water, we’re continuing to innovate and expand. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Together, we’re creating lasting change—for families, communities, and the planet.
Here’s to a brighter, greener future in 2024!
With gratitude,
The Appropriate Technology Collaborative Team
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By John Barrie | Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer
By John Barrie | Executive Director
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