Brazil
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Empowered by Light's projects in Brazil provide clean water for indigenous communities whose rivers have been contaminated and are helping indigenous communities transition off of diesel.
21
Projects completed
5400+
people directly impacted
8
Solar-powered water pumps
6
solar clinics/ health posts
163
kilowatts of solar installed
Solar Water Pumps
Nearly 900 people benefit from the solar-powered water pumps we've installed for 5 Huni Kuin communities and 4 Munduruku communities whose rivers have been contaminated by illegal mining operations.
Solar Health Clinics
We've powered 4 telehealth posts and one clinic with solar and battery storage so medical staff in remote communities can communicate with doctors at major medical facilities to get help diagnosing and treating patients.
Diesel Displacement
The solar micro grid we installed for the Ashaninka's Apiwtxa community fully transitioned the 1,000+ community members off expensive and polluting diesel.
• Project Spotlight •
Munduruku
Solar to improve health
We partnered with Saude e Alegria to install solar-powered water pumps for 4 communities of the Munduruku indigenous peoples. Their rivers have been polluted from illegal mining operations and the solar water pumping systems are reducing water-borne illnesses and exposure to toxins.
