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Looking for Funding?

This section gathers the latest projects from our partners looking for funding and the latest funding opportunities. Don't miss them and visit this section regularly. If you want us to post new information, please send an e-mail to info@gvep.org

Project Pipeline

Environment and Food security for Economic Development - Imani Community Development Organization - Kenya

Imani Community Development Organization is situated deep in the rural Western Kenya in a District, which has been rated as one of the poorest in Kenya, by the Kenya bureau of statistics.Imani, has for the past one year , been involved in farm food production and utilization.This project intends to build the capacity of the community in food production and environmental
energy enhancement for economic gain. Read More>

Technology Transfer in LED Based Lighting System and Solar Cooking in Senegal - Touba Solar Rama

The main objective of the project is to enhance opportunities and capacities for Touba Solar Rama, initially specialized in Distribution and Installation of Solar Home Systems. The project aims to increase the use of LED lamps in Senegalese households, and at th same time to produce Parabolic Solar Cooker in Senegal. Read more>

Solar Energy for Rural Africa SERA

Solar Energy for Rural Africa SERA is a project initiative of Rayland Rural Development organisation. Focusing on renewable energy technology, the project is committed to promote the use of solar energy to help in eradicating poverty from among rural communities. Read More>

Biomass & Biofuels projects proposals - América Latina y el Caribe - Latin America and the Caribbean

Please click here for Biomass & Biofuels project proposals developped by Mr. Carlos Rymer from the University of Cornell (New York), and Jorge A. Delavega

Jatropha (Tabanini) Promotion project in Foundiougne – Senegal.

Please click here for the Business Plan of this project (French version) led by Performances, a company based in Senegal. Main aim is to establish a regional production unit of a pure vegetal oil in the area of Foundiougne in Senegal. Read More>

Renewable Energy Promotion towards Rural Economic Development through Public Private Partnership Initiative[PPPI]- Sri Lanka - Human and Community Development Youth Organization –(HCDYO)

COGESTEN Activity Programme and Report

Nov 2007 - Please find attached the Activity programme and the 2007 activity report (french version) 2007-2008 of COGESTEN, active NGO in Togo and GVEP's partner. For further information on each project please contact Yao MAGLO, at magloyao@hotmail.com.

Envirofit International, Philippines Two-Stroke Engine Retrofit Project

March 2007 - After three years of hard work, Envirofit International's initial pilot projects in the Philippines are returning results, and they are now more actively reaching out for organizations and companies to join them in their next stage of growth. Envirofit is currently positioned to scale and replicate its approach -- additional projects are planned in the Philippines, and new projects are being explored in India, China, and Thailand. For 2007, they have thus far secured $400K for their Philippines projects but require an additional $600K to complete their commercialization and capacity development plans for the year. They also require an additional $930K in funding through 2009 to achieve long-term financial self-sustainability for this social venture. Read More>

Honduras - The "Informatica movil" project

March 2007 - Honduras - The project "Informatica movil" is a social service project, whose main aim is to give access to everyone in Honduras to IT, especially for the rural population with no current access to IT. Read More>

COGESTEN -Togo - Water and Electricity Supply Project-

February 2007 - This pilot project seeks to give electricity access to 2 primary schools, one college, one secondary school, a market, a leisure centre, a main street and to install a solar pump in the North East area of Lome in the village of Ahepe. Financing is 30% secured but funding needs to be secured for the remaining 70%. Read More> (French version)

NICE LINK Trust - Pakistan - Latest Activities

February 2007 - NICE LINK is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the development and application of renewable/alternative sources of energy in Pakistan. It also works at building awareness of alternate energy sources within the public and private sectors by holding seminars and putting up models to demonstrate the use of solar and wind power. NICE LINK is currently looking to raise funds for the installation of 43 water desalination plants run on wind turbines in fishing villages along the remote coastal areas of Baluchistan to in order to provide the residents access to clean drinking water. Read more>

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Funding Opportunities

Prequalification launched for installation of Solar Home Systems in Bolivia (DEADLINE: May 20, 2008)

As part of its National Program “Electricity for a Life with Dignity” (Electricidad para Vivir con Dignidad), on April 6, 2008 the Bolivian Government launched the prequalification process for firms and consortia interested in bidding for the installation and after-sales services of 7,000 + Solar Home Systems in seven areas of Bolivia. Read more>