In a rural village in Nepal, women are leading the way, and the entire community is stronger because of it.
For years, families in Daduwa spent hours each day walking across difficult terrain to collect water.
That’s changing now. Women have led efforts to find a solution that brings safe water to every neighborhood.
Last month, @beboundlessinc Trekkers joined them to help bring this project to life, installing a microgrid to distribute safe water to the whole village. Now, Daduwa has better safe water access, health and daily life.
Thanks to @derekvec , @boobybraun , @segdoh2 , @jontaylormuir , @fussydutchman , @jeremywicks and the rest of the team for making helping us empower Daduwa village!
Every day, women carry so much. They take on family duties, social obligations and the invisible labor that keeps everything moving.
For many communities, this means long walks to collect water, safety risks and hours spent on simple daily tasks.
With clean energy, that burden begins to lift. GivePower brings safe water closer to home, supports food processing and provides reliable light so daily tasks can be done at any time.
That shift creates time and space for women to invest in their own growth. It gives them more opportunities to learn, rest and build financial independence.
Because when women thrive, the positive impact reaches everyone.
This month, follow along as we celebrate what’s possible when we empower women.
In 2024, "Happy Sidi" was a local mother of two simply trying to make ends meet.
One day, she noticed contractors clearing the bush and preparing the ground for what would soon become a GivePower Solar Water Farm in Mtwapa, Kenya. That’s when inspiration struck: the team would need food while working under the scorching coastal sun.
So, Happy Sidi launched a small catering hustle. Every day, she delivered ugali, fish and tea to the workers on-site.
Months later, safe drinking water began flowing. Nearby communities flocked to the new GivePower Solar Water Farm, where safe water was finally accessible and affordable. Mothers, children and boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) drivers became some of the first customers as the site quickly came to life. Just 200 meters away, boda-boda drivers began creating a new gathering place as economic activity around the Solar Water Farm grew.
Happy Sidi saw another opportunity: where people gather, people get hungry. She used her savings to build a small food kiosk, locally known as "Kibandaski," serving boda-boda drivers and their customers. This time, instead of cooking from home, she brought her business directly to where opportunity was growing.
Then, GivePower began sending bowsers to distribute safe water deeper into the community. Happy Sidi stood in line like everyone else, but while others waited, she was thinking ahead. She saw how far some mothers still had to walk, and how quickly the bowser’s water supply ran out.
So, Happy Sidi took her boldest leap yet. She purchased a 5,000-liter water tank and opened a licensed water kiosk, helping bring safe water closer to her neighbors.
Today, Happy Sidi is more than a business owner. She is proof that where safe water access grows, opportunity flows. In her own words, "GivePower brought us water. Water brought people together. And people brought business."
GivePower welcomed student Trekkers from the University of Southern California and the University of Missouri, who dedicated their spring breaks in Kenya and Colombia to helping power schools while experiencing sustainability in action and engaging in meaningful cultural exchange.
In Kenya, University of Southern California students provided reliable electricity to a school, helping expand education access and create new community opportunities. In Colombia, students worked alongside the Kogi community to power a school kitchen, strengthening food security and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Stay tuned. We can't wait to share even more inspiring stories in the weeks ahead!
We commissioned our first three Solar Impact Projects of 2026: a cacao plant in Kankawarwa, Colombia, a school and clinic in Kabula, Kenya, and a solar irrigation system strengthening food security in Nadunga, Kenya! 10,300 people are already set to benefit, with additional positive impact to come as crops in Nadunga continue to grow.
Exciting news! We shipped our 21st Solar Water Farm Max container from Austin, Texas, to Mazeras, Kenya, bringing us one step closer to expanding safe water access for 163,415 people once operational.
Half a billion liters of safe drinking water through GivePower’s Solar Water Farm program—and counting.
For more than 1.4 million people, reliable access to safe water means fewer barriers to education, better health outcomes and more time and opportunity for families to invest in what matters most.
This milestone didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of years of partnership, trust and a global community that believes in what’s possible.
To keep this momentum going, consistent support matters. When you become a monthly donor, you provide steady support for GivePower programs and the communities we serve. Just $20 can provide access to safe drinking water for someone in need for up to 20 years.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what’s ahead.
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