Kopernik

During my previous field assignment, I worked with Pekka to train the Pekka members (who are all women heads of households) on the proper usage, maintenance, repair, and warranty system of the technologies they had purchased from Kopernik.

Today is the International Day of the Girl, a day declared by the United Nations to recognize the unique challenges girls face around the world. In honor of this very special day, we’d like to highlight a few challenges of and efforts by girls living in the last mile of the developing world. And, how you can take action!

Two unique challenges for women residing in a the last mile:

While we are normally not ones to brag, we shall make an exception to proclaim that we have quite the eye for talent. Last week Kopernik bid farewell to two very talented team members: Project Officer Cindy Nawilis and Fellow Olga Permanyer. And, because we place considerable care in assessing and documenting impact, this blog is dedicated to Cindy and Olga’s considerable impact at Kopernik. 

My fellowship with Kopernik on Ataúro Island mainly deals with the distribution of d.light S250 solar lights in the village of Biqueli and Solvatten water filters in the village of Vila, along with the two local Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) Move Forward and Roman L

Thanks to our partnership with Rural Communes, we are distributing even more Greenway Smart Stoves in India; this time we reach the state of Maharashtra and go deep into villages located outside of Mumbai.