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Green Empowerment

Portland, OR, United States

SolarHydroBiogasNGO
Founded 1997

About

Founded in 1997, Green Empowerment is a ngo headquartered in Portland, United States specializing in Solar, Hydro, Biogas.

Green Empowerment works with rural and Indigenous communities globally to improve access to renewable energy, clean water, sanitation, and improved cookstoves. Founded in 1997 by Michael Royce, inspired by Benjamin Linder's work in Nicaragua, the organization operates through authentic partnerships with local organizations. Core activities include community-scale solar systems, micro-hydro installations, biogas digesters, household solar, rainwater catchment, and sanitation projects. The organization emphasizes local leadership, capacity building, and long-term sustainability by training community members in project maintenance and management. Operating across multiple regions including Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

community developmentwater sanitationrural electrificationindigenous peoplesclimate resiliencegender equitymicro-hydrobiogascookstoveslocal partnerships

Headquarters

Portland, United States

Founded

1997

Company Type

NGO

Business Models

B2CCommunity Engagement

Value Chain

DevelopmentEngineeringConstructionO&MConsultingCommunity Engagement

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