Mayan Power and Light

Thank you so much for helping start more women's micro-businesses in Guatemala.

And since you've done such a good job, The Appropriate Technology Collaborative is extending our programs in Guatemala to provide solar education and women's empowerment workshops to over 200 Mayan women in 2 years!

Collaborating with local grassroots organizations and two Guatemalan social venture businesses, we will be creating jobs for 30 rural women in solar technology sales.    

ATC wrapped up the year 2014 with:

• 2 new women's solar businesses under incubation

• 60 more women educated in solar power installation;

• 6 solar panel systems installed on 6 community buildings (includes: daycare centers, coffee cooperatives, public schools)

Now, we're ready for more!  

ATC is now working with the San Pablo Youth Group's Beekeeping Cooperative to help grow their organic honey cooperative business. Boys support women's equality too.  The Youth Group took action in November 2014, raising discussion on gender equality in the home through public theater.

We are so proud to know and work with such a well-organized social changers.

Check out their story on GlobalGiving: http://goto.gg/19693

Or work with them! June 27th – July 5th, 2015 Learning-by-Building a Honey Extractor

For more information about volunteering with ATC, check out ATC's Solar and Natural Building Projects in Guatemala. Meet our team and associate community organizers, learn how to install solar power systems on a community building, and increase access to solar power in Guatemala's rural highlands.  

Wishing you and your loved ones an empowered International Women's Day,