YAMOG GAPFund (GVEP Action Programs Fund)

Community Renewable Energy Projects to Enhance Life and Livelihood

This project addressed the need for electricity, income-generating activities and water through a unique, bottom-up development model that promotes local leadership and community decision-making.
The project will be implemented with the full participation of village residents, enhancing their capacity to carry out additional community-based development projects in the future.

Duration: One year

Funding: US $96,255

Results:

1) 375 indigenous households had access to safer quality lighting (electricity instead of kerosene) via micro hydropower, and 95 households to potable water via a solar water pumping system.

2) Each farm family saved an average of US$95 annually for corn milling and transportation.

3) Local weaving production during evening hours for women increased.

4) School children were able to enjoy quality study at night.

5) Children saved time in fetching water due to a solar water pumping system which gave them water at the heart of the community through a network of eight tap stands.

6) Indigenous trees and fruit trees were planted in 60 hectares of watershed areas.

7) There was a reduction of water borne diseases affecting children due to improved sanitation.

8) Farmers from a nearby community were able to access rice and corn mill facilities that further increased the financial viability of the system.

9) Policy support was offered from the local government units in watershed protection and management to enhance local environment

10) Some of the leaders of the project gained credibility and recognition by being elected as barangay/ village officials.