Many people might look at the need for renewable energy in rural communities as lower down on the priorities of humanitarian work.  Part of our job is to remind them that this is an issue that is intimately tied to poverty and empowering communities.  One way to do this is by connecting the dots to other, similar programs around the world.  Swogun is a group that promotes solar energy in Nepal.  You should check out their organization as well if you’re interested in learning more about how renewable energy can be used to empower communities.