9 Years of Impact
77 Women
Trained as solar engineers13 Countries
supported by our programs12 Beekeepers
trained from 2 island nations66 Beehives
provided, with training, to farmersCurrent Targets
Barefoot College identified the Pacific Islands as an area to work in 2012. Since our first visit to the region, we have trained 77 Barefoot Women Solar Engineers in 13 Pacific Island Countries, across the three major island groups of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia.
We are currently working in Renewable Energy and Livelihood Development in the island countries of Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Palau, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
Our mission is to foster self-sufficiency and promote sustainability among the rural poor through women empowerment and community partnerships by instigating and supporting programs for sustainable, renewable, clean energy. We also endeavour to create livelihood opportunities for marginalized, mature women, boosting their income and providing eco-friendly, self-reliant solutions for village communities across the Pacific Islands.
Programmatic Solutions
Solar
In regions where extreme weather and destruction by natural disasters are frequent occurrences, Solar energy is a viable option. Its reliability vs grid electricity in the face of seasonal hurricanes has proven that Solar energy predicts a sustainable and stable future for Pacific Islands inhabitants. Our women beneficiaries bring hope and prosperity to their local communities, exemplifying the importance of both women in society and clean energy sources.
In regions where extreme weather and destruction by natural disasters are frequent occurrences, Solar energy is a viable option. Its reliability vs grid electricity in the face of seasonal hurricanes has proven that Solar energy predicts a sustainable and stable future for Pacific Islands inhabitants. Our women beneficiaries bring hope and prosperity to their local communities, exemplifying the importance of both women in society and clean energy sources.
Beekeeping
Requiring minimal extra time and effort, beekeeping provides Pacific Islands women with local, sustainable opportunities for additional household income. Beekeeping can help to enhance local flora through the pollination carried out by bees, and provides rural communities with healthy, natural honey and bee by-products. Happier local flora results in more nutrient-rich, resistant crops benefitting local farmers.
Requiring minimal extra time and effort, beekeeping provides Pacific Islands women with local, sustainable opportunities for additional household income. Beekeeping can help to enhance local flora through the pollination carried out by bees, and provides rural communities with healthy, natural honey and bee by-products. Happier local flora results in more nutrient-rich, resistant crops benefitting local farmers.
Women's Health
Barefoot College International has fostered health awareness among rural women and girls of the Pacific Islands on issues such as hygiene, food and nutrition, family planning and reproductive health, immunizations, midwifery and menstrual health. Through our unique Enriche curriculum, women empower themselves to make informed personal decisions based on their own needs.
Barefoot College International has fostered health awareness among rural women and girls of the Pacific Islands on issues such as hygiene, food and nutrition, family planning and reproductive health, immunizations, midwifery and menstrual health. Through our unique Enriche curriculum, women empower themselves to make informed personal decisions based on their own needs.
Ground Partner Network
| Name | Region | Service |
|---|---|---|
| National Council of Women | Cook Islands | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| Locally Managed Marine Areas | Fiji | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| The Eco Care | Kiribati | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| Women United Together | Marshall Islands | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| Conservation Trust | Micronesia | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| National youth Council & PEEL Network | Nauru | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| BANGO | Palau | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| The Kumul Foundation | Papua New Guinea | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| SUNGO | Samoa | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| SISPMA | Solomon Islands | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| 33 HAMA WOMEN SOLAR COOPERATIVE | Tonga | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| TNCW | Tuvalu | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| Mama Solar Power Association | Vanuatu | Data Management & Community Outreach |
| National Council of Women | Niue | Data Management & Community Outreach |
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Melinda Lee Harvey
