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[{"name":"Home","_href":"/","template":"home"},{"name":"About us","_href":"/about-us/","template":"about"},{"name":"Add Solutions","_href":"/add-solutions/","template":"add-solutions","_txt":"# Submit a solution to TEL\n\nOnce your solution has been submitted, our team will review all content to ensure that we provide unbiased information. Our curating process creates a level playing field for solution providers, while also empowering organizations and communities to find the solutions that best suit their unique needs.\n\n"},{"name":"Donate","_href":"/donate/","template":"donate"},{"name":"FAQs","_href":"/faqs/","template":"banner"},{"_href":"/farthest-reach-consulting/","template":"banner-squares"},{"_href":"/funding-resources/","template":"banner"},{"name":"Practitioners Guide for Technology Evaluation","_href":"/guide-for-technology-evaluation/","template":"practitioners-guide"},{"_href":"/join-us/","template":"banner"},{"name":"Partner Solutions","_href":"/partner-solutions/","template":"partner-solutions","_txt":"# Partner Solutions\n\nTEL partner organizations share our dedication to promoting effective solutions to problems of poverty.  By featuring specialized data-bases with solutions approved and supported by partners, such as Siemens Stiftung, we help deliver high-quality innovations to those who need them most.\n\n_Interested in partnering with TEL? [Contact us](mailto:contact@techxlab.org) to learn more about partnership opportunities._\n\n"},{"name":"empowering people.Network","_href":"/partner-solutions/partners/empowering-people/","template":"partner-solutions","_txt":"\n# empowering people.Network\n\nThe **empowering people.Network** is an initiative of Siemens Stiftung and aims to promote relevant technological and entrepreneurial approaches with potential for sustainable development through transparency, cooperation and shared knowledge.\n\nExplore the **empowering people.Network** solutions below, and for more information, visit: [empowering people.Network](http://www.empowering-people-network.siemens-stiftung.org/)\n\n"},{"name":"100 Under $100","_href":"/partner-solutions/partners/100-under-100/","template":"partner-solutions","_txt":"# 100 Under $100\n\n**100 Under $100** is a book that provides a detailed overview of 100 effective, low-cost solutions for helping women in the Global South out of poverty. **100 Under $100** is an accessible entry point for globally-attuned readers excited about using a broad range of tools to empower women and help alleviate poverty in the developing world.\n\nBrowse a selection of solutions featured in **100 Under $100**, below. For more information, including where to purchase the book, visit: [100 Under $100: One Hundred Tools for Empowering Global Women](http://100under100.org/)\n"},{"name":"Practitioners Guide for Technology Evaluation","_href":"/practitioners-guide/","template":"practitioners-guide"},{"_href":"/privacy-policy/","_txt":"# Privacy Policy\n\nThis Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The Technology Exchange Lab collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a \"User\") of the <http://technologyexchangelab.org/> website (\"Site\"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by The Technology Exchange Lab.\n\n## Personal identification information\n\nWe may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.\n\n## Non-personal identification information\n\nWe may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.\n\n## Web browser cookies\n\nOur Site may use \"cookies\" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.\n\n## How we use collected information\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:\n\n* __To personalize user experience:__ We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.\n* __To improve our Site:__ We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.\n* __To improve customer service:__ Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.\n* __To process transactions:__ We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.\n* __To send periodic emails:__ The email address Users provide will only be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.\n\n## How we protect your information\n\nWe adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.\n\n## Sharing your personal information\n\nWe do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.\n\n## Third party websites\n\nUsers may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.\n\n## Changes to this privacy policy\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.\n\n## Your acceptance of these terms\n\nBy using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.\n\n## Contacting us\n\nIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab\n<http://technologyexchangelab.org/>\n\nThis document was last updated on July 18, 2011.\n\nPrivacy policy created by <http://www.generateprivacypolicy.com.>\n"},{"_href":"/prizes-for-ideas/","template":"banner"},{"name":"Project Accelerator","_href":"/project-accelerator/","template":"project-accelerator"},{"name":"All Solutions","_href":"/solutions/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# What do you want to solve?\n\nYou want to find practical solutions to problems of poverty without skewed advertisements or biased information, and we can help you.  Our crowdsourced database contains curated, objective information on ready-made products, do-it-yourself guides for local manufacture, and best practices.  Filter by challenge area below to get started.\n\n_Need help finding the solutions that are right for you? [Contact us](mailto:contact@techxlab.org) for needs-based project consulting._\n\n"},{"name":"Water & Sanitation","_href":"/solutions/categories/water/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Water & Sanitation\n\nOne in nine people lack access to clean drinking water, and over 2.5 million people live without adequate sanitation facilities.  Point-of-use water and sanitation technologies reduce the number of deaths caused by waterborne disease, while also freeing women and girls from the work required to transport and store water, allowing them more time to focus on education and income-generating activities.\n\n"},{"name":"Water Purification","_href":"/solutions/categories/water/water-purification/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Water & Sanitation\n\nOne in nine people lack access to clean drinking water, and over 2.5 million people live without adequate sanitation facilities.  Point-of-use water and sanitation technologies reduce the number of deaths caused by waterborne disease, while also freeing women and girls from the work required to transport and store water, allowing them more time to focus on education and income-generating activities.\n\n"},{"name":"Water Testing","_href":"/solutions/categories/water/water-testing/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Water & Sanitation\n\nOne in nine people lack access to clean drinking water, and over 2.5 million people live without adequate sanitation facilities.  Point-of-use water and sanitation technologies reduce the number of deaths caused by waterborne disease, while also freeing women and girls from the work required to transport and store water, allowing them more time to focus on education and income-generating activities.\n\n"},{"name":"Collection, Storage & Transport","_href":"/solutions/categories/water/collection-storage-and-transport/","template":"solutions","_txt":"\n# Water & Sanitation\n\nOne in nine people lack access to clean drinking water, and over 2.5 million people live without adequate sanitation facilities.  Point-of-use water and sanitation technologies reduce the number of deaths caused by waterborne disease, while also freeing women and girls from the work required to transport and store water, allowing them more time to focus on education and income-generating activities.\n\n"},{"name":"Sanitation","_href":"/solutions/categories/water/sanitation/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Water & Sanitation\n\nOne in nine people lack access to clean drinking water, and over 2.5 million people live without adequate sanitation facilities.  Point-of-use water and sanitation technologies reduce the number of deaths caused by waterborne disease, while also freeing women and girls from the work required to transport and store water, allowing them more time to focus on education and income-generating activities.\n\n"},{"name":"Energy & Cooking","_href":"/solutions/categories/energy/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Energy & Cooking\n\nOver 1.4 billion people don’t have access to electricity and rely on alternative fuels that can can be dangerous and harmful to a person’s health.  By increasing safety and productivity while decreasing living expenses, sustainable energy improves all aspects of life for the members of a community.  From solar-powered lights to clean cookstoves, the energy solutions featured in our database are as diverse as the problems they address.\n\n"},{"name":"Lighting","_href":"/solutions/categories/energy/lighting/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Energy & Cooking\n\nOver 1.4 billion people don’t have access to electricity and rely on alternative fuels that can can be dangerous and harmful to a person’s health.  By increasing safety and productivity while decreasing living expenses, sustainable energy improves all aspects of life for the members of a community.  From solar-powered lights to clean cookstoves, the energy solutions featured in our database are as diverse as the problems they address.\n\n"},{"name":"Clean Cookstoves","_href":"/solutions/categories/energy/safe-and-sustainable-cooking/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Energy & Cooking\n\nOver 1.4 billion people don’t have access to electricity and rely on alternative fuels that can can be dangerous and harmful to a person’s health.  By increasing safety and productivity while decreasing living expenses, sustainable energy improves all aspects of life for the members of a community.  From solar-powered lights to clean cookstoves, the energy solutions featured in our database are as diverse as the problems they address.\n\n"},{"name":"Energy Generation","_href":"/solutions/categories/energy/energy-generation/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Energy & Cooking\n\nOver 1.4 billion people don’t have access to electricity and rely on alternative fuels that can can be dangerous and harmful to a person’s health.  By increasing safety and productivity while decreasing living expenses, sustainable energy improves all aspects of life for the members of a community.  From solar-powered lights to clean cookstoves, the energy solutions featured in our database are as diverse as the problems they address.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Cooling","_href":"/solutions/categories/energy/cooling/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Energy & Cooking\n\nOver 1.4 billion people don’t have access to electricity and rely on alternative fuels that can can be dangerous and harmful to a person’s health.  By increasing safety and productivity while decreasing living expenses, sustainable energy improves all aspects of life for the members of a community.  From solar-powered lights to clean cookstoves, the energy solutions featured in our database are as diverse as the problems they address.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Health & Medical Care","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Ventilators","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/ventilators/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Medical & Surgical","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/medical-and-surgical-care/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Personal Protective Equipment","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/ppe/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Mobile Health","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/mobile-health/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.\n\n"},{"name":"Medical Devices","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/medical-devices/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.\n\n"},{"name":"Vaccination","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/vaccination/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Nutrition","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/nutrition/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Women & Children","_href":"/solutions/categories/medical/women-and-children/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Health & Medical Care\n\nIn the developing world, access to quality healthcare is a luxury.  Fortunately, point-of-use healthcare tools and mobile health applications leapfrog the complex health systems of the developed world - allowing for faster, easier, and more affordable health care delivery.  Health is a human right, and our solutions help make it a reality.  \n\n"},{"name":"Agriculture & Tools","_href":"/solutions/categories/agriculture/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Agriculture & Tools\n\nThe majority of people across the developing world are farmers, many of whom produce little more than their families consume.  Agricultural productivity is closely linked to morale, health, education and financial well being. This creates a vital role for agricultural solutions that increase productivity and improve livelihoods.  \n\n"},{"name":"Irrigation","_href":"/solutions/categories/agriculture/irrigation/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Agriculture & Tools\n\nThe majority of people across the developing world are farmers, many of whom produce little more than their families consume.  Agricultural productivity is closely linked to morale, health, education and financial well being. This creates a vital role for agricultural solutions that increase productivity and improve livelihoods.  \n\n"},{"name":"Productivity Tools","_href":"/solutions/categories/agriculture/productivity-tools/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Agriculture & Tools\n\nThe majority of people across the developing world are farmers, many of whom produce little more than their families consume.  Agricultural productivity is closely linked to morale, health, education and financial well being. This creates a vital role for agricultural solutions that increase productivity and improve livelihoods.  \n\n"},{"name":"Methods & Learning","_href":"/solutions/categories/agriculture/methods-and-learning/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Agriculture & Tools\n\nThe majority of people across the developing world are farmers, many of whom produce little more than their families consume.  Agricultural productivity is closely linked to morale, health, education and financial well being. This creates a vital role for agricultural solutions that increase productivity and improve livelihoods.  \n\n"},{"name":"Mobile & Desktop Applications","_href":"/solutions/categories/agriculture/mobile-and-desktop-applications","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Agriculture & Tools\n\nThe majority of people across the developing world are farmers, many of whom produce little more than their families consume.  Agricultural productivity is closely linked to morale, health, education and financial well being. This creates a vital role for agricultural solutions that increase productivity and improve livelihoods.  \n\n\n"},{"name":"Education & Connectivity","_href":"/solutions/categories/education/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Education & Connectivity\n\nEducation, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies.  Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.\n\n"},{"name":"Teacher & Student Resources","_href":"/solutions/categories/education/teacher-and-student-resources/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Education & Connectivity\n\nEducation, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies.  Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.\n\n"},{"name":"Devices","_href":"/solutions/categories/education/devices/","template":"solutions","_txt":"\n# Education & Connectivity\n\nEducation, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies.  Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.\n\n"},{"name":"Mobile & Desktop Applications","_href":"/solutions/categories/education/mobile-and-desktop-applications/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Education & Connectivity\n\nEducation, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies.  Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Connectivity","_href":"/solutions/categories/education/connectivity/","template":"solutions","_txt":"\n# Education & Connectivity\n\nEducation, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies.  Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.\n\n"},{"name":"Housing & Transport","_href":"/solutions/categories/housing/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Housing & Transport\n\nPoor housing and transportation limit a person’s ability to access basic human needs.  By utilizing locally sourced materials and open source design, communities can satisfy both temporary and permanent housing and transportation needs.  Improving these aspects of life is a catalyst for personal and community growth.  Discover solutions for proper housing and transport that help ensure safety, security and health.\n\n"},{"name":"Housing & Shelter","_href":"/solutions/categories/housing/housing-and-shelter/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Housing & Transport\n\nPoor housing and transportation limit a person’s ability to access basic human needs.  By utilizing locally sourced materials and open source design, communities can satisfy both temporary and permanent housing and transportation needs.  Improving these aspects of life is a catalyst for personal and community growth.  Discover solutions for proper housing and transport that help ensure safety, security and health.\n\n"},{"name":"Transportation","_href":"/solutions/categories/housing/transportation/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Housing & Transport\n\nPoor housing and transportation limit a person’s ability to access basic human needs.  By utilizing locally sourced materials and open source design, communities can satisfy both temporary and permanent housing and transportation needs.  Improving these aspects of life is a catalyst for personal and community growth.  Discover solutions for proper housing and transport that help ensure safety, security and health.\n\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Additional Solutions","_href":"/solutions/categories/other/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Additional Solutions\n\nSome problems in the world do not fit into a standard category, and the same goes for certain innovations. From legal and business support to financial assistance, these additional resources can help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.\n\n"},{"name":"Financial Tools","_href":"/solutions/categories/other/financial-tools/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Additional Solutions\n\nSome problems in the world do not fit into a standard category, and the same goes for certain innovations. From legal and business support to financial assistance, these additional resources can help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.\n\n<!-- ---- /solutions/categories/other/legal-assistance/ ----\nname:           Legal Assistance\nimage:          /img/william-children.png\nicon:           /img/category-icons/other.png\ntemplate:       solutions\nsearchTags:     Legal Assistance\n\n# Additional Solutions\n\nSome problems in the world do not fit into a standard category, and the same goes for certain innovations. From legal and business support to financial assistance, these additional resources can help bring individuals and communities out of poverty. -->\n\n"},{"name":"Anti-Violence & Crime Reporting","_href":"/solutions/categories/other/anti-violence-and-crime-reporting/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Additional Solutions\n\nSome problems in the world do not fit into a standard category, and the same goes for certain innovations. From legal and business support to financial assistance, these additional resources can help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.\n\n"},{"name":"Monitoring & Evaluation Tools","_href":"/solutions/categories/other/monitoring-and-evaluation-tools/","template":"solutions","_txt":"# Additional Solutions\n\nSome problems in the world do not fit into a standard category, and the same goes for certain innovations. From legal and business support to financial assistance, these additional resources can help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.\n"},{"name":"Projects & Stories","_href":"/stories/","template":"stories","tags":"Blog"},{"name":"TEL Off-Grid","_href":"/tel-off-grid/","template":"app"},{"_href":"/terms-of-service/","_txt":"# Terms of Service\n\nThis Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The Technology Exchange Lab collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a \"User\") of the <http://technologyexchangelab.org/> website (\"Site\"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by The Technology Exchange Lab.\n\n## Personal identification information\n\nWe may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.\n\n## Non-personal identification information\n\nWe may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.\n\n## Web browser cookies\n\nOur Site may use \"cookies\" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.\n\n## How we use collected information\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:\n\n* __To personalize user experience:__ We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.\n* __To improve our Site:__ We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.\n* __To improve customer service:__ Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.\n* __To process transactions:__ We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.\n* __To send periodic emails:__ The email address Users provide will only be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.\n\n## How we protect your information\n\nWe adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.\n\n## Sharing your personal information\n\nWe do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.\n\n## Third party websites\n\nUsers may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.\n\n## Changes to this privacy policy\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.\n\n## Your acceptance of these terms\n\nBy using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.\n\n## Contacting us\n\nIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:\n\nThe Technology Exchange Lab\n<http://technologyexchangelab.org/>\n\nThis document was last updated on July 18, 2011.\n\nPrivacy policy created by <http://www.generateprivacypolicy.com.>\n"},{"name":"Clean Water Communities","_href":"/projects/clean-water-communities/","template":"project","_txt":"# Clean Water Communities\n## Busoga Volunteers for Community Development   \n\nIdentifying market opportunities for expanding access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities at the household level in Uganda.  \n\n"},{"name":"Energy for L'ENDPS","_href":"/projects/energy-for-lendps/","template":"project","_txt":"# Energy for L'ENDPS\n## Fondasyon Ludmilla Rousseau pour Haïti  \n\nConnecting Haitian schools to the world via off-grid solutions. \n\n"},{"name":"Green Futures Malawi","_href":"/projects/green-futures-malawi/","template":"project","_txt":"# Green Futures Malawi\n## Center for Child Development & Research\n\nEngaging youth in sustainable agriculture with innovative technologies and fair access to markets.\n\n"},{"name":"Her Health, Her Future","_href":"/projects/her-health-her-future/","template":"project","_txt":"\n# Her Health, Her Future\n## RACE Uganda\n\n\nProviding young women in Uganda with the tools and training to manage their menstrual health, stay in school and thrive in the workforce.\n\n### Solution Partner: [Days for Girls International](https://www.daysforgirls.org)   \n"},{"name":"JOY Vermiculture","_href":"/projects/joy-vermiculture/","template":"project","_txt":"# JOY Vermiculture\n## Jaya Organic Yojana   \n\nLaunching farmer-led micro businesses to restore soil fertility and sequester carbon through earthworm composting in India.   \n\n"},{"name":"Light up Karnataka","_href":"/projects/light-up-karnataka/","template":"project","_txt":"\n# Light up Karnataka\n## ESSMART Global\n\n\nSupporting women-owned businesses to distribute solar lanterns to off-grid families in Karnataka, India. \n### Sponsored by: [The DEAR Foundation](http://dearfoundation.ch/)\n"},{"name":"Powering Mwinilunga","_href":"/projects/powering-mwinilunga/","template":"project","_txt":"\n# Powering Mwinilunga\n## Chejezhi Africa\n\nIdentifying market opportunities for renewable energy solutions in off-grid Zambian communities.\n\n"},{"name":"Sky Juice Villages","_href":"/projects/sky-juice-villages/","template":"project","_txt":"# Sky Juice Villages\n## The Anarde Foundation   \n\nLeveraging ultrafiltration technology to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to clean water in rural villages across Gujarat, India.   \n\n"},{"name":"Tippy Taps Sierra Leone","_href":"/projects/tippy-tap-sierra-leone/","template":"project","_txt":"# Tippy Taps Sierra Leone\n## COMIN-SL  \n\nMaking hand washing convenient, accessible (and fun!) for communities in Sierra Leone.  \n\n"},{"name":"Water for Highland Livelihoods","_href":"/projects/water-for-highland-livelihoods/","template":"project","_txt":"# Water for Highland Livelihoods\n## Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation   \n\nIncreasing water access for farmers and families in the highland communities of Iloilo in the Philippines.  \n### Sponsored by: Stephen Yao, Philanthropist\n\n"},{"name":"Amy Smith, Humanitarian Engineer","_href":"/stories/amy-smith/","template":"story"},{"name":"An Innovative Approach to Women's Health","_href":"/stories/an-innovative-approach-to-womens-health/","template":"story"},{"name":"The Archimedes Project to Combat Cholera in Haiti","_href":"/stories/archimedes-project/","template":"story"},{"name":"Show and TEL","_href":"/stories/show-and-tel/","template":"story","_txt":"\n\n"},{"name":"Collaboration in Action: the Pumani is Born","_href":"/stories/collaboration-in-action/","template":"story"},{"name":"Empowering Communities in Uganda","_href":"/stories/empowering-communities/","template":"story"},{"name":"Compatible Technology International: Food Processing from Minnesota to Rural Africa","_href":"/stories/food-processing-from-minnesota-to-africa/","template":"story"},{"name":"Fundación Organizmo","_href":"/stories/fundacion-organizmo/","template":"story"},{"name":"An Intern’s Perspective: TEL partners with Busoga Volunteers!","_href":"/stories/intern-perspective/","template":"story"},{"name":"JOY: From Grassroots to Organic Revolution in Southern India","_href":"/stories/jaya-organic-jojana/","template":"story"},{"name":"Last-Mile Connectivity","_href":"/stories/last-mile-connectivity/","template":"story"},{"name":"mHealth on the Front Lines of Care Delivery","_href":"/stories/mhealth-and-chws/","template":"story"},{"name":"Project Accelerator: An overview","_href":"/stories/project-accelerator-story-map/","template":"smap-story"},{"name":"Solar Pumping in the Little Rann of Kutch","_href":"/stories/solar-pump-kutch/","template":"story"},{"name":"Instove: Tackling Clean Cooking at an Industrial Scale","_href":"/stories/instove-tackling-clean-cooking-at-an-industrial-scale/","template":"story"},{"name":"TEL and the Sustainable Development Goals","_href":"/stories/tel-sdg/","template":"story"},{"name":"Warka Water: Every drop counts","_href":"/stories/warka-water-laka/","template":"story"},{"name":"Two Women Working for Change Discover TEL","_href":"/stories/women-working-for-change-discover-tel/","template":"story"},{"name":"Paradigm Shift from More Food Production to More Food Preservation","_href":"/stories/world-food-preservation-center/","template":"story"},{"name":"The World's Most Affordable Tablet","_href":"/stories/worlds-most-affordable-tablet/","template":"story","_txt":"\n\n"},{"name":"Jaya Organic Yojana","_href":"/studies/jaya-organic-jojana/","template":"study","_txt":"# [Jaya Organic Yojana](/studies/jaya-organic-jojana/)\nPosted by TEL Team 11 March 2015\n\n## The Project\n\nJaya Organic Yojana (JOY) is a grassroots movement in Karnataka, India, that leverages the collective power and network of Indian nonprofit organizations to restore soil fertility and provide business opportunities for thousands of impoverished villagers and farmers, by switching to organic farming and composting. At the core of JOY's activity is a training program that teaches thousands of villagers how to create nutrient-rich fertilizer through vermiculture, a process of composting that uses live earthworms, manure and green waste. Villagers can secure a livelihood by selling the fertilizer to farmers, who in turn benefit from organic farming practices.\n\n## TEL's Role\n\nAfter conducting a field visit in Karnataka in late 2013, TEL began working with JOY to both raise the public profile of the movement through the creation and promotion of original content, and to secure partnerships with a major agrarian foundation in India: Morarka Organic in Rajasthan.\n\n## Results\n\nJOY secured a grant from the National Skills and Development Council of India, along with microloans to enroll and train 1,067 beneficiaries across 100 villages, in the first year. Beneficiaries have earned, on average, 3-4x their initial training fee, by selling organic fertilizers and surplus earthworms.  Farmers’ yields have increased, on average, by 50-60% by using organic fertilizers. Increased income generation has also led to expanded financial inclusion, and a reduction of rural flight as families and young adults find new opportunities at home. In its second year, JOY will enroll an additional 1,832 beneficiaries.\n\n"},{"name":"Light Up Karnataka","_href":"/studies/light-up-karnataka/","template":"study","_txt":"# [Light Up Karnataka](/studies/light-up-karnataka/)\nUpdated 12 September 2016\n\n## The Project\n\nLight Up Karnataka is a joint initiative between TEL and [Brothers Integrated Rural Development Society](http://birdsbangalore.org/index.html) (BIRDS) to power rural homes with point-of-use solar lighting solutions.  By training local female sales agents and outfitting remote retail shops with inventories of solar lights through a microconsignment model, the program creates employment opportunities for local entrepreneurs, while also providing a safe, cost-effective and sustainable alternative to kerosene lamps and candles for thousands of families.\n\n## TEL's Role\n\nUpon engaging the organization through a detailed needs assessment, TEL initially identified and procured demo solar lighting solutions from five different providers for field testing and product focus groups. TEL also led fundraising efforts to purchase inventory and fund the entrepreneurship training program. TEL and BIRDS work continuously to monitor, evaluate and optimize the performance of the program.\n\n\n## Results\n\nAfter field testing five demo units and conducting extensive interviews with key participants, three Greenlight Planet solar lighting models were selected as viable solutions that responded to users’ expressed needs and aspirations. TEL received a generous grant from the Dear Foundation to seed Light up Karnataka. BIRDS and TEL are now working with ten local entrepreneurs to light up off-grid villages in Karnataka with clean, affordable and durable lighting solutions.\n\n"},{"name":"Tippy Taps Sierra Leone","_href":"/studies/tippy-taps-sierra-leone/","template":"study","_txt":"# [Tippy Taps Sierra Leone](/studies/tippy-taps-sierra-leone/)\nPosted by TEL Team 2 September 2015\n\n## The project\n\nCOMIN-SL is a small nonprofit organization currently working to improve water and sanitation conditions within communities ravaged by the Ebola crisis. With little expertise in water and sanitation solutions, COMIN-SL is further challenged by a lack of financial resources, and logistical obstacles that prevent them from importing pre-manufactured water and sanitation solutions into Sierra Leone.\n\n## TEL’s Role\n\nAfter working with COMIN-SL to identify the major issues faced by community members in relation to their water and sanitation needs, TEL introduced COMIN-SL to a variety of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ solutions that can be locally manufactured to provide clean drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities. Once COMIN-SL selected the solutions that best respond to their stakeholders’ needs and desires, TEL provided the organizations with detailed design specifications for the local manufacture of simple, robust water and sanitation technologies.\n\n## Results\n\nCOMIN-SL selected the Tippy-Tap hand washing system and the Biosand water filter as two locally-implementable solutions to pilot within local schools, markets and community centers. TEL is providing additional support by connecting COMIN-SL with a nonprofit organization that specializes in the knowledge transfer of best practices in Biosand filter manufacture. Once COMIN-SL has conducted an impact assessment of the Tippy-Tap pilot project, TEL will explore funding opportunities to scale up successful projects.\n\n"},{"name":"3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates","_href":"/solutions/3m-petrifilm-aqua-plates","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-testing"],"id":"599","_txt":"3M™ Petrifilm™ Aqua Plates are sample-ready plates that replace conventional agar, petri dishes, media pads and disposable filter funnels used in the microbial testing of water. Each plate contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients and indicators in a dry, shelf-stable format.\n\nThere are four 3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates available to cover a variety of testing needs:\n- Heterotrophic Count\n- Coliform Count\n- Enterobacteriaceae Count\n- Yeast and Mold Count\n\nBenefits:\n- Eliminates the need for agar preparation\n- Compact: Frees up space in labs, incubators, refrigerators and trashes\n- 18 month shelf life\n- Reduces the chance for error\n- Compatible with membrane filtration\n\n"},{"name":"5 Star Stoves","_href":"/solutions/5-star-stoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"758","_txt":"5 Star Stoves provide one and two-plate gasification stoves. The stoves support pots with a 10-liter capacity, and operate using biomass pellets. Each stove costs USD $41.\n\nWorking with local partners, 5 Star Stoves implements integrated cooking solutions. They provide assistance to small communities to create their own sustainable cookstove supply companies.\n\n"},{"name":"CareStart™ Dengue Combo","_href":"/solutions/access-bio-carestart-dengue-combo","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"1rvpwz17","_txt":"Dengue virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and more than one-third of the world’s population is at risk for infection. Because there are no vaccines available to prevent infection with dengue virus, early recognition and prompt supportive treatment can substantially lower the risk of medical complications and death. CareStart™ Dengue Combo (NS1 Ag+IgM/IgG) is a rapid diagnostic test that can simultaneously detect dengue virus in all clinical stages using both dengue NS1 antigen and anti-dengue antibodies (IgM/IgG) with one device.\n-Diagnosis of dengue infection from acute to convalescent stage\n-Detection of all four dengue serotypes from serum, plasma, or whole blood\n-True point-of-care test with no specimen preparation\n\n"},{"name":"CareStart Malaria Professional Kit","_href":"/solutions/access-bio-carestart-malaria-professional-kit","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":"100-under-100","id":"69","_txt":"This product is used for the rapid qualitative determination of Malaria Histidine-rich Protein 2 (HRP2) in human blood as an aid in the diagnosis of Malaria infection.  After placing 5 microliters of whole blood into the sample well, add 2 drops of assay buffer into the buffer well.  Test results will be available in 20 minutes.\n\n"},{"name":"CareStart™ Scrub Typhus IgM*","_href":"/solutions/access-bio-carestart-scrub-typhus-igm","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"1rvq2shj","_txt":"Typhus fevers are caused by bacteria called O. tsutsugamushi and transmitted by arthropod (e.g. flea, mite, tick) bites. Scratching the bite opens the skin to the bacteria, allowing them to enter the bloodstream. Within the blood stream, the bacteria grow and replicate. The CareStart™ Scrub Typhus IgM Test is intended for the qualitative detection of immunoglobulin M (IgM) to O.tsutsugamushi in serum, plasma, or whole blood.\n-User friendly\n-Fast and reliable\n\n\n"},{"name":"Adlens Adjustable Eyeglasses","_href":"/solutions/adlens-adjustable-eyeglasses","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"177","_txt":"Adlens manufactures eyeglasses which can be instantly adjusted to suit the user. They are intended for use where prescription eyeglass fitting is not available and emergency situations where replacement eyeglasses are needed immediately. The polycarbonate lenses are hollow and filled with fluid. Removable adjustment knobs on each lens add or remove fluid to adjust the magnification.\n\n"},{"name":"ACE 1","_href":"/solutions/african-clean-energy-ace-1","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"736","_txt":"The ACE 1 is a solar-biomass hybrid that uses one LiFePO4 battery to power a ventilator creating clean biomass combustion, as well as to give users access to solar electricity for mobile charging and lighting. A fan blows oxygen into the ACE 1 chamber through holes at both the bottom and the top. This drives the fire to increase in temperature until it reaches approximately 1000°C. These conditions cause the biomass to gasify. Then the hot gas floats up to the top, meeting more oxygen and combusting completely. \n\nThe stove will produce as much as 5kW worth of energy. When fully charged, the battery will power the fan for over 20 hours of cooking. The battery can also be used to charge a mobile device or run LED lighting, and can be boosted using a solar panel.\n\nIn 2018 we upgraded the ACE 1 to have ‘smart’ capabilities. The new product comes distributed in a bundle with a smartphone with our proprietary Android ACE app pre-installed on it. This innovative pairing unlocks new features: A Pay-as-you-save model; improved customer service delivery; and quantification of social and environmental impact. See website for more details.\n\n\nFuel Consumption:\nFull fan: 750 grams (8mm pellet) in 50 minutes.\nLow fan: 750 grams (8mm pellet) in 100 minutes.\n\nCharging time:\n3 hours of cooking ≈ 1 hour of charging\nSolar panel charging time may vary according to exposure to sunlight\n\n"},{"name":"Condor Filtration System","_href":"/solutions/agua-munda-and-the-kumpi-mayu-foundation-condor-filtration-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"rt5hmma","_txt":"The Agua Munda Condor Filtration system (Patent Pending) is an efficient, self-contained, portable water filtration system that removes 99.9999% of bacterial and protozoan pathogens that cause waterborne diseases. This versatile filter is easy to set up, and can supply clean water in a broad variety of situations. This filter is ideally suited for deployment where plumbing infrastructure is absent, as well as for disaster relief applications.  \n\nThe Condor filter uses no electricity. The side-mounted pump easily draws 19 liters (5 gallons) of clean water per minute and can operate with as little as 15 centimeters (6 inches) of water. This barrel style filter comes in either a 121-liter (32 gallon) or 75-liter (20 gallon) food-safe container.  \n\nThe Condor filter can be assembled in less than one hour by one person. A built in, simple back-washing procedure maintains the efficiency and life of the filter element. With proper use and cleaning, the Agua Munda Condor Filtration system will continuously produce clean, safe water for up to 10 years.\n\n\n"},{"name":"AguaClara Water Treatment System","_href":"/solutions/aguaclara-water-treatment-system","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","water-purification"],"id":"557","_txt":"AguaClara builds water treatment plants that produce US EPA-standard drinking water and are owned and operated by small communities with limited resources. AguaClara technologies are built entirely out of inexpensive locally-available materials.  They do not require highly-skilled labor to operate, and they run without any electricity.\n\nThe facilities use state-of-the-art chemical dosing that eliminates failures due to software, electronics, pumps and computers. Widely available, either aluminum sulfate or poly-aluminum chloride is used as the coagulant. Coagulant aids are not needed because the AguaClara design, based on computational fluid dynamics analysis, eliminates floc break up. The open design with no enclosed tanks reduces construction costs, simplifies maintenance and provides feedback to the operator for optimal plant performance.\n\nThe AguaClara Stacked Rapid Sand Filter operates without a filtered water storage tank or backwash pumps. The advanced filter fluidics control system eliminates the need for large control valves, pneumatics and electronics. Water is disinfected with liquid chlorine to kill any remaining pathogens. The total system operating cost is approximately $3 per household per month.\n\n"},{"name":"AIDFI Ram Pump","_href":"/solutions/alternative-indigenous-development-foundation-inc-aidfi-ram-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation"],"id":"544","_txt":"The AIDFI Hydraulic Ram Pump is a device which utilizes the energy contained in falling water (hydro power) to lift a portion of this water to high elevations.\n\nThe hydraulic ram pump developed by AIDFI is ideal for providing upland and waterless communities with a sustainable and reliable water system. Additionally, the pump ensures a low carbon footprint as it does not require any motor (powered by electricity or fuel). Through its social preparation it ensures that the community themselves know how to operate and maintain the pump.\n\nFor the AIDFI model, there are minimal operating costs because it does not use electricity or fuel and instead uses inexpensive, locally available spare parts (e.g. ordinary door hinges and valves from used car tires).\n\nThe pumps are made to order and are available in ten different sizes, with each pump having a specific flow range, making it ideal for the delivery of both drinking and irrigation water.\n\nIn testing, the AIDFI has successfully pumped water to elevations of 240 meters.\n\n"},{"name":"Helping Babies Breathe","_href":"/solutions/american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babies-breathe","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"377","_txt":"Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is an evidence-based educational program to teach neonatal resuscitation techniques in resource-limited areas. It is an initiative of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), US Agency for International Development (USAID), Saving Newborn Lives, the National Institute of Child Health and Development, and a number of other global health organizations.\n\nThe objective of HBB is to train birth attendants in developing countries in the essential skills of newborn resuscitation, with the goal of having at least one person who is skilled in neonatal resuscitation at the birth of every baby.\n\nA key concept of HBB is The Golden Minute ®: Within one minute of birth, a baby should be breathing well or should be ventilated with a bag and mask. The Golden Minute identifies the steps that a birth attendant must take immediately after birth to evaluate the baby and stimulate breathing.\n\nThe HBB curriculum is designed to be used as part of a coordinated educational approach to early neonatal care and can be effectively combined with other curricula. It can be locally taught to birth attendants in diverse venues and locations. HBB focuses on practices that all persons who care for babies at birth can learn to care for healthy babies and/or assist babies who do not breathe on their own.\n\n"},{"name":"Amplio Talking Book","_href":"/solutions/amplio-talking-book","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources, devices","id":"440","_txt":"Amplio’s rugged, easy-to-use Talking Book audio device is designed for the learning needs of low-literate populations living in the world’s hardest to reach communities. With Talking Books, development organizations can provide access to information in local languages. Listeners can play messages on demand and use a built-in microphone to record their questions and feedback. A built-in speaker allows families and groups to listen and learn together. \n\nTalking Book content is typically produced in the form of songs, dramas, interview, and endorsements. Amplio does not create content, but can provide referrals to local partners and affiliates who provide content development services and support. \n\nBecause Amplio’s technology collects usage data and user feedback, Talking Book partners can monitor program engagement, identify issues and trends, and continually update and improve their messaging and content for greater impact.  \n\nGovernments, development agencies, and local NGOs are using Amplio’s technology to amplify their reach and share knowledge about agriculture, health, livelihood development, and more.  In the last 10 years, Talking Book programs have reached over a million people. However, millions more at risk of being left behind, including 750 million people who are illiterate and a billion women who don’t have mobile internet. To help meet this demand, Amplio is developing a new Talking Book device to runs on rechargeable batteries and a suite of self-service tools that will enable partners to more easily launch and run their own Talking Book programs.              \n\nPrograms that incorporate Talking Books have seen a significant impact:               \n\n* A Ghana  pilot project that provided messages from local agriculture experts saw crop production increase by 48%, leading to greater food security and nutrition.\n\n\n* MEDA’s GROW project distributed Talking Books to economically empower over 23,000 women farmers in northern Ghana to improve food security and nutrition. The women listened to messages on sustainable agriculture, finance, market chains, health and nutrition, and gender roles during their weekly VSLA meetings and with their households. With access to information, GROW farmers were able  to double their annual income, with over 53% percent achieving income stability. \n\n* In Kenya, USAID’s Afya Timiza project has used Talking Books to train and support thousands of community health workers in Samburu and Turkana counties, increasing the number of pregnant women attending antenatal care visits by 110%.\n\n\n* A UNICEF and Ghana Health Services are using Talking Books to strengthen health education and services at community health posts in Upper West Ghana. As a result, community health nurses are reporting more accurate, consistent messaging and efficient delivery of messaging, which allows them to focus on treatment.\n\nAmplio’s technology includes an audio content manager for managing Talking Book playlists, an app to update content and collect data in the field, and a cloud-based dashboard.\n\n\n"},{"name":"DaSol SSL 200","_href":"/solutions/anji-dasol-solar-energy-science-and-technology-co-ssl-200","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"fik903f","_txt":"The SSL 200 is a portable solar-powered lamp and mobile phone charger. The lamp can be set to varying brightness levels, and includes a steel stand for use as a desk lamp. The lamp consists of 7 LED bulbs in a single light point. On the \"Normal\" brightness setting, the battery lasts up to 27 hours on a full battery.  On \"Turbo\" brightness mode, the battery will last up to 4.7 hours. The SL 200 also includes several phone adapters to charge cell phones from the battery.\n\n"},{"name":"WATA","_href":"/solutions/antenna-technologies-foundation-wata","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"655","_txt":"The WATA technology, developed by Antenna, uses a simple, manageable process of electrolysis to convert a measure of salt and water into into active chlorine with a concentration of 6g/L. The resulting solution can be used to treat drinking water  or as a disinfectant solution for use in households, hospitals or community clinics.\n\nWATA™ devices are specially designed for use in the context of communities in developing countries. With this system, communities can locally and immediately source chlorine to protect against diarrheal diseases caused by pathogens. Eventually, this system can be a source of income through the sale of chlorine\n\n"},{"name":"Detection Rats Technology for TB","_href":"/solutions/apopo-detection-rats-technology-for-tb","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":"vaccination","id":"550","_txt":"Detection Rats Technology is a cost-effective methodology consisting of equipment, training methods and operational procedures in which trained rats detect Tuberculosis in saliva.\n\nEvery TB evaluation unit consists of a semi-automated cage, featuring ten holes and an automated food pellet dispenser. Beneath each of the ten holes, saliva samples are presented for odor discrimination by rats. The lids are uncovered one-by-one and the animals sniff hole-per-hole for positive targets. Every hole is equipped with a laser beam, broken by the nose of the rat. A rat only needs a few hundredths of a second to discriminate the target odor. In case of a negative sample the rat immediately moves on to the next sample. Positive samples are indicated by keeping their nose fixed in the sniffer hole for at least three seconds, which is registered in a database.\n\nKnown positives are inserted to allow reinforcement of indication behavior. At three seconds indication of known positive samples, the animals hear a click sound and they receive a food reward. Rat-detected suspect samples are re-tested for the presence of TB using concentrated smear and LED microscopy.\n\nThe rats evaluate 100 saliva samples within 20 minutes, which would take a lab technician more than two days using microscopy. So far more than 5,800 TB patients who were initially missed by means of microscopy have been positively diagnosed, thus preventing 87,000 potential infections.\n\nAPOPO has managed to increase the TB case detection rate by an average of 40%.\n\n"},{"name":"Sampada ELFD Smokeless Stove","_href":"/solutions/appropriate-rural-technology-initiative-sampada","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"106","_txt":"The Sampada stove is a natural draft gasifier which produces charcoal as a bye product. For every kg of wood burned, it is possible to get cooking energy for about 30 min with about 200 gm of charcoal left behind. The charcoal can be used as fuel in a charcoal burning stove or can also be used as biochar for addition to the soil for carbon sequestration and soil fertility improvement.\nThis stove is designed for community cooking.\n\n"},{"name":"ARTI Biogas Plant","_href":"/solutions/appropriate-rural-technology-institute-arti-biogas-plant","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"92","_txt":"A biogas plant can turn organic waste into readily usable gas, which can be burned as fuel. The ARTI designed biogas plant is compact and can be built on-site in just a few hours. Kitchen waste, or even organic waste found on the street can be used as feedstock for this plant. A residual effluent is produced by the plant that can be recycled into the plant with water to continue digestion. About 1 kg of dry feed a day can produce 250g of gas.\n\nTwo concentric high-density polyethylene tanks allow for the digestion of the organic waste, and for the subsequent storage of the biogas. A pipe can be fitted to route the gas to a home biogas stove. Currently 700 stoves are installed in the Maharashtra State of India.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Vaccine Refrigerator","_href":"/solutions/appropriate-technology-collaborative-solar-vaccine-refrigerator","template":"solution","category":["energy","medical"],"tags":"cooling, vaccination","id":"479","_txt":"The Solar Vaccine Refrigerator is made from locally sourced materials such as steel, charcoal, and ethanol or methanol. The fridge is made with a steel box, which is painted black and serves as a solar collector and absorber. The charcoal in the fridge rejects ethanol vapor when the steel box becomes hot, which flows into the condenser.\n\nThe condenser is made up of a series of pipes with cooling fins, where the ethanol vapor condenses into a liquid by reducing the temperature to the ambient air temperature. The evaporator, located inside the insulated box, captures the liquid which results in liquid ethanol in the evaporator and cool charcoal in the absorber.\n\nThe ethanol that is not absorbed back into the charcoal becomes very cold and results in the cold temperature inside the box, usually -10C to 0C degrees.\n\n"},{"name":"River Ice - Cooling System","_href":"/solutions/aprotec-river-ice-cooling-system","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","cooling"],"id":"402","_txt":"River Ice is a small-scale Garman river turbine directly connected to an open refrigeration compressor. Polyethylene bags which contain filtered water produce ice blocks through the energy of the currant. Garman river turbines (or the very similar Tyson- and VHL-turbines) are well known technologies. Their typical power output is 300 – 500 W and they are mainly used for house lightning, cellphone recharging, etc. In contrast to the conventional turbines, the River Ice turbine is connected directly to a mechanical compressor, which cools down through polyethylene bags containing water, thus producing ice blocks.\n\nFor this system to work, a river must have a minimum depth of 1.7m and a flow rate of at least 0.6 m/sec. If the energy flow of a river surpasses 12 kWh/day, it is sufficient to produce more than 250 kg/24 h of ice in tropical areas with temperatures of 30ºC or higher. According to Aprotec, the River Ice plant allows a direct cost saving of about 66%, compared to usual ice production methods.\n\n"},{"name":"RainCAP System","_href":"/solutions/aqua-aero-watersystems-raincap-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"305","_txt":"The Rain Collection And Purification system (RainCAP) is a foil sheet tank that is made of a sturdy and durable plastic sheet. The foil tank is placed in the ground and used to collect/capture up to 50 cubic meters of rainwater. From there the water is pumped up, purified when needed and distributed as drinking water to the consumers. Collected water can be stored for a period of up to 8 months dependant on level of maintenance.\n\nThe RainCap system is easy to transport, install and maintain. It can be installed in combination with the UV WaterBox. The tank can be cleaned regularly and removed when needed. The RainCAP system has a lifetime of ten years or more.\n\nTarget group and delivery:\nThe RainCAP is designed for usage in tropical countries with modest to high rainfall. Sizes are family level (with a 15 m3 tank) and village level (a 50 m3 tank). The tanks follow a modular design and can be linked dependent on the needs of the client. The 15 m3 tank serves an extended family of 30 people for 8 months consuming 2 liters per person per day. The 50 m3 tank serves a village of 200 people drinking 2 liters per person per day for 4 month.\n\nRainwater Catchment area:\nCapturing of rainwater is best done using existing roof systems. Schools, medical centers and governmental buildings can be often deployed for that purpose. By installing rainwater gutters along the roofs the water is collected. The RainCAP system is attached at that point to take care of the filtering, storage and purification of the water. The total of the collected rainfall is dependent on the condition of the roofs, the gutters and the level op maintenance in combination with the local rainfall pattern.\n\nLimitations:\nThe RainCAP system is best applied in tropical regions displaying moderate to high rainfall. The systems can be installed in relative soft ground (compacted sand, silts, etc.). It is advised to avoid sharp rocks surfaces in order to prevent puncturing of the foil material.\n\n"},{"name":"UV WaterBox","_href":"/solutions/aqua-aero-watersystems-uv-waterbox","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"210","_txt":"The UV WaterBox is a self contained water purification system that can purify up to 5,000 liters of water a day. Water is poured into the top of the WaterBox where it moves past an ultraviolet light which kills microorganisms. The water passes though three filters to remove particulates before being exposed to UV light. This improves the water's flavor and ensures the turbidity is low enough for the UV light to be effective. The process water can be collected from taps at the bottom of the device in suitable containers. The entire unit can be carried by one person and is powered by a solar panel which is the only source of energy needed.\n\n"},{"name":"Barsha Pump","_href":"/solutions/aqysta-barsha-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners","water"],"tags":["empowering-people","collection-storage-and-transport","irrigation"],"id":"sa2424p","_txt":"Barsha is a hydro-powered irrigation pump, named after the Nepalese word for \"rain\". It has been developed with a vision to provide a sustainable irrigation solution to farmers across the world. This waterwheel utilizes energy from the flow of rivers and canals to pump water, regardless of the flow velocity.\n\nThe Barsha pump provides a sustainable solution to farmers across the world. It works on the principle of spiral pumping, using the kinetic energy of the waterwheel to pump water to higher elevations without the need for active mechanical parts to create pumping action. The pump consists of spirals where air is compressed between water columns resulting in air pressure that lifts the water.\n\nThe current version with a 1.5m diameter is able to lift up to a vertical head of 20 meters, and to deliver water 2km inland through flat lands, while reaching up to 40,000 liters of water per day, depending on the flow velocity of the water.\n\nThe water pumped can be used to flood fields or it can be pumped to a reservoir in order to couple with an irrigation system such as a sprinkler.\n\n"},{"name":"Mobile Solar Kiosk","_href":"/solutions/african-renewable-energy-distributor-mobile-kiosk-platform","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","energy-generation"],"id":"388","_txt":"ARED (African Renewable Energy Distributor) offers a means to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots of electricity in East Africa.\n\nThe Mobile Kiosk Platform (MKP) provides a dynamic clean energy source for rural and urban areas. Each unit of the prototype comes with the following features:- Two adjustable 40 watt solar panels (collapsible for storage)- Charging space for 30 phones of all major brands- Display tray that folds vertically to secure charging phones- Powerful battery to store energy collected throughout the day- Manual crank to charge battery at night or on cloudy days- Two mountain bike tires to transport over rough dirt roads- AC power outlets to charge other appliances- Router and internet access.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"A.R.M.E.E. Ventilator","_href":"/solutions/armee-ventilator-interstate-disaster-medical-collaborative","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24ykeveq","_txt":"**Information updated: 22nd April 2020**\n\nThis is a Pneumatic device.\n\nA.R.M.E.E. Ventilator (Automatic Respiration Management Exclusively for Emergencies) is an air-powered (pneumatic) ventilator.\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV) device.\n* It does have PEEP\n\n"},{"name":"Arclight Medical","_href":"/solutions/aston-university-arclight-medical","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-devices, mobile-health","id":"zihs0h8","_txt":"Arclight is a handheld medical device used to examine the eyes and ears of patients of all ages. It is an all-in-one solar-powered ophthalmoscope-loupe-otoscope. The Arclight identifies preventable diseases which can leave a person partially or completely blind. Extensive and thorough eye examinations can be conducted safely, cost-effectively and efficiently.  It provides a bright LED light, offering a precise magnification view for inspection of the media, fundus and ear. Arclight has an integrated solar panel and can also be charged via USB in low-light conditions.\n\nThe Arclight includes:\n* pupil gauge\n* ruler\n* near VA chart\n* color test\n* targets: red, white and line\n* optic disc scale\n* two speculas: 4.5mm and 2.5mm\n* Luope with x4 magnification\n* 100-minute battery\n\n"},{"name":"Eban Aya House","_href":"/solutions/atelier-koe-eban-aya-house","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"694","_txt":"The Eban Aya House was created by a Senegalese organization, Atelier Koe, as a design/construction strategy rather than a static structure. By developing quickly renewable building materials - such as cultivating a bamboo garden that rapidly regenerates strong resilient stalks - the design process becomes a continuous mechanism that empowers citizens to build their homes and communities in phases based on the owner’s capabilities. \n\nThe primary shell is composed of a compressed earth construction that provides natural thermal and acoustic insulation, and leaves almost no carbon footprint throughout its production. Bamboo forms permeable clerestory walls that can be left open or filled with tapestries for shade and ventilation control; thicker stalks are embedded into the outer earthen walls to form floor joists at any footprint desired by the inhabitant. A light-weight thatched roof supported with bamboo beams extends beyond the outer walls of the building for effective shading to the interior.\n\n"},{"name":"Watercone","_href":"/solutions/augustin-produktentwicklung-watercone","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"121","_txt":"The WATERCONE is a solar powered water desalinator that generates fresh water from salty or brackish water. It is easy to use, lightweight and mobile. The technology is simple in design and use and is described by simple pictograms. With up to 1.5 liters in 24 hours the Watercone® is an ideal device to create a child's daily need of freshwater.\n\n"},{"name":"SuMeWa|SYSTEM","_href":"/solutions/autarcon-sumewa-system","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","water-purification"],"id":"549","_txt":"SuMeWa|SYSTEM (Sun Meets Water System) is a solar-PV-driven technical unit that pumps, filters and disinfects water for safe drinking water supply. The main function of the device is the electrolytic production of disinfectant used to purify water.  No chemicals are added. The water quality is continuously monitored and automatically adapted to the required level.\n\nEach SuMeWa|SYSTEM produces sufficient drinking water for up to 2,000 people from wells or other fresh bodies of water with a depth of up to 70 meters. Operational costs for the system are low. Maintenance is conducted by locals, as the unit can be cleaned using only a toothbrush and lime juice.\n\nSuMeWa|SYSTEM features include:\n- No Chemicals required\n- Maximum capacity up to 20,000 liters/day\n- Chlorine level: 0.3 - 3 mg/l depending on requirements\n- Maximum energy requirement: 120 W\n- Iron removal capacity: up 10 mg/l can be reduced to below guideline values\n- Manganese removal capacity: up to 10 mg/l can be reduced below guideline values\n\n"},{"name":"JANMA Clean Birth Kit","_href":"/solutions/ayzh-janma-clean-birth-kit","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"306","_txt":"ayzh aims to bring simplicity and dignity to women’s health by providing simple, vital and affordable products from menstruation to menopause designed to meet the unique needs of the world’s most vulnerable women, targeting the RMNCAH continuum (reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health). They also provide and integrate education and training across the reproductive health continuum from menstruation to menopause.   \n\nPRODUCTS   \nThe signature kit-style products bundle essential components proven to achieve health outcomes. Kits are a convenient, customizable, low-cost solution for health institutions, acting as a checklist to promote best practices set by global experts like the World Health Organization (WHO).   \n \nThe product suite includes:      \n\nJanma - clean birth kit   \nInfection Reduction around the time of childbirth    \n\nShishu - essential newborn care    \nInfection reduction, thermal care, early breathing and breastfeeding support during first week of life.   \n\nKanya   \nMenstrual hygiene   \n\nJanani   \nPostpartum hygiene     \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Azuri Quad Solar Home System","_href":"/solutions/azuri-technologies-quad-solar-home-system","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","energy-generation, energy-storage-and-control, lighting"],"id":"g3eakf0","_txt":"Azuri Quad Solar Home System provides a complete package of household lighting for as little as US50 cents per day.\nThe product comes with 4 powerful LED lights, rechargeable radio and torch, plus mobile phone charging. Once the system is paid for, all the energy generated is free. Quad comes with unique HomeSmart machine-learning technology which ensures customers have ‘light all night’ as it monitors climatic conditions and adapts to the customer’s lighting needs. Quad provides an affordable entry point to larger solar products from Azuri.\n\n\nTo bypass large upfront costs which generally price home solar out of reach from rural communities, end users pay for the system over a period of several months via PayGo top-up’s. The transaction is carried out over a mobile money service, where end users top up via mobile phone, and then receive a text message which contains a code to input into the Azuri system. This adds credit to the end users' Azuri accounts. The solar home system continues to function, and at the same time is gradually paid for. Payment is calculated on a regional basis via consulting local partners, and is directly relative to average income amounts and trends in the area.  \n\n\n"},{"name":"Backpack PLUS","_href":"/solutions/backpack-plus","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"412","_txt":"The Backpack PLUS Collaboration provides a prototype toolkit for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to distribute a basic package of medical commodities and diagnostic tools to patients throughout developing countries.  \n\nBy supplying CHWs with the basic tools and medications to prevent, diagnose and treat the most commonly pervasive problems in public health, the Backpack Plus Collaboration looks to establish a holistic framework to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) health goals.\n\n"},{"name":"Bamboo Bicycle Project","_href":"/solutions/bamboo-bike-project-bicycle","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"transportation","id":"651","_txt":"The goal of the Bamboo Bike Project is to test the feasibility of implementing bamboo bikes as a new form of transportation in Africa. \n\nThere are several advantages to making bicycles out of bamboo. Since bamboo is grown locally in Africa, and the manufacturing of bamboo bicycle frames does not require extensive infrastructure (or even electricity), bamboo bicycles have the potential to be a sustainable business that provides local employment even in areas disconnected from power and other facilities. If power and modern tools are available, the production of bamboo bicycles can increase. Bicycle design could easily evolve through local innovations and a variety of bicycles could be designed for different terrains and purposes. As the local people gain skills in building bamboo bicycles, they will have acquired translatable skills for building other types of vehicles.\n\nThe objectives of this project are two-fold:\n1. To build a better bike for poor Africans in rural areas.\n2. To stimulate a bicycle building industry in Africa to satisfy local needs.\n\n"},{"name":"Bio-toilets","_href":"/solutions/banka-bioloo-pvt-bio-toilets","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"559","_txt":"Banka Bioloo provides eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for sanitation in rural, urban and peri-urban areas. Bio-toilets (or bioloos) treat human waste using bacterial culture, which eliminates the need for excreta disposal and treatment.\n\nThe system disposes of human waste in a 100% eco-friendly manner, saves energy, conserves water, and produces bio-gas.\n\nBanka BioLoo solutions address the following customer needs/pain points:\n - Meet the need for basic, easy-to-install and hygienic human waste disposal mechanism in areas with no infrastructural facilities currently, such as sewerage treatment plants\n - Address the need for a cheaper and easy-to-operate alternative to the traditional waste disposal system\n\n"},{"name":"Barefoot Connect Series","_href":"/solutions/barefoot-power-connect-series","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting, energy-generation","id":"448","_txt":"The Barefoot Connect range of solar home systems is designed to meet the needs of households and businesses without reliable access to electricity. All Connect systems include a quality power controller, efficient LED lights and a robust polycrystalline solar panel.\n\nThe Barefoot Connect series includes the following products:\n - Barefoot Connect 600\n - Barefoot Connect 2000\n - Barefoot Connect 3000\n\n"},{"name":"Barefoot FireFly Series","_href":"/solutions/barefoot-power-firefly-series","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting, energy-generation","id":"447","_txt":"The Firefly series of portable lighting and phone charging solutions combine LED lighting with long lasting lithium iron phosphate batteries that are rated to last for 1000 cycles.\n\nThe Firefly series includes the following products:\n - Firefly Mini\n - Firefly Mobile Lamp\n - Firefly Family\n - Firefly Mobile Ultra Torch\n - Firefly Fast Phone Charge\n\n"},{"name":"Barefoot Go","_href":"/solutions/barefoot-power-go","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"451","_txt":"The Barefoot Go portable solar light has been specifically designed to meet the needs of rural markets. The ultra-bright lamp can illuminate an entire room or shop. Multiple brightness settings allow the user to conserve power until it’s needed.\n\nBarefoot Go includes a 1 Amp USB output capable of charging smart phones and other devices.The versatile design and stand make Barefoot Go useful in any location and situation. Barefoot Go includes a 2.5W poly crystalline solar panel combined with microprocessor-controlled battery management to maximize battery performance and life.\n\nBarefoot Go and all included components are backed by a comprehensive 24-month warranty.\n\n"},{"name":"Interceptor Nets","_href":"/solutions/basf-se-interceptor-nets","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","vaccination"],"id":"393","_txt":"Interceptor® is a mosquito net recommended by the World Health Organization for malaria control.\n\nA polymer binder system is combined with Fendona® insecticide and applied directly to the fibers of the Interceptor® nets in a unique treatment process. Over time, the active ingredient is slowly exposed on the polymer surface and rapidly knocks down, kills or repels mosquitoes as they come into contact with the net. This controlled availability of the insecticide ensures long-term effectiveness for up to 3 years, and the net delivers its protection even after 20 washes.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Tulip Siphon filter","_href":"/solutions/basic-water-needs-tulip-siphon-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"467","_txt":"The Tulip Siphon is a portable water purifier that is easy to use and store. It purifies 4–5 litres of water per hour. The filter can be used in emergency situations as well as for daily usage. It has a unique backwash function making sure that the filter stays clean and fit for purification and a fast flow rate. The Tulip Siphon lasts for 7000 litres. After which the candle can be easily replaced.\nThe Tulip Siphon filter is easy to use in order to realize sustained usage. The filter is based on gravity, and no electricity or complicated processes are involved. The filter element is made of diatomaceous earth, treated with nano silver to avoid recontamination of the filtered water.- Bacteria removal: 99%- Turbidity removal: 99.9%- Protozoa removal: 99.9%- Flow-rate: 4 litres per hour- Capacity: 7,000 litres- Backwash: yes- Price per liter: $0,002-$0,005- Applicability: emergency, household- Prevents water borne diseases like: diarrhea, cholera, giardia, cryptosporidiosis, typhus and schistosomiasis.\n\n"},{"name":"Tulip Table Top filter","_href":"/solutions/basic-water-needs-tulip-table-top-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"468","_txt":"The Tulip Table Top is a two bucket water filter and water storage facility in one. The top bucket is filled with raw water, which is filtered through the Tulip candle filter into the lower bucket. The water in the lower bucket is safe for immediate consumption. The water is also safe for storage in the lower bucket for longer periods. Cleaning is made simple via with the supplied scrub pad. The Tulip Table Top lasts for 7000 liters. After which the candle can be easily replaced.\nThe Tulip Table Top is easy to use in order to realize sustained usage. The filter is based on gravity, and no electricity or complicated processes are involved. The filter element is made of diatomaceous earth, treated with nano silver to avoid recontamination of the filtered water.- Bacteria removal: 99%- Turbidity removal: 99.9%- Protozoa removal: 99.9%- Flow-rate 1 candle: 3 litres per hour- Capacity: 7,000 litres- Backwash: no- Price per liter: $0,002-$0,005- Applicability: household, schools- Prevents water borne diseases like: diarrhea, cholera, giardia, cryptosporidiosis, typhus and schistosomiasis.\n\n\n"},{"name":"BasicNeeds","_href":"/solutions/basicneeds","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"484","_txt":"BasicNeeds works with over 90 organizations to bring community-based models for mental health to the developing world. The treatment gap for mentally ill patients is as high as 85%.  This can be attributed to a lack of understanding of mental illness, community stigma, and a shortage of available resources.\n\nThe BasicNeeds model can be replicated in communities around the world.  The treatment model utilizes socio-economic and community orientated solutions to create changes in policy, practice and resource allocation.\n\nThe BasicNeeds model uses local resources to reduce symptoms in order to help people become active participants in their community. The model has been tested in 12 countries and is proven to increase access to treatment and mobilize providers to deliver mental health services.\n\n"},{"name":"The Shoe That Grows","_href":"/solutions/because-international-the-shoe-that-grows","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"lm49shr","_txt":"The Shoe That Grows is a patented design of an innovative shoe that adjusts and expands up to five different sizes.  It was developed with the help of multiple shoe design firms inspired by feedback from those who need them.  The shoe comes in two sizes: Small and Large.\n\nThe Small size generally fits children between ages five to nine, and the Large shoe generally fits children between the ages of ten to fourteen. The Shoe is made with simple materials – leather, compressed rubber, and snaps. This makes them durable and easy to clean.\n\nOver two billion people suffer from soil-transmitted diseases and parasites.  Many live in areas that do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities. There are over 300 million children who do not have shoes and many more with shoes that do not fit. While children may receive donated shoes, they generally outgrow them within a year. The Shoe That Grows adjusts to the foot size of the child, allowing for ease of wear and long term usage.\n\n"},{"name":"BEMPU Bracelet","_href":"/solutions/bempu-health-bracelet","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"pkehndr","_txt":"Regular temperature monitoring can enable early intervention and is one of the most effective ways to ensure newborns are healthy.  BEMPU is an innovative bracelet, which detects and alerts in the event of hypothermia, facilitating improved thermal care of newborns. If an infant wearing the BEMPU bracelet is hypothermic, the device alerts the caregiver with an audiovisual alarm to ensure action is taken well before moderate or severe hypothermia can cause injury.  The device is simple to use, safe, fits low-to-normal weight infants, and promotes kangaroo care - a method of caring for premature babies in which the infants are held skin-to-skin with a parent, usually the mother, for as many hours as possible every day.\n\n"},{"name":"Duranet","_href":"/solutions/bestnet-a-s-duranet","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"583","_txt":"Duranet® is a long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) made of polyethylene, which makes it much stronger than polyester or cloth nets.\n\nWith Duranet LLINs, the insecticide is incorporated into the fiber and is control released over time. Just the right amount of insecticide migrates to the surface over the product's entire lifespan. As a result, Duranets do not need to be retreated with insecticide like traditional surface treated polyester nets. With insecticide incorporated into the net fibers instead of on the surface, Duranet allows for the safe transport and handling of large quantities of nets.\n\nCompared to traditional mosquito nets, Duranets are slightly rigid, which allows for increased air flow through the nets. As a result, users remain cool while they sleep. Duranet LLINs are available in a variety of colors, including dark colors, which do not need to be washed as frequently as white nets. Duranet® LLINs will maintain their effectiveness for a lifetime of up to 5 years, which is almost twice as long as the lifespan of all polyester nets on the market.\n\n"},{"name":"Betta 500 Solar Street Light","_href":"/solutions/betta-lights-pty-500-solar-street-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"299","_txt":"Betta 500 is an external LED flood light that illuminates external areas and perimeters. It can replace grid-powered lighting or be installed as a green fields solution.\n\nTypical applications are the illumination of security fencing, external areas, parking lots and garages, walkways, areas not economically serviceable by grid electricity, buildings and billboards.\n\nThe Betta 500 light charges when there is sunlight or cloudy conditions. The light will be fully functional for 36 hours under 2.7 hours direct sun light.\n\n"},{"name":"ener-G-friend","_href":"/solutions/betta-lights-pty-ener-g-friend","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"428","_txt":"The ener-G-friend is an off-grid power pack solution designed to supply energy to laptops, tablets, mobile phones, inkjet printers and other devices such as point of sale electronics, cameras and photo printers to be used in the field or in small, off-grid offices or offices with unreliable power sources. \n\nThe ener-G-friend’s battery pack is charged either from a solar panel or from a 220 Volt AC charger which is available as an optional item from Betta Lights.\n\nThe ener-G-friend is available in the OFFICE and TRAVELLER models, and single or 4 port USB tablet computer versions. Project specific models can be configured with the available building blocks.\n\nApplications:\n- Off-grid rural and small offices\n- E-Schooling projects\n- Point of sale devices\n- Configurable to incorporate an AC charger to use the solution as a redundant power supply, should the grid power fail for critical computer devices\n\n"},{"name":"Jaipur Foot","_href":"/solutions/bhagwan-mahaveer-viklang-sahayata-samiti-jaipur-foot","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"184","_txt":"The Jaipur Foot is a low cost prosthetic leg with lifelike performance. It uses many of the advanced joint designs found in other prosthetic limbs. It retails for $80, in contrast to American-made prosthetics which can cost more than $10,000. It is easy to adjust, waterproof and can be used either with or without shoes, important for cultural reasons such as entering temples. The limb can be adjusted in the field, meaning only one trip is needed to measure the user and provide the prosthetic.\n\n"},{"name":"ROTAVAC","_href":"/solutions/bharat-biotech-rotavac","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"380","_txt":"ROTAVAC® India’s first indigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccine. The vaccine will be sold to global public markets, Governments worldwide including UN procurement agencies at a price of US $ 1. Bharat Biotech hopes its new vaccine will help prevent part of the ~ 500,000 child deaths each year caused due to rotavirus diarrhea and improve access to better, affordable rotavirus vaccines.\n\n"},{"name":"BioLite BaseCamp","_href":"/solutions/biolite-basecamp","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"780","_txt":"The BioLite BaseCamp is an off-grid cooking and energy solution for families and larger groups, powered by wood and other dry biomass.\n\nModeled on BioLite's original Home Stove rocket design, the BaseCamp was adapted for use in outdoor recreation and disaster preparedness markets, and is outfitted with the latest advances in BioLite's patented Direct Conduction Thermoelectric System (DCTS). \n\nThe BaseCamp comes with a USB-powered LED light. Additionally, the BioLite BaseCamp can generate a full 5 Watts of on-demand and storable energy to charge a range of small electric devices.\n\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"BioLite CampStove","_href":"/solutions/biolite-campstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"779","_txt":"The BioLite CampStove is a compact wood-burning cookstove that uses thermoelectric technology to convert heat into electricity. Relying on found biomass, such as twigs or pine cones, the CampStove provides an efficient fire, comparable to a traditional stove fueled with propane or white gas, while also allowing users to charge small electronic devices via a USB port.\n\nFuel type: Renewable biomass (twigs, pinecones, wood pellets, etc.).\nFire Power: Output Peak, 3.4 kW (LO), 5.5 kW (HI).\nUSB Power Output: Max continuous: 2W at 5V, Peak: 4W at 5V.\nBoil Time: 4.5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water.\nFuel Quantity: 1.6oz (46g) of wood to boil 1 Liter of water.\n\n"},{"name":"Blue Flame Stoves Double Burner","_href":"/solutions/blue-flame-stoves-double-burner","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"1z10hhjx","_txt":"Blue Flame Stoves Double Burner is a clean burning ethanol cookstove. The integrated windshields provide effective cooking when exposed to weather conditions. The windshields also shield the user from open flames for enhanced safety.\n\nThe pot supports are solid and removable for cleaning. The fuel canisters slide out for refilling and are filled with mineral wool for fuel retention. The mineral wool can be replaced to extend the life of the canisters. Regulators are used to adjust the flame. Rubber feet keep the cookstove stable. \n\n"},{"name":"Blue Flame Stoves Single Burner","_href":"/solutions/blue-flame-stoves/","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"1ys73t32","_txt":"Blue Flame Stoves Single Burner is a clean burning, ethanol cookstove. The SB102 model utilizes an integrated windshield to assist in cooking when exposed to weather conditions. The windshield also shields the user from the open flame.\n\nThe pot supports are solid and removable for cleaning. The fuel canister slides out for refilling and is filled with mineral wool for safe fuel retention. The mineral wool can be replaced to extend the life of the canister. A regulator is used to adjust the flame. Rubber feet keep the cookstove stable. \n\n"},{"name":"The Speaking Book","_href":"/solutions/books-of-hope-the-speaking-book","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources, devices","id":"505","_txt":"The Speaking Book is a hardcover, customized, 16-page book accompanied by audio recordings for each page, designed to the specifications of individual customers to communicate specific messages.\n\nToday, companies and organizations do not have the resources nor the right tools to communicate effectively with illiterate populations. Books of Hope, LLC saw that traditional tools such as pamphlets and brochures are useless among those that cannot read. Moreover, community workers are too scarce to reach large populations. As a result, Speaking Books were created to help organizations develop a tool to help overcome the barriers presented by illiteracy.\n\nBy providing books that speak to illiterate and low literacy individuals, Speaking Books aim to arm individuals with critical information to improve their physical, financial and social standing.\n\nVoice recordings are usually done by local celebrities which further empowers communities, generates excitement around the information and lends credibility to the messages.\n\n"},{"name":"Clean Delivery Kit","_href":"/solutions/breath-of-life-haiti-clean-delivery-kit","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"702","_txt":"Items contained in Breath of Life Haiti Clean Delivery Kits reflect the World Health Organization’s six principles of cleanliness for birth including, (1) clean hands, (2) clean delivery surface, (3) clean perineum, (4) clean cord cutting instrument, (5) clean cord ties, and (6) clean cord care of the newborn baby.\n\nAll of the disposable kits are pre-packaged for individual use, ensuring that each kit contains clean and essential items for a hygienic delivery.\n\nAll Clean Delivery Kits Include:\n - Chux Pads/Absorbant Under Pads\n - 1 Bar of Antibacterial Soap\n - 1 Washcloth\n - 1 Sterile, Surgical Blade #10\n - 2 2″ Cotton Strings\n - 2 Pairs of Latex-Free Medium Gloves\n - 3  4×4 Gauze Pads\n - 3 Alcohol Pads\n - Ibuprofen (20 count)\n\nEach Clean Delivery Kit costs approximately $2 USD.\n\n"},{"name":"Build Change Earthquake-Resistant Houses","_href":"/solutions/build-change-earthquake-resistant-houses","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"652","_txt":"Build Change completes detailed sub-sector housing studies to design and build safe houses that are culturally appropriate, preferred by homeowners, low cost, locally sustainable and disaster resistant.\n\nBuild Change also develops building manuals that are specific to the practices in the developing countries where they work in order to distribute them to local builders and homeowners.\n\nBuild Change trains local masons, carpenters, engineers and homeowners to use earthquake-resistant building techniques that are culturally accepted and easy to adopt with limited training and education. On-the-job training courses are led by Build Change’s local engineers and master masons and carpenters.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Jikokoa","_href":"/solutions/burn-design-lab-jikokoa","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"781","_txt":"CERAMIC INSULATION - High temp and light weight. Designed to withstand 1300C and keep your Jikokoa cool to the touch.\nCHROME GRATE - High durability. Balances fuel and air mixture.\nEASY TO USE ASHTRAY - Allows you to control the temperature while you cook. Keeps your Jikokoa clean.\nSAVINGS - Compared to a traditional ceramic Jikokoa the Jikokoa is 50% faster to light, saves 60% charcoal, and creates 63% less smoke.\n\n100% Made in Kenya\n\nAccording to tests conducted by Berkeley Air and the University of Nairobi, the Jikokoa reduces PM2.5 emissions by 65% as compared to the ‘improved ceramic jiko.’\n\nIn terms of PM2.5 emissions the Jikokoa is ranked as a ISO/IWA Tier 4 stove. This is the highest ranking available and is in the same class as LPG and Natural Gas stoves.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Busse Obstetrical Kit","_href":"/solutions/buses-hospital-disposables-busse-obstetrical-kit","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"701","_txt":"The Busse Obstetric Kit is a complete disposable obstetric kit made available in either a cardboard box or soft pouch packaging. Each kit contains essential equipment to provide for hygienic delivery conditions.  \n\nEach kit includes:\n - One pair sterile exam gloves\n - One disposable plastic apron\n - One 17\" x 24\" under-pad\n - One 23\" x 36\" receiving blanket\n - One 48\" x 36\" drape sheet\n - Four absorbent towels\n - Two O.B. towelettes\n - Four sterile 4\" x 3\" cover sponges\n - One sterile #10 scalpel\n - One sterile O.B. pad\n - One sterile 2 oz. bulb syringe\n - Two alcohol prep pads\n - Two sterile Posi-Grip™ umbilical cord clamps\n - One clear polybag with tie\n - One white polybag with tie\n\nEach kit costs approximately $12 USD if purchased individually.  Contact the solution provider for information on bulk pricing.\n\n"},{"name":"BioSand Filter","_href":"/solutions/bushproof-biosand-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"573","_txt":"The biosand filter is an intermittent-flow slow sand filter, designed to produce safe drinking water without the use of chemicals. The mechanisms within the filter include both mechanical and biological processes. Mechanical processes include straining, adhesion and adsorption within the sand, whereas biological processes include predation by other organisms, die-off and inactivation and competition for food.\n\nAs micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites travel through the sand, they are subject to both of these removal mechanisms. Over time, a biological zone gradually develops within the top layers the sand, the most dense/active part being the top few centimetres of sand – the origins of this biological population being the raw water fed into the filter. These micro-organisms form part of an active food chain that consumes pathogens (disease-causing organisms) as they are trapped in and on the sand surface, and in so doing the pathogens are removed and safe drinking water is produced. \n\nBioSandFilter.org is a resource website linking efforts by field practitioners and academics doing research on the biosand filter. It gives filter and mould instructions for those who want to make their own. Equally, for those that require it, moulds can be bought by BushProof, the Madagascar-based company that owns BioSandFilter.org. In addition, a number of consultancy and training services are available aimed at helping organizations start up their own biosand filter projects.\n\n"},{"name":"Fish Farm","_href":"/solutions/business-place-fish-farm","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100"],"id":"407","_txt":"The Fish Farm is a patented, micro-intensive fish farm designed within the confines of a 12-metre shipping container, delivering 2–4 tons of tilapia (or other species) annually. By placing a series of tanks, filters and pumps inside a container, the product immediately delivers a profitable, affordable, transportable and replicable aquaculture business into poor urban or rural communities.The Prototype comprises 6 tanks (in a row) of 1,500 liters each, a 200 liters solids filter (to deal with the solid waste) and a 5,000 liters bio-filter (to deal with the chemical waste), a circulation pump and an aerator. The Fish Farm dumps 1% of its volume per day to maintain water quality. A fish farmer would be able to supply this fertilized water to the vegetable farmers. The required space for the Fish-Farm is minimal. The energy for its operation can be obtained by solar power. The Fish Farm is a simple and environmentally compatible way of ensuring food security, creating jobs and making profits.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Emergency Water Storage Units","_href":"/solutions/butyl-products-emergency-water-storage-units","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"43","_txt":"The water storage equipment consists of kits for 45m3, 70m3, 95m3, and 11m3 capacity “Oxfam” tanks made with steel sheets and rubber liners, a range of lightweight rapid response PVC tanks, and a variety of complementary kits designed to assist in tank erection.\n\nThe 11m3 litre Oxfam Water Storage Tank is suitable for use in situations where a group of 500-1,000 people are living in temporary accommodation such as hospitals or feeding centres, or where a larger number are coming each day, for example to collect rations. The kit is particularly designed for ease of transport, being of low weight and volume. It also can be used to house water treatment kits such as the upflow clarifier and roughing filter.\n\nThe larger 45, 70 and 95m3 Oxfam tanks are suitable for use for bulk water distribution to larger groups of people and some water treatment processes. Each of these tanks comes complete with corrugated steel sheets, a synthetic rubber liner and a PVC roof cover.\n\nThe lightweight rapid response water storage tanks comprise a 6m3 trucking bladder tank for use in water transport, a 10m3 bladder tank for static water storage and a 30m3 onion tank for water treatment and storage. The rapid response tanks are very simple to install. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Vermiculture Kit","_href":"/solutions/byoearth-vermiculture-kit","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"575","_txt":"The ByoEarth Vermiculture Kit contains the essential materials to produce rich organic fertilizer via vermicomposting, a composting process that uses worms to digest organic waste.  Each kit includes a box with vents and drainage, over 2,500 adult worms and an instructional manual.\n\nWith the Vermiculture Kit, anyone with access to organic waste (including discarded food, plants and manure) can start producing organic fertilizer within a matter of weeks.  The Kit can enable agrarian entrepreneurs to sell organic vermicompost as an alternative to harmful chemical alternatives, while also empowering smallholder farmers to create a self-sustained supply of fertilizer.\n\nAmong other advantages over chemical fertilizers, organic vermicompost:\n\n-Improves crop yields\n-Revitalizes depleted soil\n-Prevents further soil degradation\n-Reduces risks of over saturating crops with nutrients\n\n"},{"name":"RapidSMS","_href":"/solutions/caktus-consulting-group-rapidsms","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity","id":"660","_txt":"RapidSMS is a free and open-source framework for dynamic data collection, logistics coordination and communication, and for leveraging basic short message service (SMS) mobile phone technology. It can be used by anyone, and because no two projects are exactly the same, RapidSMS is easily customized to meet the specific needs of the project and is scalable at an enterprise level. \n\nRapidSMS is currently being utilized by large multilateral organizations (such as the United Nations), development professionals (such as the Earth Institute at Columbia University), and small NGOs and CBOs (such as Tostan).\n\nRapidSMS is written in Python and Django and is a framework for building highly customized applications. While there are increasingly more and more pre-configured applications being created for RapidSMS, most projects will continue to benefit from applications designed specifically to meet the need and demands of their stakeholders.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Moon Cocoon Eco-Dome","_href":"/solutions/cal-earth-geltaftan-foundation-moon-cocoon-eco-dome","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"369","_txt":"The Moon Cocoon is a small cloverleaf-shaped design for the construction of ''Superadobe'' buildings, containing a central living room and four smaller rooms.  In the superadobe style, the Moon Cocoon's construction materials consist of coiled earth-filled sandbags, covered in a stucco or mud exterior.  This ''tree free'' construction naturally regulates temperature, is earth quake resistant, and can quickly be built by a team of four to five workers. \n\n"},{"name":"Videobooks in Sign Language","_href":"/solutions/canales-asociacion-civil-videobooks-in-sign-language","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["teacher-and-student-resources","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","empowering-people"],"id":"sa7qxhp","_txt":"Enabling deaf children access to literature and reading, Canales has created “Videobooks in Argentine Sign Language.” These videos combine children’s books and young adult literature read in sign language, with voiceovers and animated illustrations. This invites deaf children into the world of reading together with their families and friends. Many of these children never enjoy the pleasure of being read to as their families don’t know sign language. Videobooks also helps bridge the gap in literacy skills between deaf and hearing students.\n\nIn this way, the readers become linguistic models, families share stories with deaf children, teachers find tools they can use for education and society can become more inclusive as a whole. The product is a model of bilingual quality education: sign language ensures that hearing-impaired children naturally participate and understand, and Spanish as a second language enables the sharing of culture and information with the society at large.\n\nTo standardize the development of Videobooks, Canales has created a manual describing each step of the process. Containing all technical specifications, it also contains notes on the reading of the text. Sign languages and spoken languages have different grammatic structures and the company endeavors to respect the integrity of both languages.\n\nThe product allows the possibility to read in sign language, the virtual structures enables remote access, readers are navigated with an attractive and clear design and deaf people are also involved in the creation of the product. Since its launch in August 2011, the site has had 130,000 unique visitors and more than one million clicks; over 2,600 students have benefited through direct download.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Bamboo Trailer","_href":"/solutions/carry-freedom-bamboo-trailer","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"transportation","id":"580","_txt":"The Bamboo Trailer was designed by Carry Freedom for use in developing communities to allow anyone to build a strong adaptable trailer from locally-sourced materials. This trailer can be built locally by following DIY instructions provided by Carry Freedom. These plans allow a builder to make a trailer from most materials, with pinned joints, and no bending or welding. \n\nWhether made from titanium or bamboo, this is a stiff and light trailer. It can be varied in width, length and strength, and made to fold. Once assembled, it can be towed by a donkey, person, bicycle or moped. The Bamboo Trailer's basic frame can be adapted to carry many things including produce, firewood, water and even sick people who require transport to health facilities. \n\n"},{"name":"ArborLoo","_href":"/solutions/catholic-relief-services-arborloo","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"567","_txt":"The ArborLoo is a simple, low cost toilet that is easy to build and maintain and is relatively free of odors and flies.\n\nThe ArborLoo is made up from 4 parts:\n 1. A dug pit\n 2. A “ring beam” to protect the pit\n 3. A concrete slab which sits on the ring beam\n 4. A toilet house which surrounds the slab.\n\nFlies and odors are controlled by regularly adding soil, wood ash and leaves into the shallow pit. By adding the soil, ash, and leaves, the excreta in the pit turns into compost faster. When the pit is nearly full, soil is added to cover the compost and a tree is planted in the soil. This can later bear fruit or supply timber for fuel or building.\n\nEach ArborLoo toilet can be locally constructed for $5-8 USD.\n\n"},{"name":"Cedesol Solar Cooker","_href":"/solutions/cedesol-solar-cooker","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"526","_txt":"The Cedesol Solar Cooker is an ecological cooker that combines renewable energy with appropriate technology to conserve the economic, natural and human resources involved in food preparation. The solar cookers are made from wooden boxes with one or more reflective covers and an inclined double glazed window on hinges.\n\nEasy to build with inexpensive materials, Cedesol Solar Cookers can reach temperatures between 120°c and 160°c, which is sufficient for cooking nearly all of the foods consumed in Bolivia. The sun’s radiant energy passes through the glass and is both absorbed and reflected by the various materials to focus heat on the food for the most efficient cooking process. The solar cooker is also filled with insulation that considerably reduces loss of energy.\n\n"},{"name":"Water Testing Kit (WTK)","_href":"/solutions/central-pollution-control-board-cpcb-water-testing-kit-wtk","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"732","_txt":"Water Quality Field Test Kits enable cost-effective and immediate assessment of contaminates levels in water. The main objectives of the WTK are to create mass awareness among students, NGOs and the public and to provide a low-cost water testing facility. \n\nThe kit has been designed not only to test water samples, but also to serve as a scientific, informative, and educative tool to students, NGOs and the public. Using the Central Pollution Control Board water testing kit, one can perform the following tests:\n\n5 physical test\n-Color\n-Odor\n-Temperature\n-Turbidity\n-Suspended solids\n\n3 Biological tests \n-Total Coliform\n-Primary productivity\n-Benthic animals\n\n13 Chemical tests\n-pH\n-Alkalinity\n-Dissolved Oxygen\n-Total Hardness\n-Calcium\n-Magnesium\n-Chloride\n-Fluoride\n-Nitrate\n-Ammonia\n-Phosphate\n-Iron\n-Residual Chlorine\n\n"},{"name":"Child ViSion Self-Adjustable Eyeglasses","_href":"/solutions/centre-for-vision-in-the-developing-world-child-self-adjustable-eyeglasses","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"280","_txt":"Child ViSion™ tackles poor vision by providing self-adjustable glasses through school-based distribution programs in the developing world.\n\nChild Vision™ has developed self-adjustable glasses which the wearer is able to adjust until they can see clearly. These glasses are based on a fluid-filled lens technology that is similar to that used in the Adspecs, the original self-adjustable, fluid-filled glasses developed by Professor Joshua Silver.\n\nWhile the Adspecs were designed for use by adults, the Child Vision™ glasses have been developed specifically for use by young people aged from 12-18. These glasses are small and light, and have been designed to withstand hard use in challenging environments.\n\n"},{"name":"HEV ventilator","_href":"/solutions/cern-hev-ventilator","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"26uq9r4m","_txt":"**Information updated: June 10th 2020**\n\nHEV is a general purpose ventilator designed to provide long term alveolar ventilation support to patients, both in and out of intensive care. The design is based on easily-sourced and inexpensive components, and the control software is encapsulated in a dedicated micro-controller which favours the deployment of HEV in areas with limited resources and unstable power distribution. The design is modular and adaptable to a wide range of needs and geographic deployment. HEV was designed to be easily be modified and repaired, with implementation depending on local requirements.\n\nHEV targets pressure controlled modes: PC–A/C (pressure  assist), PC–A/C–PRVC (pressure regulated volume control), PC-PSV (pressure support ventilation), and CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) also provides steady low positive pressure to the lungs to avoid alveolar collapse. The PC–A/C–PRVC option provides a set tidal volume at the lowest possible airway pressure. If the target tidal volume is not achieved, the pressure can then be gradually adjusted to achieve the set volume. All modes allow the patient, when capable, to take spontaneous breaths, and assist spontaneous breath intake, excluding CPAP.\n\nThe pressure controlled modes outlined above are prioritised in view of their importance for COVID-19 treatment. The pneumatic concept of HEV is based on ventilation via a pressure buffer, allowing a precise and safe pressure control and accurate monitoring of flow rates. The step-down pressure design via the buffer embeds safety in the design. Clinical advice, as well as MHRA AAMI, and WHO guidelines, has guided the main ventilator choices, prioritising precise and stable pressure delivery, the simplification of ventilation modes, attention to the trigger timings, and a straightforward and familiar interface for clinicians. The design is low cost, rapid, and simple to construct, and the design choices prioritise low cost, readily commercially available components.\n\nSummary Specs:    \n* This is a pressure control device\n* Working Pressure: Up to 50 cm H2O.\n* PRVC peak pressure limit set to 35 cm H2O\n* PEEP available with a set range between 0 and 5 cm H2O\n* Minute volume flow capability: Up to 20 litres/min.\n* Inspiratory flow capability: Up to 120 litres/min.\n* Respiratory rate: 10–30 breaths/min.\n* Tidal volume setting to be provided in the range 250–800 ml in steps of 50 ml.\n* I/E ratio; 1:2 will be provided as standard, and the unit will be adjustable in the range 1:1–1:3.\n* Internal battery provides up to 45 minutes autonomy\n* Alarms and Display in line with MHRA specificaitons.\n\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"African Child Helpline","_href":"/solutions/childline-kenya-african-child-helpline","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"202","_txt":"116 is the African Child Helpline number currently used by Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Guinea Conakry, Namibia, while others are still lobbying for the number from their respective governments. They include Uganda, Lesotho, South Africa among others. \n\nThrough the child helpline 116, Childline Kenya has demonstrated great potential for enhanced child protection programs in the country and beyond.\n\n"},{"name":"ClickMedix","_href":"/solutions/clickmedix","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"486","_txt":"ClickMedix is a smartphone-enabled platform that allows patients to remotely connect with their doctors without physically visiting their clinic or hospital. Through this technology, specialists can connect with less trained clinicians in order to increase the clinical care they can offer.\n\nThe solution also allows doctors to increase patient volume by 4-10 times. In addition to creating convenient doctor-patient connections, health workers and nurses in rural areas can connect with remote physicians to administer and deliver care and treatment in a more timely fashion.\n\n"},{"name":"CocoYUM","_href":"/solutions/cocoyum","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"2e18pofn","_txt":"Unlike in developed countries where most meal preparation takes on average 45 minutes, women in rural areas of Africa can spend in excess of 2-3 hours a day pounding fufu cocoyam, yam, cassava, banana, sweet potatoes and plantain, which are staple foods in much of West, Central, and East Africa. Culturally, the burden of preparing food falls exclusively on women who for the most part are responsible for taking care of children, paying school fees, and going to the farms.       \n\nCocoYUM is a simple, manual, and affordable machine designed to cut down the time it takes to pound these foods from 2 hours to less than 30 minutes. This translates to between 220 and 300 hours each year from grinding, pounding or grattering tubers. Not only does CocoYUM save time, it reduces the drudgery involved in pounding the fufu without sacrificing the consistency and quality of the fufu that is obtained from pounding.       \n\nThe time saved by these women can be used in value creating activities that generate income to pay school fees, healthcare needs, feeding their families, and much deserved rest.\n\n"},{"name":"Codecademy","_href":"/solutions/codecademy","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"411","_txt":"Code Academy is a website that teaches users the basics of programming. As you move along in the program the users are taught different actions and syntaxes (order of writing something).\n\nCode Academy enables users to learn the building blocks of web development with HTML and CSS, and create their own website by the end of the course.\n\nUsers of Code Academy can learn the following:\n- JavaScript\n- HTML/CSS\n- PHP\n- Python\n- Ruby\n- APIs\n\n"},{"name":"Cafe Compadre","_href":"/solutions/compadre-cafe","template":"solution","category":["energy","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["productivity-tools","empowering-people"],"id":"sa4ocg8","_txt":"The Cafe Compadre allows coffee farmers to roast their own beans with solar energy, by concentrating the sun on a rotating drum containing the coffee beans. The sturdy device has been developed for use in rural areas and can be maintained locally. With the capacity to roast 1 kg of coffee beans in approximately 15–25 minutes, this roasting technology is comparable to the capacities of conventional roasting equipment of the same dimensions.\n\nBased on a Scheffler-type parabolic solar concentrator, the technology concentrates the sun's rays onto a single focal point. This type of concentrator can be used with simple solar tracker systems.\n\nAt the concentrator's focal point is a drum with one side open, where the coffee beans are put in and sunlight enters. This open section allows the gases and moisture created during the roasting process to escape. Clad in black tiles, the drum's inner surface can absorb a large proportion of the sun's radiation. With an insulation system to boost its energy efficiency, the drum also has a small photovoltaic rotation system enabling even roasting. Finally, an air suction system cools the roasted beans on a stainless steel surface guaranteeing excellent quality in the roasted beans.\n\n"},{"name":"Water Chlorinator ADEC (In-line Tablet Chlorinator)","_href":"/solutions/compatible-technology-international-cti-water-chlorinator","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"465","_txt":"EOS International’s water purification technology is a low-cost, low-maintenance solution that attaches to any rural community’s water tank and inactivates pathogens in water systems by releasing a controlled dosage of chlorine. One system can provide safe drinking water for up to 1,000 community members and requires no electricity to use.     \n\n"},{"name":"Omega Grinder","_href":"/solutions/compatible-technology-international-omega-grinder","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","medical"],"tags":"productivity-tools, nutrition","id":"466","_txt":"The Omega Grinder is an affordable hand-operated burr mill that produces flour from grains and makes a creamy paste from roasted nuts.\n\nThe Omega Grinder is effective at making creamy peanut butter, cocoa butter, maize or millet flour and dozens of other products. Each grinder is equipped with intricately designed, heat treated burrs that never require sharpening and withstand long-term wear—rarely requiring replacements.\n\n"},{"name":"TELESIS","_href":"/solutions/composium-group-telesis","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","id":"264j8wgz","_txt":"TELESIS is an evidence-based innovation utilising validated and/or tried-and-tested technology. It is a superior progression of precursor versions implemented in the Arabian / Persian Gulf by the Founder of Composium Group Ltd.      \n\nThe ultimate objective of our research is to establish and validate the potential of sub surface water as a renewable (virtually inexhaustible) feed source that will significantly transform and secure all of the following utilities and facilities, which are either individually or in synergistic combinations where the overall effect is greater than the sum of the separate utilities. This notion includes the following: water production, energy production, district heating & cooling, and Horticultural and Aqua cultural operations – serving the Food-Water-Energy Nexus while resolving the Security, Affordability, and Sustainability Trilemma.     \n\nAll TELESIS processes are incomparably economic, ceaselessly sustainable, and environmentally benign. Desalination production costs are ≥50% lower than the next best option. The intrinsic energy of the abstracted waters serves to generate electricity that can reduce the desalination production costs further still [≥80% lower] with ZERO carbon emissions desalination or can be engaged in other revenue streams such as Greenhouse Agriculture.  \n\nFrom the UN Sustainable Development Goals, TELESIS  significantly assists with resolving 11 of the 17 SDG’s.     \n\n\n"},{"name":"Connexions","_href":"/solutions/connexions","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"199","_txt":"Connexions is a content management system designed for learners and educators to store educational materials. It's content is available free to anyone over the internet. The materials can be accessed in a variety of digital formats and printed copies can be ordered. The system's content is highly modular to allow teachers to customize their curriculum. Independent reviewers serve as \"lenses\" to verify the quality of content posted.\n\n"},{"name":"CookMate","_href":"/solutions/cookclean-cookmate","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"782","_txt":"The CookMate stove is a temperature-variable charcoal cookstove. It is made of mild steel sheets with an embedded pot skirt. The charcoal combustion chamber has a conical shape and is relatively small compared to a traditional coal pot stove. \n\nThe stove is equipped with an adjustable sliding door that provides variable temperatures; this enables finer control over the cooking process. The CookMate stove is available in three sizes.\n\n\n"},{"name":"The Cookswell Charcoal Kiln","_href":"/solutions/cookswell-jikos-the-cookswell-charcoal-kiln","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"enz4sbz","_txt":"The Cookswell Charcoal Making Kiln uses small branches, twigs, maize cobs, coconuts or other woody biomass to create eco-charcoal for use in Jiko cookstoves. It is a portable drum kiln and is available in two sizes:  \nSmall - yields approximately 8-16kgs of charcoal per-firing.\nLarge - yields approximately 20-40kgs of charcoal per-firing.\n\n"},{"name":"Coursera","_href":"/solutions/coursera","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"237","_txt":"Coursera is a social entrepreneurship company that partners with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. Their platform incorporates video lectures, tests and quizzes, peer grading, and certificates of completion for select courses. Participating universities include Stanford, University of Michigan, and University of Pennsylvania.\n\nCoursera aims to give everyone access to the world-class education that has so far been available only to a select few. Courses are founded upon pedagogical principles cited in peer-reviewed publications, promoting self-paced learning, knowledge retention, and in-depth mastery of the material.\n\n"},{"name":"crowdSOS","_href":"/solutions/crowdsos","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","id":"346","_txt":"crowdSOS is a services, analytics, and advisory firm that utilizes mobile technologies to collect data and help enterprises and individuals in high-risk, developing countries make better decisions about their safety.\n\ncrowdSOS gathers and analyzes data and applies it in real-time to help people and organizations move efficiently and securely and with as much information as possible about incidents and hazards in the environment around them.\n\n"},{"name":"Curriki","_href":"/solutions/curriki","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"200","_txt":"Curriki is an online community of teachers who share advice and educational resources. Its goal is to break down the educational divide - the separation between people who have received a quality education and those who have not. Teachers can obtain resources that would be otherwise unavailable to them and share knowledge on how to teach in a variety of situations.\n\n"},{"name":"Green Charcoal","_href":"/solutions/d-lab-mit-green-charcoal","template":"solution","category":["energy","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","methods-and-learning, clean-cookstoves"],"id":"632","_txt":"Green charcoal is a type of bio-fuel that can be made locally and inexpensively. Green charcoal also has several positive health, environmental and economic benefits:\n\n-It burns cleanly, reducing exposure to the smoke that causes respiratory infections\n-It uses agricultural waste materials, and therefore does not contribute to deforestation\n-Charcoal from agricultural waste can also be paired with complementary technologies like fuel-efficient stoves to further reduce fuel consumption.\n\nTo make the charcoal, agricultural waste materials appropriate to the season and the region are carbonized in a kiln made from a 55-gallon oil drum. The carbonized material is then crushed and formed into briquettes using a small press and a binder made from a source of starch such as cassava, a common root vegetable also known as yucca and manioc. The process takes a few hours and requires only simple devices which can be made from local materials.\n\n"},{"name":"d.light D330/335 Solar Home System","_href":"/solutions/d-light-design-d330-solar-home-system","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"446","_txt":"Flexible design: The modular d.light D330 system enables you to create your unique solar home or business. \nPower saver mode: The D330 automatically adjusts light brightness when the battery is low to extend light runtime by an additional hour. \nMobile charging: The powerful D330 battery pack comes with a USB port capable of charging mobile phones and other small, USB-powered devices.\n\nD330 Features:\nLED battery-level indicator\nExtra-bright tube light with wall switch\nTwo bulbs with wall switches included\nTwo brightness settings \n24-hour run time on low setting\n6- hour run time on high setting\nUSB output charges mobile devices\nLong-lasting rechargeable battery\nRugged, high-efficiency solar panel\nMaintenance-free\nLifetime: 5+ years\nMeets Lighting Global quality standards\n\n2-Year Warranty\nd.light stands behind our quality solar products and systems. This product is protected by a two-year warranty from the date of purchase.\n\n"},{"name":"d.light S3 Solar Lantern","_href":"/solutions/d-light-design-s3","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"444","_txt":"Brilliance on a budget: The affordable d.light S3 Solar Lantern provides our customers with solar light at a great value. The sturdy design is built to withstand daily use, with a product lifetime of over five years. The highly efficient solar panel allows it to charge even on cloudy days.\n\nA portable companion: The d.light S3 goes wherever you do. The adjustable, metal handle allows the solar light to be placed on a table, set on the floor, hung from a wall or on a hook – it is perfect for use inside the home and outdoors.\n\nS3 Features\nTough and sturdy design\nHigh-efficiency integrated solar panel\nSolar charging\nLightweight: only 120 grams\nWeather resistant for sun and rain\nAdjustable support\nGlow-in-the-dark button\nSmart solar indicator for charge intensity\n60,000-hour life\nLifetime: 5+ years (inclusive of battery)\nMaintenance-free\nMeets Lighting Global quality standards\n\nTwo-Year Warranty\nd.light stands behind our quality solar products and systems. This product is protected by a two-year warranty from the date of purchase.\n\n"},{"name":"d.light S30","_href":"/solutions/d-light-design-s30","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"429","_txt":"The d.light S30 solar powered lantern provides up to 8 hours of 365 degree illumination on a single charge.  Its design allows for dynamic applications whether hung from a ceiling for room lighting, pointed for spotlighting or carried for mobile usage.  \n\nThe d.light's integrated solar panel allows for easy charging simply by placing the all-in-one unit in a well lit area.  The d.light can also be charged via AC outlet, and takes 8 hours to fully charge.\n\nEach d.light S30 comes with a two year warranty, and is built to last for at least 5 years.  With an exterior that is weather and dust resistant, the d.light can be used both indoors and outdoors.\n\n"},{"name":"d.light S500","_href":"/solutions/d-light-design-s500","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"445","_txt":"The d.light S500 provides bright white light at a wide angle, enabling the illumination of an entire room.  The S500 features 4 brightness settings, providing up to 16 hours of bright light (100 hours on the bed light setting). The USB-enabled lantern comes with mobile phone battery chargers\n\n\nThe portable solar panel includes a lengthy outdoor cable (4 meters) for convenient charging. The S500 has a USB output that can charge mobile phones, smartphones and other low-powered USB devices. The product comes with a USB cable that includes adapters for many of the popular mobile phones on the market.\n\nFeatures:\n- Light and mobile charging in one device\n- Battery level indicator\n- Four brightness settings (Bedlight-Low-Medium-High)\n- Power Saver Mode for an additional two hours of light\n- 60,000-hour life LED\n- Rugged high efficiency solar panel\n- Weather resistant\n- Mobile charging adapters included\n- Lifetime over 5 years\n- Maintenance-free\n- Country certifications for East & West Africa (SONCAP, PVoC)\n- Meets Lighting Global quality standards\n\n"},{"name":"Brilliance: Neonatal Jaundice Treatment","_href":"/solutions/d-rev-brilliance-neonatal-jaundice-treatment","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, women-and-children, medical-devices","id":"309","_txt":"Brilliance is a high-performance medical device to treat newborns with severe jaundice.  Jaundice is a serious health risk for babies if left untreated. Because of the high price of standard phototherapy devices, most hospitals in the developing world either do not have phototherapy or have substandard devices that provide ineffective treatment.\n\nBrilliance has been optimized for these settings with the following features:\n- Brilliance LEDs last 16-25x longer than compact fluorescent tube lights commonly used in phototherapy devices in low-resource hospitals. With Brilliance, hospitals can save over $200 per year on costly bulb replacements;\n- Brilliance consumes half the power of compact fluorescent tube lights. In case of blackout, it can be run off a battery back-up (the size of a car battery) for up to 8 hours;\n- Designed for extreme durability including protections against voltage surges, high use and other environmental challenges with minimal required maintenance;\n- Height and tilt adjustments to accommodate use with other critical NICU devices and meets UNICEF phototherapy specifications and can be used with hospital beds, bassinets and other treatment surfaces.\n\nWhereas the standard compact fluorescent light phototherapy devices only treat 42 babies before bulb replacement is required to maintain its effectiveness, a Brilliance device is estimated to treat approximately 1,042 babies.\n\n"},{"name":"Daktari CD4","_href":"/solutions/daktari-diagnostics-cd4","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, medical-devices","id":"352","_txt":"Daktari’s first product will be Daktari CD4, a CD4 cell counting system portable and robust enough to be used anywhere, from a doctor’s office to the most remote settings. Combining groundbreaking innovations in microscale technologies with simplicity in design and use, Daktari brings this essential blood test to parts of the world where millions of people now have access to life-saving drugs, yet cannot receive the best treatment due to inadequate diagnostics.\n\nAs simple in concept and as easy to use as a glucose meter, Daktari technology overcomes the two critical barriers to point-of-care testing: complex sample preparation, and fragile, expensive optical sensors.\n\nUnencumbered by the lenses, cameras, filters or complex optics that put many diagnostic tests out of reach for clinics, health posts, and mobile caregivers, Daktari CD4 will put the power of accurate test results in the hands of the people who need them.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"DASARAN","_href":"/solutions/dasaran-ed-tech-company","template":"solution","category":"education","id":"1ors0048","_txt":"DASARAN (which means “classroom” in the Armenian language) is a simple-to-use cloud-based Educational Development System that provides transparent and innovative performance management and data analysis services combined with interactive learning content and communication channels for school students, parents, teachers, administrators, and policymakers. The platform helps build infrastructural capacity through low-cost, yet high-quality innovative technologies for more efficient educational solutions that address UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In line with the world’s best practices, DASARAN disrupts the entire public education ecosystem by helping meet educational-technological development goals, advancing evidence-based decision-making, improving student performance, and augmenting teacher capacity. \nThe platform’s impact is achieved through some major components:\n* Distance-Learning Toolset allowing teachers to create online courses in the subjects of their instruction and deliver the courses directly to their class students. Furthermore, the Distance-Learning Toolset integrates a Knowledge-Assessment Mechanism, through which teachers can quickly add quizzes to the courses and assess their students’ knowledge of the particular subject areas and topics.\n* A learning management system that combines classroom management, journals to help track assignments and homework, student performance statistics, etc., provides insights to all education stakeholders and promotes transparency in public schools. The system helps schools set standards and establish routines (such as annual reports, yearly school report cards, etc.) to further build their capacity, sustainability, and withstand changes in school administration and political priorities.\n* A data analytics tool for educational policy-making allows for effective monitoring of schools and a more accurate measurement of education indicators across a country. The tool provides real-time statistical data and comparative analysis on school management efficiency, school enrolment, and student performance using various indicators. This helps policymakers to analyze educational conditions and to assess the different diagnostic information to bring quality education to every student.\n* Customized e-learning and gamified education approach, encompassing a wide knowledge base that covers a wide range of topics as disaster risk reduction, environmental protection, energy conservation, human rights, constitutional rights, intercultural learning, social inclusion, tolerance among others. This approach allows DASARAN not just to teach students a set of knowledge and information, but to shape their behavioral patterns as civil citizens.\n\n\n"},{"name":"UbiSlate Calling Tablets","_href":"/solutions/datawind-ubislate-calling-tablets","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","connectivity, devices"],"id":"303","_txt":"UbiSlate offers several low-cost multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablet /smartphones. They can come with embedded WiFi, Bluetooth, separate keyboard, or apps. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS allows for hundreds of thousands of educational apps. Watch videos / surf the web / complete school or office work anywhere, any time.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Ubislate Tablets","_href":"/solutions/datawind-ubislate-tablets","template":"solution","category":"education","id":"1negv2pb","_txt":"UbiSlate offers several low-cost multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablets. They can come with embedded WiFi, Bluetooth, separate keyboard, or apps. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS allows for hundreds of thousands of educational apps. Watch videos / surf the web / complete school or office work anywhere, any time.\nBreaking the Affordability Barrier\nWith over 4 billion people around the globe still not connected to the internet, affordability remains a key challenge. We break the affordability barrier with the world's most affordable tablets, phablets and smartphones. Our patented technology allows for a fast, rich and affordable experience on existing networks without any new infrastructure.\n\n"},{"name":"UbiSlate7Ci Tablet","_href":"/solutions/datawind-ubislate7ci-tablet","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","connectivity, devices"],"id":"304","_txt":"The UbiSlate7Ci is a low-cost 7\" multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablet. It comes with an embedded WiFi module. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS allows for hundreds of thousands of educational apps. Watch videos / surf the web / complete school or office work anywhere, any time.\n\n"},{"name":"DayOne Waterbag","_href":"/solutions/dayone-response-waterbag","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"464","_txt":"The DayOne Waterbag is personal water treatment gear that provides all four elements of municipal water supply: collection, transport, treatment, and protected storage.\n\nProduct Details:\n - Ship 3x more Waterbags than collapsible containers.\n - 10 Liter capacity, compact and reusable.\n - Visual indication that water is clean.\n - Roll down sealing closure ensures safety from recontamination.\n - Clasped wide mouth opening for easy filling in only 3- inches of standing water.\n - Backpack straps decrease fatigue in hauling water long distances.\n - Meets WHO, Sphere, and US EPA emergency drinking water guidelines.\n - Multi-treatment processes flocculent, disinfectant and microfiltration.\n - Drinking hose for ease of dispensing.\n\n"},{"name":"GravityLight","_href":"/solutions/deciwatt-gravitylight","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"324","_txt":"GravityLight is a lighting alternative to dangerous and costly kerosene lamps.  With the GravityLight, light is produced by the force of gravity.  As a weight (approximately 10kg bag of rocks) descends, it is attached to a cord which powers the light.  The weight produces light the entire time it is falling - about 15 to 30 minutes.  The weight can be immediately raised and allowed to descend again for continued light.\n\nThe intention is that the basic, lowest cost GravityLight will have a built in LED light, for general illumination. It has screw terminals which enable a wire to be connected with several additional LED lights along its length for additional ambient lighting, at the end of which is a more powerful light to be used as a task light, which can be hung over a table, or pointed like a torch.\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Bacteriological Kit No 1","_href":"/solutions/delagua-bacteriological-kit-no-1","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"741","_txt":"Originally designed for UNICEF, this kit provides information about the safety of water in difficult situations or remote areas where laboratory facilities do not exist. It includes the Oxfam-DelAgua Single Incubator Water Testing Kit which was designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms such as E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal waterborne pathogens. In addition, this kit can perform tests for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and conductivity.\n\nThe kit is designed to carry out eight basic tests to measure the quality of drinking water:\n-microbiological quality\n-turbidity\n-free chlorine\n-total chlorine\n-conductivity\n-Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)\n-pH\n-temperature\n\n\nUsers require the following items to start testing:\n-Pressure cooker or portable steriliser or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital.\n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per-test)\n-Distilled water\n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker\n-Clean Cloths\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Bacteriological Kit No 2","_href":"/solutions/delagua-bacteriological-kit-no-2","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"742","_txt":"The DelAgua Bacteriological Kit No. 2 provides information about the safety of water in difficult situations or remote areas where laboratory facilities do not exist. It includes the Oxfam-DelAgua Dual Incubator Water Testing Kit which was designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms such as E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal waterborne pathogens. In addition, this kit can perform tests for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and conductivity and contains a Multi-parameter Photometer (specific reagents on request). \n\nThe kit is designed to carry out numerous basic tests to measure the quality of drinking water: \n-microbiological quality \n-turbidity \n-free chlorine \n-total chlorine \n-conductivity \n-Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) \n-pH \n-temperature\n-over 70 parameters, physical, chemical and biological\n\nUsers require the following items to start testing: \n-Pressure cooker or portable sterilizer or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital. \n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per-test) \n-Distilled water \n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker \n-Clean Cloths \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Bacteriological Kit No 3","_href":"/solutions/delagua-bacteriological-kit-no-3","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"743","_txt":"This water testing kits is designed for scenarios in which a broad physicochemical test suite is needed, but only fecal coliforms are of interest.\n\nThe kit includes the Oxfam-DelAgua Single Incubator which was designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms such as E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal waterborne pathogens. Additionally, the kit contains a Multiparameter Photometer (reagents on request), a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Conductivity and pH meter and a Turbidity Meter. \n\nThis kit can perform 40 basic tests to assess the quality of the drinking water. \n\nUsers require the following items to start testing: \n-Pressure cooker, portable sterilizer or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital. \n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per-test) \n-Distilled water \n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker \n-Clean cloths\n\nThe kit is designed for use in the field, but may also be used in a laboratory or other permanent locations. The integrated battery allows 5 cycles between recharges.\n\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Benchtop Incubator","_href":"/solutions/delagua-benchtop-incubator","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"740","_txt":"The Single Incubator Benchtop Kit is designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms for E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal waterborne pathogens. \n\nThe Benchtop Kit, for use where the power supply is regular and constant, comes with an AC adaptor and no internal battery. This kit offers all the testing capability of the DelAgua Single Incubator kit but runs on main power. Modified internal electronics allow it to be powered via a connection to an external battery or to a cigarette lighter socket. Therefore, it can still be taken into the field if needed and is well suited for field laboratories.\n\nThe kit is designed to carry out six basic tests to measure the quality of drinking water:\n-microbiological quality \n-turbidity \n-free chlorine \n-total chlorine \n-pH \n-temperature \n\nUsers require the following items to start testing: \n-Pressure cooker, portable sterilizer or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital. \n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per test) \n-Distilled water \n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker \n-Clean cloths\n\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Dual Incubator","_href":"/solutions/delagua-dual-incubator","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"739","_txt":"The Oxfam-DelAgua Dual Incubator Kit is designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms (fecal coliforms) for E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal waterborne pathogens. The kit can be run from a DC power adaptor or the separate external battery pack.\n\nThe kit is designed to carry out seven tests to measure the quality of drinking water:\n-microbiological quality at 2 temperatures of incubation\n-total coliform (due to twin chambers)\n-turbidity\n-free chlorine\n-total chlorine\n-pH\n-temperature\n\nUsers require the following items to start testing:\n-Pressure cooker, portable sterilizer or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital.\n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per-test)\n-Distilled water\n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker\n-Clean cloths\n\n"},{"name":"DelAgua Single Incubator","_href":"/solutions/delagua-single-incubator","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"738","_txt":"The Oxfam-DelAgua Single Incubator Kit is designed for microbiological water monitoring via detection of indicator organisms (fecal coliforms) for E. coli, cholera, salmonella and other fecal water-borne pathogens. The kit allows for complete portability for testing in remote areas, and it has an internal battery, sealed within the case housing, which can be re-charged from power mains or a car battery.\n\nThe kit is designed to carry out six basic tests to measure the quality of drinking water: \n-microbiological quality\n-turbidity\n-free chlorine\n-total chlorine\n-pH\n-temperature\n\nUsers require the following items to start testing:\n-Pressure cooker, portable sterilizer or access to an autoclave e.g. in a hospital.\n-Methanol (approx. 1 ml per-test)\n-Distilled water\n-1 liter measuring cylinder or beaker\n-Clean cloths\n\n"},{"name":"The Desert Green House Project","_href":"/solutions/desert-green-house-project-the","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","methods-and-learning"],"id":"556","_txt":"The desert greenhouse is a method for transforming sandy wasteland into arable land to plant vegetables and fruits and to increase the output of high-quality agricultural products.\n\nAccording to scientific inspection and verification, many desert areas possess good natural conditions which can be developed and utilized to build greenhouses. Despite scarce rainfall, desert areas contain valuable building materials such as sand, wheat, straw, twigs and other organic materials. By using these readily available resources to construct greenhouses, construction and operational costs are minimized and organic cultivation is achieved. As a result, desert greenhouses produce social, economic and ecological benefits.\n\nGrooves are dug in the sand which hold tree bark, sawdust, poultry manure or oil cake mixed evenly with sandy soil. When fully fermented, this mixture creates a vegetative environment in which seedlings can be planted. The temperature in the desert greenhouse is usually between 15 and 25 degrees centigrade for most kinds of planted fruits and vegetables. The operational greenhouse in China shows positive results as eggplants, peppers, watermelons, tomatoes and other crops prosper.\n\nThe annual cost to maintain a greenhouse is around $3,200 USD. To construct a greenhouse in a typical desert surrounding requires about $7,150 USD. A desert green house investor can gain back their investment within two years.\n\n\n"},{"name":"ReMotion Knee","_href":"/solutions/design-revolution-jaipur-knee-remotion","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","medical-and-surgical"],"id":"268","_txt":"Globally, approximately 10 million above-knee amputees live in developing countries and need assistive devices to regain mobility and return to work. The knee joint is the most complex and expensive component of a leg prosthesis system, and modern prosthesis, with price tags that can reach tens of thousands of dollars are prohibitively expensive for the 80% of amputees who live on less than $4 a day.\n\nThe ReMotion Knee is a low-cost, high-quality device designed specifically to fit the needs and financial constraints of these amputees. Currently, Design Revolution is conducting field testing for this project. They plan to fit 1,000 amputees in India with the help of their supporters. The prosthetic can handle 165 degrees of motion, to facilitate sitting and squatting.\n\n"},{"name":"DtM-v3.1 Face Shield","_href":"/solutions/design-that-matters-dtm-v3-1-face-shield","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"250riwx7","_txt":"**Information updated: April 24th 2020**\n\nThis is a 3D-printable headband.\n\nFrom the open source design, a headband can be printed, to which a transparent face shield can be attached that limits aerosol and splatter exposure from in front and above, while providing top ventilation and which is re-usable for a single user.\n\nNote that this solution is a collection of open source files only. Design That Matters is not currently constructing the DtM-v3.1 Face Shield for distribution.\n\n"},{"name":"Firefly Newborn Phototherapy Device","_href":"/solutions/design-that-matters-firefly-newborn-phototherapy-device","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"362","_txt":"Firefly is a device designed to treat infant jaundice in a hospital setting, designed specifically for low resource settings to reduce the cost of phototherapy treatment.  The devices (including a LED blue light source and basinet) are designed to operate continuously 24 hours a day for 5 years, with an estimated treatment cost per infant of $1.50.\n\n"},{"name":"IV Drip Controller","_href":"/solutions/design-that-matters-iv-drip-controller","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"209","_txt":"This device allows for controlled administration of intravenous medicine without the need for trained staff or specialized equipment. In developed nations IV drips are delivered by electric pumps when dosing accuracy is needed. These provide and accurate and consistent flow but are expensive and require electricity. IV drips can be administered by gravity but current valves are not intuitive and require practice to use. In emergencies untrained persons are often performing IV administration and may give an incorrect dose due to the design of these valves. This improved valve adjusts flow volume linearly based on the position of a wheel. It is similar to existing designs but the groove the tube sits on is curved, which means the wheel compresses the tube gradually as it is spun up the track on the valve.This makes it easier to use and allows a scale to be printed on the valve body showing what the flow rate is at any given position. Flow rate can be adjusted quickly and with more certainty. This relatively simple design change to an existing product could save lives from medication errors.\n\n"},{"name":"Ecological Sanitation System (Ecosan)","_href":"/solutions/design-without-borders-uganda-ecological-sanitation-system-ecosan","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"624","_txt":"Ecological Sanitation (Ecosan) is a system in which human waste is used as fertilizer.  \n\nLimited access to water and poor infrastructure in the slum areas precludes the use of water closets.  In collaboration with Crestanks, a Ugandan manufacturer of plastic products, Design without Borders has developed an ecological urinal for domestic use. The urinal addresses challenges such as lack of space and cleanliness. Upkeep is simple and production is economical. The urinal preserves all nutrients in the urine, so that it can be easily processed to become high-quality fertilizer.\n\nFeatures:\n - Aimed towards private households\n - Based on a standardized plastic can, a product that is easily available and which users are familiar with\n - Prevents odors, takes up little space, and requires minimum upkeep\n - Inexpensive to produce and affordable for end-users\n - Portable, and therefore works well in the context of larger collection systems\n - Preserves all the nutrients in the urine, so that it can easily be processed into high-quality fertilizer\n\n\n"},{"name":"LogAlto","_href":"/solutions/devalto-technologies-logalto","template":"solution","category":"other","tags":"monitoring-and-evaluation-tools","id":"15uxv54e","_txt":"LogAlto is a collaborative web-based software for monitoring and evaluation of international development projects. It can be used for the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of development projects, NGOs, foundations, ministries, government institutions and donors. The software can be used in an out-of-the-box configuration or tailored for an organization's specific needs.\n\nLogAlto is a subscription-based service with a base number of 50 users per-subscription and can take between one week to a year to incorporate into an organization, depending on the size of the organization and how customized the software needs to be.\n\n"},{"name":"Development in Gardening (DIG)","_href":"/solutions/development-in-gardening-dig","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","medical"],"tags":"methods-and-learning, nutrition","id":"418","_txt":"Development in Gardening (DIG) is improving the nutrition and livelihoods of the most vulnerable communities by supporting them in a self-directed journey to plant gardens that grow health, wealth and a sense of belonging. DIG's human centered design approach to sustainable gardening teaches people to better meet their dietary and economic needs, and because we support their leadership in directing how and what they grow, farmers also harvest a new sense of autonomy and community interdependence. DIG is unlocking a farmer's ability to break the cycle of hunger so they can harvest a better future.\n\n"},{"name":"Liver Function Test","_href":"/solutions/diagnostics-for-all-liver-function-test","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, medical-devices","id":"172","_txt":"DFA’s first project is a rapid, low-cost, point-of-care diagnostic device to monitor liver function. While many of the highly potent drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS and TB are toxic to the liver, deaths due to drug-induced liver failure are very rare in countries like the United States, where a patient’s liver function is monitored regularly. Yet this is not the case in resource-poor countries, where roughly 20% of TB patients and 25% of HIV/AIDS patients, lacking access to diagnostic tools, succumb to liver complications related to their treatment.\n\nDesigned specifically for use in the developing world, DFA’s device will enable semi-quantitative determination of two key liver enzymes, AST (aspartate transaminase) and ALT (alanine transaminase), which are routinely used to measure liver toxicity amongst patients receiving antiretroviral medications. As the liver becomes damaged by potent medications, these two enzymes, usually found in the liver, are released into the blood stream. From a single drop of whole blood, this test will determine whether blood levels of these two enzymes are baseline/normal, greater than two-times baseline/normal, or greater than five-times baseline/normal. The 2x and 5x thresholds, which indicate that treatments should be “monitored closely” or “altered immediately”, correspond to protocols established by the U.S. FDA to guide treatment during clinical trials.\n\nThe liver function test is targeted to cost $0.10 or less, will be about the size of a postage stamp, and will function without external power or equipment. The output will be a straightforward, semi-quantitative colorimetric indication of enzyme levels and will be easily integrated into telemedicine networks.\n\n"},{"name":"CommCare","_href":"/solutions/dimagi-commcare","template":"solution","category":["education","medical","other"],"tags":["mobile-health","monitoring-and-evaluation-tools","connectivity, mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"502","_txt":"CommCare is an offline-first, open-source data collection and service delivery platform that is used by more than 700,000 community health workers around the world. Cumulatively, these frontline workers have registered over 400 million people with CommCare's web and mobile applications, including one in every 70 births worldwide.          \n\nThe platform offers key functionality like Case Management, allowing users to register and follow-up with cases and then securely share the information with other workers in the field. Administrators can review data remotely in real-time reports and export data to their analytics platform of choice. In addition to immediately sending data to secure servers over a wireless connection (cellular & WiFi), apps built on CommCare also work offline, storing data locally until their connection is restored. CommCare's easy-to-use form builder also allows for the integration of SMS notifications, audio and video recording, and GPS locations.         \n\nCommCare has been proven to decrease maternal mortality rates by 18% and infant mortality rates by almost 50%. Programs run on CommCare can diagnose patients up to 41% faster than paper-based tools, and frontline workers using apps built on CommCare are 37% more likely to report a high level of confidence in their ability to do their job.         \n\nMore than 2,000 projects across 80 countries trust CommCare with their data collection needs today.       \n\n"},{"name":"Plastic Bag Mosquito Nets","_href":"/solutions/doane-nets-project-plastic-bag-mosquito","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"537","_txt":"Plastic Bag Mosquito Nets are easily made from recycled plastic bags by binding eight layers of plastic with any household iron.  The resulting base material is strong and can be used for a wide variety of projects, including mosquito nets. Holes for the net are generated by making a modified sewing machine needle and using either an electric or treadle sewing machine.  \n\nPeople may choose to make Plastic Bag Mosquito Nets to prevent malaria in their household, or to sell additional nets as an income-generating activity.  Either way, the production of the nets helps reduce waste by making use of discarded plastic bags.\n\nDetailed information, including do-it-yourself guides and instructional videos are available on the Doane Nets Project website.\n\n"},{"name":"MiGene Family History Application","_href":"/solutions/dr-shane-quinonez-m-d-migene-family-history-application","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health, women-and-children","id":"1fxxa802","_txt":"The MiGene Family History Application is a mobile app available for Android that assists physicians in gathering patient demographic data and medical histories. It can also record data and, while helping community health workers care for their patients. The app tracks the number of diagnosed (living and deceased) relatives, which establishes a three-generation lineage. Based on the medical diagnoses entered, genetic counseling information is provided to the physicians to pass on to the patients.\n\n"},{"name":"Driptech Irrigation for Small-Plot Farmers","_href":"/solutions/driptech-irrigation-for-small-plot-farmers","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"383","_txt":"Driptech drip irrigation tubing delivers uniform water flow into the roots of the crop via precisely punched holes. The Driptech tubing requires no expensive and complex emitters, eliminating the top cause for clogging. To adjust for the size of a land plot, a farmer needs to just scale up or down the number of Driptech rolls. Each roll contains 200 meters in length of tubing.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Nanoparticle Technology for Water Purification","_href":"/solutions/dst-unit-of-nanoscience-and-thematic-excellence-indian-institute-technology-madras-nanoparticle-for-water-purification","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"392","_txt":"Professor Pradeep's group found that noble metal nanoparticles can completely degrade halocarbons into amorphous carbon and metal halides. This discovery has lead to world’s first nanotechnology based filter for pesticide removal. His group developed several technologies to remove contaminants from drinking water. Combining several such materials, an all-inclusive affordable drinking water purifier has been developed.\n\nThe water purification system uses nanotechnology to remove bacteria, viruses and other contaminants by filtering water through a specially crafted mixture of nanoparticles.\n\n"},{"name":"Duffily Bag","_href":"/solutions/duffily-bag","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"1ewm8xnt","_txt":"The Duffily Bag is a sleeping bag designed to alleviate the problems faced by homeless people sleeping on the streets. It is lightweight, waterproof, heat-retaining, non-flammable, highly reflective, and made of metallic bubble wrap. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Eco-Loo Toilet basin system","_href":"/solutions/ecoloo-toilet-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"2j7vldtc","_txt":"Lifewise Eco-Loo is a washbasin mounted on top of a standard flush toilet. The basin captures the waste water from handwashing and uses for flushing the toilet reducing water waste. By using the Lifewise Eco-Loo an average of 56 litres of water can be saved per day per person.   \n\n\n"},{"name":"EcoSteps Sandbag Building","_href":"/solutions/ecosteps-sandbag-building","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"692","_txt":"The EcoSteps Sandbag building method was developed in South Africa as a low-cost housing solution. The method consists of three elements:\n\n- A framework of Eco-Beams (timber and metal beams that form the framework for the sandbag walls)\n- Specially formulated geo-fabric bags, filled with sand and stacked between the beams\n- Cladding with wire mesh and either plaster, timber or plasterboard\n\nThe completed structure is waterproof, fire resistant and soundproof and has beneficial thermal properties (cool in summer and warm in winter). While standard walls may develop cracks in the plasterwork that carry through the entire wall, cracks do not develop throughout sandbag walls.\n\nOnce the framework is in place, filling and stacking sandbags may be undertaken by unskilled workers or by the owners themselves, reducing labor costs and potentially providing job opportunities to the local community. Much of the sand required to build the structure can be obtained on-site.\n\nThis form of construction is ideal in isolated areas, as the weight and design of the construction material makes it easy to transport. Adoption of the Eco-Beam Sandbag system can decrease building costs while remaining environmentally friendly. \n\nEco-Beam Sandbag homes can be produced and built in a short period of time, as no masonry is necessary. Once the beams and bags have been transported to the site, the framework can be erected within a few days.\n\n\n"},{"name":"EcoZoom Charcoal Stoves","_href":"/solutions/ecozoom-charcoal-stoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"685","_txt":"EcoZoom Charcoal Stoves are designed for urban areas where families spend a large amount of their monthly income on fuel for cooking. This durable line of stoves have a 3-6 month payback period.  There is one main model, the Zoom Jet.  The Zoom Jet has two varieties, 24 and 28 cm.  \n\nEcoZoom's precise internal stove dimensions are essential to achieving high combustion efficiency and heat transfer, capable of emitting up to 23,000 BTUs. Combined with a fully insulated body, the stove is safe, efficient, and a powerful cooking machine. EcoZoom stoves use up to 60% less fuel and emit 70% less smoke than cooking on an open fire, reducing consumption of natural resources and toxic smoke inhalation.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"EcoZoom Plancha Rocket Stove","_href":"/solutions/ecozoom-plancha-rocket-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"659","_txt":"EcoZoom's Plancha rocket stove provides an alternative to cooking with gas or electricity. The Plancha Rocket Stove incorporates EcoZoom's core clean-cooking technology into a double burner chimney stove that is ideal for off-grid cooking needs. There are two combustion chambers which allow for the user to cook two dishes simultaneously. \n\nBoth chambers have a refractory metal lining that protects the ceramic insulation, increases the life of the stove and improves combustion efficiency. This stove also features EcoZoom's hinged combustion chamber doors, enabling for an effortless conversion from wood to charcoal fuels. Both the main combustion chamber doors and the damper doors have reinforced metal frames and have hinges that serve to securely close the doors and regulate airflow. \n\nThe Plancha's large cast iron plancha (griddle) heats evenly and can be used to keep items warm after cooking. Cooler to the touch than traditional stoves, the Plancha has a thick, durable construction to keep users and their cooking surfaces safe. This stove is not rated for indoor use.\n\n"},{"name":"EcoZoom Rocket Cookstoves","_href":"/solutions/ecozoom-rocket-cookstoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"684","_txt":"The EcoZoom Wood Stoves are a variety of stoves that help users cook in areas with limited resources. EcoZoom's durable stoves last between one and five years. EcoZoom's line of basic cookstoves include three models: The Zoom Relief, The Zoom Stove, and The Zoom Dura.\n\nEcoZoom stoves use a rocket stove design, which directs air through burning fuel in an internal chimney. The height and diameter of the combustion chamber causes oxygen to stoke the flame above the fuel, which promotes efficient combustion and generates less smoke than an open-flame fire. \n\nEcoZoom's precise internal stove dimensions are essential to achieving high combustion efficiency and heat transfer, capable of emitting up to 23,000 BTUs. The bodies of these stoves are fully insulated. The EcoZoom stoves use up to 60% less fuel and emit 70% less smoke than cooking on an open fire, reducing consumption of natural resources while also reducing toxic smoke inhalation.\n\n"},{"name":"OneDollarGlasses","_href":"/solutions/eindollarbrille-e-v-onedollarglasses","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100"],"id":"396","_txt":"The OneDollarGlasses are manufactured on bending and milling machines specially designed for this purpose. The spectacle frames consist of a lightweight and flexible frame made of extremely robust, rustproof and hypoallergenic spring steel wire (1 mm). The frames are manufactured by hand on a bending device which does not need a power supply. Different physiognomies can be taken into account individually when bending the frame. The elliptical polished, unbreakable lenses are given the notches and steps for fastening in the spectacle frames on the milling attachment and can be inserted in no time. This milling machine can be operated via a decentralized power supply thanks to the low power consumption (generator or solar station). Heat-shrinkable sleeves made of hypoallergenic plastic on the ear piece ends increase the wearing comfort of the glasses. Because the glasses have very little weight, they do not require nosebridges. Two coloured glass pearls give each pair of glasses its own personal design.\n\n"},{"name":"Einztein","_href":"/solutions/einztein","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"119","_txt":"Einztein serves as a searchable catalog of curated courses offered by providers as diverse as Stanford University and The British Museum. To find a course, enter a term in the search box and click ''search'' -– or browse the selection of subjects. You can also filter your search results by course provider, subject and media type. Finally, try clicking some of the related subject tags that you see to further refine your search. Your search results will consist of course suggestions. You can browse the course descriptions, check out which courses received a good rating, and link out for a closer look.\n\n"},{"name":"Paqualab Portable Incubators & Filtration Unit","_href":"/solutions/ele-international-paqualab-portable-incubators-and-filtration-unit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"755","_txt":"The Paqualab is a portable testing system for monitoring key drinking water parameters on site. The system is capable of performing chemical, biological and physical tests, including:\n\n-pH\n-Temperature\n-Conductivity\n-TDS,\n-Turbidity \n-Chlorine\n-Ammonia\n-Nitrates\n-Nitrites\n-Fecal Coliforms\n-Total Coliforms\n\nA manual vacuum filtration unit allows a measured sample to be drawn through a sterile gridded membrane filter, and then applied to an absorbent pad, which has been pre-soaked in a membrane lauryl sulphate medium and held within a reusable aluminum petri dish. The sample pad is then incubated in a portable incubator compartment. \n\nUp to 50 dishes can be simultaneously incubated in two separate compartments at +37˚C or +44˚C depending on method (chambers are individually switchable). Components and consumables for up to 200 tests in total are included.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Embrace Infant Warmer","_href":"/solutions/embrace-infant-warmer","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"229","_txt":"The Embrace Infant Warmer is a low-cost infant warmer designed for the developing world. The design looks like a miniature sleeping bag, but in reality, will saves lives of vulnerable infants. It is a new, low-cost solution to help keep low birth weight babies' body temperature warm so they can survive and thrive in developing countries.\n\nHow it works:\n- Heat the phase-change pouch using the electric heater or the non-electric heating unit with hot water. Within 20 minutes, the pouch will heat up to 37C (98.6F), a temperature critical to a child’s survival.\n- Place the heated pouch into the sleeping bag warmer and lay the baby inside. The pouch can be reheated hundreds of times. An indicator shows when it needs to be reheated.\n- The pouch will remain between 37-35C for at least four hours. The phase-change material will absorb heat from the baby if the baby gets too hot, or release heat if the baby gets too cold.\n\n"},{"name":"Spiro Wave","_href":"/solutions/emergency-ventilator-response-spiro-wave","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24xotcxh","_txt":"**Information Updated: April 27th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device.\n\nSpiro Wave is a low-cost automatic resuscitator that helps hospitals expand their capacity to care for patients with critical ventilation needs. The cost per unit is expected to be between $2,500 and $5,000\n\nSpecs Summary:\n* The positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is adjustable up to 25 cmH2O.\n* Uninterruptible power supply for 10mins.\n* Programmable Tidal Volume: 200 to 800 mL  \n* Respiratory Rate: 10 - 35\n* I/E ratio: from 1.1 to 1.4\n* Alarms and Display as required in FDA Emergency Use Authorization framework.\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n"},{"name":"Sandbags","_href":"/solutions/enactus-cairo-university-sandbags","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"593","_txt":"Enactus Cairo University builds low-cost, sustainable Earth Bag buildings that provide an alternative to traditional housing during housing shortages. The main focus of building Earth Bag houses is to provide suitable homes for homeless populations by utilizing Earth Bags, which have many economic, environmental and social advantages.\n\nIn addition to providing shelter for the homeless, the organization is also aiming to decrease the unemployment rate by teaching the Bedouin youth the craft of building Earth Bag houses.\n\nConstructing a fully functioning house using sandbags is done using sediment material that is extracted from the earth. Using readily available materials from the ground is significantly less expensive than building a traditional concrete house, while it also reduces pollution and saves time, as an Earth Bag house can be fully constructed in approximately 15 days.\n\nThis use of Earth Bags (sandbags) is both an old and and new application. Sandbags have long been used particularly by the military to create strong, protective barriers, as well as for flood control. These applications carry over to housing construction. The sandbags create substantial walls, allowing them to resist severe weather, bullets, earthquakes and floods.\n\n"},{"name":"Stream Engine","_href":"/solutions/energy-systems-and-design-stream-engine","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"71","_txt":"The Stream Engine employs a brushless, permanent magnet alternator which is adjustable, enabling the user to match turbine output to the electrical load. It has higher efficiency than previous alternators, and is capable of outputs over 1 kilowatt (kW). It is equipped with a rugged bronze turgo wheel, universal nozzles (adaptable to sizing from 3 mm (1/8 inch) to 25 mm (1 inch), and a digital multimeter which is used to measure output current. The entire system is made of non-corrosive alloys for long life and durability. This machine can produce power from heads as low as 2 metres (6 feet) to over 100 metres ( 300 feet).\n\nFeatures:\n\n* A rugged bronze turgo wheel\n* Adjustable output Permanent Magnet Alternator, with Epoxy Encapsulated Stator\n* Non-Corrosive Precision Made Parts.\n* Operates with heads of 2 metres minimum\n* Explanatory manual and multimeter included.\n* Straightforward Installation\n* 1 Year Warranty\n\n"},{"name":"Enviro Loo","_href":"/solutions/enviro-options-pty-loo","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","sanitation"],"id":"553","_txt":"The Enviro Loo is a waterless toilet system that provides a safe, non-polluting and cost-effective solution to lack of adequate sanitation facilities. Installed as a permanent structure, the Enviro Loo never requires replacement, relocation or removal.\n\nThe Enviro Loo is a \"dry or waterless sanitation system\". Liquid and solid waste are separated as they enter the container via the toilet bowl. Liquid waste drains to the bottom of the container while solid waste remains on the drying plate. The waste is exposed to continuous airflow that is driven through the unit by the forced aeration ventilation system. The movement of air is assisted by the ventilation extraction unit positioned on top of the outlet vent pipe. As the air moves through the system, it dehydrates the solid waste as it migrates down the sloped drying plate. The liquid that has drained to the bottom of the container evaporates. Sunlight absorbed by the black inspection cover increases the ambient temperature within the container.\n\nThe intense heat, prolonged retention periods and oxygen-rich air that is drawn in dehydrate and decompose the waste. At the end of this process the waste is converted via the stimulated bacterial and biological activity into an inoffensive, stabilized material which is reduced to roughly 5% of its original volume. The negative pressure within the container prevents the escape of any odor through the toilet bowl or the air inlet pipes.\n\nCurrently, there are four Enviro Loo models available with the same standard of materials and principles. The differences reside in capacity and unit specifications. The solutions are catered to domestic, communal and industrial uses. The prices of the systems vary from $600 USD.       \n\n"},{"name":"Envirofit Charcoal Stoves","_href":"/solutions/envirofit-international-charcoal-stoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"431","_txt":"Envirfit charcoal stoves are clean burning and produce less carbon monoxide emissions than traditional cookstoves.  All stoves meet carbon monoxide exposure limit standards set forth by the World Health Organization.  These stoves are also designed to maximize heat efficiency, making cooking in the kitchen faster, safer, and more economical.\n\nThere are multiple charcoal stove models available:\n- CH-2200\n- CH-4400\n- CH-5200\n- CH-2300\n\n"},{"name":"Envirofit Pureflame Gas Stove","_href":"/solutions/envirofit-international-pureflame-gas-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"433","_txt":"The Envirofit Pureflame cookstove is a liquified petroleum gas stove.  This gas cooking range offers child-resistant burner controls, as well as an optional ignition actuator for quick and safe lighting.  Available in stainless steel, or the popular ‘Envirofit Flame Orange’, customers can choose from two or four burner capacity to meet their cooking needs.\n\nFeatures:\n- Flame failure safety valve\n- High grade stainless steel surface\n- Enamel coated pot support\n- Single piece drip pan\n- Press fit heat resistant ignition knobs\n\n"},{"name":"Envirofit SaverPro100 Stove","_href":"/solutions/envirofit-international-saverpro100-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"432","_txt":"The Envirofit SaverPro100 Stove combines the technology from Envirofit household cookstoves into an institutional-sized cookstove, making it a suitable cooking alternative for restaurants, orphanages, schools, and community centers. With three pieces of wood the SaverPro 100 Wood Professional stove can prepare a meal for 300 students in half the time, while saving up to $2,400 a year in fuel costs. Virtually eliminating smoke, the SaverPro 100 creates a cleaner, healthier kitchen.\n\nFeatures:\n Chimney\n Integrated 100L Stainless Steel Pot\n Insulated Hot Gas Path\n Rust Resistant Combustion Chamber\n Strong Supporting Legs\n Wood Support\n Adjustable / Leveling Feet\n\nFeatures:- Pot Volume: 100L- Time to Boil: 48 minutes for 75L- Thermal Efficiency: 50%- Firepower: 30kW- Lifespan: 5 year minimum- Easy to maintain with cleanable chimney- Portable, stable and safe\n\n"},{"name":"Envirofit Wood Stoves","_href":"/solutions/envirofit-international-wood-stoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"430","_txt":"Envirofit wood stoves are a tested biomass cooking solution with multiple different models available:\nSupersaver GL Wood, Supersaver AI Wood, Supersaver Wood, and SuperSaver Griddle\n\nEnvirofit wood stoves are designed with the following features:\n- Reduces smoke, harmful gasses, and toxic emissions\n- Reduces biomass fuel use\n- Reduces cooking time\n- Easy to use, clean and maintain\n\n"},{"name":"GENTL Mask","_href":"/solutions/epam-continuum-gentl-mask","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"253if9pu","_txt":"This is a protective face mask.\nThe GENTL Mask is a flat-cut, three-layer design that utilizes industrial-grade filter materials capable of capturing particulates down to 1 micron, sealed between two layers of non-woven polypropylene.\nThe mask conforms to the face, providing a comfortable and safe fit. Heat sealed edges force air through the filter and non-woven sheets, while a simple, single loop strap secures it in place.\nThe GENTL mask is intended to be disposable after use.\n\n"},{"name":"Esoko","_href":"/solutions/esoko","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","education"],"tags":"methods-and-learning, connectivity, mobile-and-desktop-applications-agri","id":"284","_txt":"Esoko is a technology platform and consulting service that helps organizations profile people and manage the information flows between them. Esoko's focus is on agricultural value chains with the explicit goal of improving the transparency of markets and the operational efficiency of organizations. The founders believe mobile phones provide an unprecedented and disruptive opportunity to change how markets work for both businesses and consumers.\n\nOn one hand, Esoko collects and provides content such as prices, bids and offers, weather, and agricultural tips to which users can subscribe. On the other, Esoko provides a powerful set of tools so that organizations can manage their own information and content: not only pushing out alerts and advisories to the field, but also tracking information from the field (like activities, compliance, profiles).\n\nSmallholder farmers can sign up to Esoko to receive a package of weekly advisory services. This typically consists of current market prices, matching bids and offers, weather forecasts, and news and tips.\nNot only can farmers negotiate better prices, choose different markets, or time sales better, but they may also participate in outgrower schemes through Esoko profiling and reputational history. The goal is simply to put more money into the hands of smallholder farmers, and try to address the information asymmetry that exists where farmers are frequently disadvantaged price-takers, often selling at a loss. After receiving better information, income improvements for farmers are estimated to be between 10-30%. Sometimes individual sales to new markets can increase by 100%. Esoko is not trying to remove the important role that traders must continue to play, but believes a more transparent system will reduce the overall time to market for goods, improve margins for all, and create an ecosystem of facilitation and brokering.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Lifeshelter","_href":"/solutions/evershelter-aps-lifeshelter","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"582","_txt":"Lifeshelter® is a simple, sustainable and well-insulated shelter for rehousing projects around the world. Our award-winning Family Shelter offers a safe and secure shelter resistant to all weather conditions and is complying with the UN standards for recommended minimum living area for a family of 5 people. The Family Shelter is constructed with unique insulating panels that ensure an energy-efficient and healthy indoor environment in all climates. The sturdy construction, sound insulation, and lockable doors offer the families a feeling of safety and privacy.\n\nLifeshelter is a rehousing solution that will eliminate the use of tent-houses that are often discarded. The solution is based on an innovative patent pending concept that is ideal for rapid temporary rehousing in emergency situations, as well as being repurposed for permanent housing. \n\nThe concept inspires housing construction methods that are an alternative to typical corrugated iron-sheeted roof structures that are ubiquitous throughout slums. By integrating local materials such as clay or lime-stone, it is possible to plaster the shelter to have a more permanent and solid structure.\n\nFeatures:\n- Simple and easy to erect\n- Cost effective\n- Mobile and reusable\n- Well-insulated\n- Sturdy\n- Adaptable design\n\n"},{"name":"Magnesium Sulfate to Fight Preeclampsia and Eclampsia","_href":"/solutions/every-woman-child-magnesium-sulfate-to-fight-preeclampsia-and-eclampsia","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"378","_txt":"The second leading cause of maternal death is pre-eclampsia/eclampsia—most often detected through the  elevation of blood pressure during pregnancy—which can lead to seizures, kidney and liver damage, and both maternal and infant deaths, if untreated. These conditions claim the lives of an estimated 63,000 women each year, as well as the lives of many of their babies.1 Where a woman gives birth should not decide her fate, and yet the risk that a woman in a developing country will die of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia is approximately 300 times higher than that for a woman in a developed country.1  Several studies have identified magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) as the most effective anticonvulsant for preventing and treating the life-threatening seizures of eclampsia.  MgSO4 is needed at every level of the health care system where deliveries occur, from urban hospitals to rural clinics.2  Most of women with pre-eclampsia will also require antihypertensive therapy, even while on MgSO4.10 Supportive policies and appropriate practices are required to take this important medicine to scale to help reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 target: reducing maternal mortality by 75% by 2015.\n\n"},{"name":"EzyStove","_href":"/solutions/ezylife-usa-ezystove","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"552","_txt":"The EzyStove is a wood-burning stove that is inexpensive, easy to produce and fuel-efficient. Developed to address the needs of emerging market users, EzyStove replaces open fire cooking with a safe and healthy alternative. An EzyStove can reduce the amount of wood required to cook a meal from 40-60%, saving users' time, money and greatly reducing the environmental impact of cooking. EzyStove is also designed to be locally assembled without tools, thereby creating jobs and reducing the cost of transportation into rural areas by a factor of five.\n\nThe EzyStove consists of a fire chamber that is fitted into a metal support frame. The fire chamber and pot support frame are designed as a two-part system with the fire chamber lasting 2-3 years and the pot support frame lasting up to 10 years. As the fire chamber begins to wear out, a replacement fire chamber can be purchased and fitted inside the frame by the customer within seconds, reducing the replacement cost of a new stove by 50% or more. EzyStove decreases deforestation, improves the health of women and children, creates local jobs and drastically reduces carbon dioxide emissions.\n\n\n"},{"name":"YUMA 60L","_href":"/solutions/fenik-yuma-60l","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["cooling","empowering-people"],"id":"sa78k6z","_txt":"\nEvaptainers are electricity-free mobile refrigeration units which run at a low cost. Utilizing the phenomenon of evaporative cooling, rather than more energy-intensive vapor compression refrigeration, the Evaptainer is ideal for use in off-grid rural areas with low relative humidity.\n\nEvaporative cooling has been employed successfully for centuries in products like the Zeer Pot. Proven to be effective for agricultural use, these products have been known to triple or quadruple the shelf-life of most produce. The company has taken these inventions and upgraded them for modern and commercial use. Using state-of-the art materials and improved design, they have created more effective, more durable, easier to use, mass-producible units. The units reach the same thermal efficiency as the Zeer Pot and have extended storage times of fresh food from days to weeks in pilot program tests.\n\nThe Evaptainer has a wide range of applicability and potential markets given the current post-harvest food spoilage levels in developing markets.\n\n\n"},{"name":"ReadyPay Solar Kit","_href":"/solutions/fenix-intl-readypay-solar-kit","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":["energy-generation","lighting"],"id":"269","_txt":"The Fenix ReadyPay Solar Kit is engineered to enable quick 60W-peak charging without spikes, surges and deep discharge to extend the life of the battery.\n\nIncludes:\n- ReadyPay Intelligent Battery\n- 15-watt Solar Panel\n- AC Electric Wall Charger (UK or CE plug)\n- 1.5-watt High Efficiency LED Lightbar\n- USB Universal Clip Charger\n- Nokia Phone Charger (large & small pin)\n- User Manual\n\n"},{"name":"FreshPaper","_href":"/solutions/fenugreen-freshpaper","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","id":"251","_txt":"From Fenugreen.com: FreshPaper is a simple piece of paper that keeps fruits & veggies fresh for 2-4 times longer, organically. ​\n​\n​Made with edible organic ingredients, FreshPaper has a distinctive maple-like scent that signals that the paper is active.​​​\n​\nFreshPaper works like refrigeration by inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth, as well as degradative enzymes.\n​\nSimply drop a small sheet into produce bags, containers, or refrigerator drawers — it's like a “dryer sheet for produce!”\n​\n​Biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable, this award-winning innovation has received international recognition for its potential to change how the world keeps its food fresh.​\n\n"},{"name":"Flat World Knowledge Textbooks","_href":"/solutions/flat-world-knowledge-textbooks","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"132","_txt":"Flat World Knowledge provides a new approach to college textbooks.\n\nOur books are free online. We offer convenient, low-cost choices for students – print-on-demand softcovers, audio books and chapters, self-print options, and more. Our books are open for instructors to modify and make their own (for their own course — not for anybody else's). Our books are the hub of a social learning network where students learn from the book and each other.\n\nFlat World Knowledge. Because great minds are evenly distributed. Great textbooks are not. Until Now.\n\n"},{"name":"Focusspec","_href":"/solutions/focus-on-vision-focusspec","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","medical-and-surgical"],"id":"512","_txt":"Focusspecs are adjustable glasses that can be altered to address the individual wearer's needs. Here's how it works: The lens consists of two optical lenses with third-grade surfaces. Because one lens is the exact inversion of the other, the moment they are placed exactly behind each other the strength of the lens is zero. Converting the lens along the x-axis changes the intensity of the Alvarez lens. Doing the same thing for the y-axis changes the astigmatic correction of the Alvarez lens. The Alvarez lens rectifies all refraction and astigmatic deviations by displacing one lens over the x- and y-axis and by turning the complete lens around the z-axis (optical axis).    \n\nThe lenses of the Focusspec are made of high-quality polycarbonate. The frame and temples are made of industrial-grade plastics. The frame, lenses and the worm wheel are put together by ultrasonic welding, making the spectacles less vulnerable to dust and dirt. Silicone parts are used in the newest model of the Focusspec to make the glasses fit around different noses.\n\nApproximately 80% of the people who need refractive correction can be helped with Focusspec glasses.\n\n\n"},{"name":"VentCore","_href":"/solutions/formon-ventcore","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"255mtwit","_txt":"\n**Information updated: April 27th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device, and is and automated ventilator mostly comprised of 3D printable materials.\n\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Volume Control Ventilation, (VCV) device.\n* It does have PEEP\n* Tidal Volume, Inspiratory Time and Respiratory Rate can be set on the device\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n"},{"name":"3nethra","_href":"/solutions/forus-health-3nethra","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, medical-devices","id":"498","_txt":"3nethra is a portable, non-invasive, non-mydriatic, pre-screening ophthalmology device. The device can detect diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, cornea problems, and refractive errors.  3nethra then provides an automated “Normal\" or \"Need to See a Doctor\" report, which is useful especially during the early onset of eye disease when patients do not experience symptoms.\n\nAdditionally, 3nethra connects primary care centers to secondary or tertiary care centers through telemedicine for remote diagnosis.\n\n3nethra is a low-cost device that reduces the direct and indirect costs of screening, making it accessible to rural populations.\n\n"},{"name":"Pico Solar Home System","_href":"/solutions/fosera-group-pico-solar-home-system","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"fz6yjcg","_txt":"The Pico Solar Home System (PSHS) is an autonomous and mobile energy system that can be used for rural electrification. Efficient appliances can be connected to the system including table lamps, fans, radios, and phone chargers. The PSHS comes is offered in two different models:\n\n-The Pico Solar Home System 2800: offers 13 hours of lighting on a full battery, or 7 hours on a day of solar charging.   \n-The Pico Solar Home System 7000: offers 19 hours of lighting on a full battery, or 9.5 hours on a day of solar charging.\n\nIf demand grows, the Fosera system can grow as well. The modular system design allows parallel connection of up to four Fosera systems to meet growing energy demand. This parallel connection is very simple; by plugging in one connector cable, the additional Fosera power pack will work in-sync with the primary system. The PSHS is also available with a USB plug for the universal use of charging devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players and computers. Several lamps, a phone charger, and a radio are currently available. All Pico Solar Home Systems include a three-year warranty for manufacturer defects, and a two-year warranty for the battery.\n\n"},{"name":"WAFFCO (Waste-Fuel Free Combustion)","_href":"/solutions/fraunhofer-gesellschaft-waffco-waste-fuel-free-combustion","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["clean-cookstoves","empowering-people"],"id":"sa2k7yy","_txt":"\nWAFFCO (Waste-Fuel Free Combustion) is a universal solid biogenic fuel-fired furnace with closed combustion chamber. It is constructed mainly of clay and metal, and designed to replace open-fire stoves.\n\nWAFFCO is a closed biomass burning stove for households and is fired with agricultural waste, as well as domestic and packaging waste material. It is made of fire-proof clay bricks with a metal cladding on the outer sidewalls and a metal front door. The upper part includes a cooking plate connected to a small chimney.\n\nUsing waste as a heat source, the stove helps decrease the growing waste problem and saves households hours of searching for wood for burning. Heat and energy produced by these stoves can be also used for heating purposes and provide warm and sterilized water as well. The complete product can be manufactured locally. The cooking stovetop consists of an upper metal plate for cooking purposes. WAFFCO can be integrated with a boiler for the generation of hot and sterilized water.\n\nThe fireplace consists of two chambers: the main combustion chamber (39 X 31 X 22)cm and the chicane-corridor which is a combustion gas path above the main combustion chamber.\n\n"},{"name":"Free Wheelchair Mission Custom Wheelchair","_href":"/solutions/free-wheelchair-mission-custom","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"152","_txt":"Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures\ncost-efficient, durable wheelchairs for individuals living with a disability in under-resourced\ncountries. Each wheelchair costs $80, raised through donations, to manufacture and ship to its\ndestination country. Wheelchairs are imported by the container (488-550 boxed kits) by\napproved partner organizations that then store, assemble, fit, and distribute individual units to\npeople living with disabilities in their respective regions. The wheels are designed to handle\nrugged terrain, utilizing the strength of mountain bike tires and the speed of castors. All\ncomponent pieces can be assembled directly onto the main steel frame according to a set of easy-\nto-follow instructions, which are included with every kit.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Assist Solar Wind-Up Radio, Flashlight & Charger","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-assist-solar-wind-up-radio-flashlight-and-charger","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"438","_txt":"Designed specifically for harsh, off-grid environments Assist is a compact lightweight multi-band radio, flashlight and mobile phone charge with built-in siren.  This radio is ideal for rapid deployment with comparatively low distribuiton costs\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Energy Centre","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-centre","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting, energy-generation","id":"441","_txt":"The Freeplay Energy Centre is a compact and versatile solar powered energy system.  By harnessing and converting the sun's energy, it provides power to various lighting products, mobile phones, a water purifier and many other devices.  the starter kit is provided with a 4 watt solar panel, power pack with controller and two bright LED bulbs and connecting cables.\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Encore Player Solar Wind-Up MP3 Multi-band Radio & Charger","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-encore-player-solar-wind-up-mp3-multi-band-radio-and-charger","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"437","_txt":"Encore Player is an MP3 enables multi-band radio designed and engineered for the humanitarian sector.  This innovative tool combines radio, media player and dedicated mobile phone charger.  The user can record from voice, radio broadcasts or directly onto SD card meaning adults and children do not miss out on vital information.\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Encore Primary Solar Wind Up Multi-band Radio & Charger","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-encore-primary-solar-wind-up-multi-band-radio-and-charger","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"256","_txt":"A robust solar dynamo multiband radio suitable for groups or families with dual light setting and dedicated cell phone charging.  Supplied with aerial kit and cell phone charging kit there is no need for electricity, kerosene or batteries.  \n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Energy Hub","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-hub","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"f10m1wt","_txt":"\nFreeplay Energy Hubs are all-in-one solar systems that power lights and charge phones and other small electronic devices.\n\nBenefits include:\n-Easy setup\n-Solar power source\n-Rechargeable & replaceable battery\n-Charging indicator\n-Battery level indicator\n-Bulbs with Hi/Lo/off switch\n-Mobile phone USB charger\n\nThe Freeplay Energy Hub may be purchased outright, or through a \"Pay As You Go\" model.\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Indigo LED Lantern","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-indigo-led-lantern","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"81","_txt":"Freeplay's new Indigo LED Lantern is a self-sufficient rechargeable lantern that answers many portable lighting needs and is environmentally friendly.\n\nThe Indigo Lantern features a cluster of ultra-bright LEDs as the primary light source for space illumination, and also has a single-LED directional light source for use as a reading light or flashlight.  In addition to wall recharging ability, you can power it yourself using the trusted Freeplay self-charge technology, so you'll never run out of power.  That, combined with the reliability of ultra-bright white LEDs rated for 100,000 hours, makes the Indigo Lantern the most dependable lantern on the market.  With the peace of mind of never needing to ever replace batteries or bulbs, you'll know that your Indigo Lantern will work whenever you need it, anytime, anywhere.  Yet you'll have excellent brightness and shine time.\n\nIdeal for everyday and emergency use, indoors and out, the Indigo Lantern puts the power in your hands.  The self-charge system offers maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.  A quick wind (about 60 seconds) provides up to 1 hour of light using the directional light – and you can wind again at any time for as much shine-time as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed.\n\nUsing the dimmer switch, the Indigo allows you to adjust the brightness of the lantern to your specific requirements, from maximum brightness to a night-light.  This also allows you to maximize your shine time:  the lower the brightness, the longer the shine.\n\nThe included reading light / flashlight is also an LED with excellent performance, delivering an hour of brilliant white light per 60-second wind.\n\nThe Indigo Lantern is rechargeable and, when fully charged, the lantern provides up to 8 hours of continuous ultra bright light, and 100 hours of night-light, using the LED cluster.  Similarly the directional light will shine for up to 40 hours continuously.\n\nThe rechargeable battery means that there is no use of disposable batteries that are harmful to the environment.  Not even for \"spare power\":  you are the spare power.\n\nInternal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.  A handle swings up to let you to carry or hang the lantern as required, and the sturdy rubber feet allow for placement on uneven surfaces.\n\nWith the Freeplay Indigo Lantern, you’ve got light anytime, anywhere.\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Indigo Plus Solar Wind-Up Lantern & Charger","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-indigo-plus-solar-wind-up-lantern-and-charger","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"439","_txt":"With its ability to charge emergency mobile phones and its nine ultra-bright LED lights, this compact, versatile, variable brightness lantern eliminates the need for expensive batteries and dangerous kerosene. Indigo Plus charges via solar panel, USB or by winding.\n\n"},{"name":"Freeplay Radiance Solar Lantern","_href":"/solutions/freeplay-energy-radiance-solar-lantern","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"f10chch","_txt":"\nFreeplay Radiance is durable, solar-powered LED lantern designed to provide ample illumination in off-grid settings.\n\nThe Freeplay Radiance Solar Lantern is ideal for use inside homes or outdoors. There is an integrated SOS alarm to support personal security in isolated or challenging environments. Customers can choose to purchase Radiance with either an integrated or separate solar panel.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Universal Nut Sheller","_href":"/solutions/full-belly-project-universal-nut-sheller","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"169","_txt":"Every year, in Africa alone, women spend about 4 billion hours shelling peanuts by hand.  For many of the poorest families, peanuts are the only protein they can afford. For many they a crop of choice to take to market, but they have little value in the shell.  And a sun-dried, unroasted peanut in the shell is much tougher than the roasted-in-the-shell kind wealthy people buy in the supermarket.  1 kilo or a little more than 2 lbs an hour is a normal shelling rate.  And women, through their skin, can absorb the very toxic aflatoxins that can develop on the outside of the shell.\n\nThe Full Belly Project's award winning (Popular Mechanics, MIT) Universal Nut Sheller does peanuts at the rate of 50 kg/hr (120 lbs/hr).  Adjustable for any size of nut. Because of their softer shell, aflatoxin contaminated peanuts tend to pass through unshelled for easy sorting.\n\n"},{"name":"LISTA by Fundación Capital","_href":"/solutions/fundacion-capital-lista","template":"solution","category":"other","tags":"financial-tools","id":"1477ssae","_txt":"LISTA is a scalable digital solution, a mobile app, proven to build financial capabilities for those living in poverty and vulnerability. With over a quarter million users to date across five countries in Latin America and Africa, this product was designed primarily for newly banked, adult cash transfer recipients living in rural areas (particularly women), though it can also be adapted to various different target groups. In a randomized control trial, LISTA has been proven to enable and empower low-income citizens to manage their scarce resources, increase their savings, and ultimately build assets that smooth consumption, decrease vulnerability and improve well being.\n\n"},{"name":"Plastic Bottle EcoLadrillos","_href":"/solutions/fundaci-n-organizmo-plastic-bottle-ecoladrillos","template":"solution","category":["housing","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","housing-and-shelter"],"id":"415","_txt":"Fundación Organizmo creates sustainable structures out of recycled PET plastic bottles, through a technique known as \"Ecoladrillo\", Spanish for \"Ecobrick.\"\n\nBy filling plastic bottles with sand, and molding them together with mud or cement, the walls created are durable and will maintain a comfortable indoor temperature of approx. 64 degrees in the summer time. To build a two bedroom, 1,200 square-foot home, about 14,000 bottles are required.\n\nGiven the ubiquity of used plastic bottles and mortar materials - such as mud and cement - the Ecoladrillo building technique can be adopted as a low-cost and sustainable solution to the shortage of adequate shelter and housing around the world.\n\n"},{"name":"enVia","_href":"/solutions/fundacion-envia","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100"],"id":"637","_txt":"Fundación enVía combines tourism, education and micro-finance to fight poverty in Oaxaca, Mexico. By providing interest-free micro loans to help women start or expand their small businesses, enVia facilitates social change, and generates real impacts and authentic cultural experiences.\n\nenVia leads weekly tours into Oaxacan communities to meet its borrowers, learn about their loans and project plans, and offer support. enVia's tours provide a special glimpse of life in Oaxaca; one will learn about different artisanal trades, traditional foods and local economies, while also supporting the local community.\n\n"},{"name":"The SF2 Futurepump","_href":"/solutions/futurepump-the-sf2-solar-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water"],"tags":"irrigation, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"666","_txt":"The SF2 is a portable and robust solar irrigation pump that was created for seasonal vegetable farmers.  The SF2 offers an affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to gasoline and diesel-powered pumps, which are expensive and lock farmers into recurring fuel costs.\n\nBenefits of the SF2 Futurepump include:\n - Performance: 3,600 liters/hr (120W)\n - Maximum pump voltage: 60V DC\n - Maximum motor current: 5 amps DC\n - Piston Diameter: 104mm\n - Inlet/Outlets designed for 11/4 (32mm) pipe \n - Remote performance monitoring at no extra cost\n\n\nThe SF2 retails for around USD $700, with financing options available from the manufacturer.\n\n\n"},{"name":"GAMA1411 Wood Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-gama1411-wood-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"760","_txt":"The Gama1411 is a portable wood cookstove with space for two pans. The unit has an incorporated smoke outlet, and a small oven for heating food. The Gama1411 can boil five liters of water in 30 minutes, and it consumes 0.800 kg of wood per-30 minutes.\n\nThe estimated product lifetime is six years, and the unit comes with a two-year warranty.\n\n"},{"name":"GAMA1412 Wood Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-gama1412-wood-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"761","_txt":"The Gama1412 is a portable wood cookstove with space for one pan. The unit is capable of boiling five liters of water in 25 minutes, and it consumes roughly 0.800 kg of wood per-30 minutes.\n\nThe estimated product lifetime is six years, and the unit comes with a two-year warranty.\n\n"},{"name":"GAMA1506 Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-gama1506-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"765","_txt":"The GAMA1506 is a gasifier cookstove. The GAMA1506 has space for one pan, and can boil five liters of water in 30 minutes. It uses wood pellets\nfor fuel at a rate of 450 grams per-hour.\n\nThe estimated lifetime of the product is four years, and it includes a two-year warranty.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Horno Amaray Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-horno-amaray-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"763","_txt":"The Horno Amaray is a large wood oven with an octagonal shape and an incorporated smoke outlet. The following are included:\n\n-Removable burn box  \n-Removable legs  \n-Removable oven for cleaning  \n\nThe estimated lifetime of the product is six years, an it includes a two-year warranty.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Inkafogao Wood Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-inkafogao-wood-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"762","_txt":"The Inkafogao01 is a wood cookstove. With space for one or two pans, the Inkafogao01 has an incorporated smoke outlet with an adjustable cover. Included are removable legs, a broil plate and wood support with an optional side tray. There are additional openings in the shielding and top to protect against overheating.\n\nThe estimated product lifetime is six years, and the unit comes with a two-year warranty.\n\n"},{"name":"Institutional Wood Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/gamadaric-institutional-wood-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"764","_txt":"The Institutional Stove is a wood cookstove suited for large-capacity environments, such as schools, hospitals and refugee camps. The Institutional Stove has an incorporated smoke outlet and an adjustable cover. Removable legs, a broil plate and a wood support are all included with the stove. There are additional openings in the shielding and top to protect against overheating.\n\nThe estimated lifetime of the product is six years, and it includes a two-year warranty.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Magh 3G Good Stove","_href":"/solutions/geoecology-energy-organisation-magh-3g-good-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"cooling, clean-cookstoves","id":"111","_txt":"\"MAGH 3G\" is the most adoptable stove, for anyone and anywhere. All types of biomass (sticks / chips of wood / wood shavings / leaves, etc), pellets, briquettes, cow dung cakes and charcoal can be used for cooking. This is an all in one stove. It was found that many families have at least two or three types of stoves in rural areas for using types of biomass as fuel. Now with just one stove they have the freedom to use all types of Biomass as fuel. There is an option to control primary air, to control air from the fuel feed side opening, and secondary air (while using TLUD adopter).\n\nEasy to transport, efficiencies from 25% to 40% based on the type of fuel and mode of operation, easy to cook in open air conditions, transportation cost is less, can meet the cooking needs of 5 to 10 people, all types of food can be cooked, less time required to train people on how to operate it.\n\n"},{"name":"GiftedMom","_href":"/solutions/giftedmom","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["women-and-children","mobile-health","empowering-people"],"id":"sa8yxy1","_txt":"\nGiftedMom is a mobile technology health solutions provider in Africa. We leverage last mile technologies to provide pregnant women and new mothers access to health information and strengthen linkages to antenatal care. Our Vision: A world free of maternal and infant deaths.\n\nThis smartphone app uses a customized SMS notification and voice education platform. Users can access health services using messaging apps. Services allow users to schedule doctor's appointments, to find medical labs and child care, and to compare health insurance plans. The app also provides critical maternal education, functions for hospital appointments and reminders, and contraceptive and fertility tips.\n\n"},{"name":"Global Communities PACE","_href":"/solutions/global-communities-pace","template":"solution","category":["other","education"],"id":"748","_txt":"Global Communities’ Participatory Action for Community Enhancement (PACE) methodology offers a structured process for strengthening the ability of local communities to work together to map their assets and strengths, identify priority needs, mobilize resources to complete community projects and set in motion a community-based development process. The methodology works through three stages to bring individuals together across all segments of the community to achieve a common goal for the benefit of everyone. \n\nStage 1: Setting the Foundation \nStage 2: Taking Action \nStage 3: Taking Ownership & Sustaining Action\n\nCommunity participation is the cornerstone of PACE. It is both a process by which communities take an active role in their development and a mechanism which allows and reinforces participation as a direct result of PACE programs.\n\n"},{"name":"Chotukool","_href":"/solutions/godrej-and-boyce-manufacturing-company-chotukool","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","cooling"],"id":"577","_txt":"Chotukool is a 35-liter, solid-state electronic cooling device that uses no compressor or refrigerant. The device cools up to 28°F below room temperature to maintain the natural flavor, humidity and nutritional value of food. After achieving an inside cooling temperature of 10°C, the device cuts off electricity and goes into sleep mode.\n\nChotukool stays cool for up to three hours without electricity and recharges on both AC & DC power sources. It works with an inverter or battery and is also car charger-compatible. Plug Power: 230V AC. Inverter: 12V DC. The device consumes just 62W - 30% less energy than refrigerators - and requires lower running costs.\n\n"},{"name":"Laborlink","_href":"/solutions/good-world-solutions-labor-link","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity","id":"329","_txt":"Laborlink is a technology solution for factory owners. It establishes an anonymous two-way communication channel between factory works and supply chain leaders. Using a mobile phone, factory workers are invited to answer survey questions in their native language, and privately input their answers using the phone’s keypad – at no cost to the worker. Responses are analyzed, visualized, and reported online to provide companies with actionable analytics and greater visibility to the factory floor.\n\n"},{"name":"Village Phone","_href":"/solutions/grameen-foundation-technology-centre-village-phone","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"49","_txt":"Village Phone is a microfranchise approach that allows virtually any microfinance institution (MFI) or other organization to directly and independently develop a Village Phone product for their clients.\n\nMicrofinance clients can then take out a loan to purchase a Village Phone kit through their microfinance institution, or other organization, which will be repaid with proceeds from the business. These grassroots entrepreneurs, Village Phone Operators, then rent the use of the phone on a per-call basis providing both affordable telecommunications access in their community while earning enough to repay their loan and raise their level of income. Once they have paid back the loan, the Village Phone business kit is theirs to keep and to continue their business.\n\nIn many countries, telecommunications companies have not defined a public access strategy for rural markets. In this case, Village Phone allows an MFI, or other organization, to bring mobile communication services and new business opportunities to communities that may have been overlooked by traditional telecommunications access. Village Phone benefits all parties involved:- Village Phone Operators are given a unique opportunity to earn a new source of income that can complement an existing business. In addition, many of the Village Phone Operators are female, helping to increase the status of women in the community.- Community members no longer have to travel to make a phone call and can stay in touch with family and friends and increase their productivity.- The microfinance institution, or other organization providing loans for the Village Phone business kit, gains revenue from loan interest and potentially from airtime sales and helps set into place a network of phones that can be used as a platform for future innovation.- Finally, the telecom operator is able to reach a new market through a channel not previously utilized.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Improved Cooking Stove","_href":"/solutions/grameen-shakti-improved-cooking-stove","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"83","_txt":"Grameen Shakti, a non-profit founded by the Grameen Bank, is developing cooking alternatives that will improve indoor air conditions. The main components of the stove are built on site by trained technicians. Locally available products such as mud, husks, and animal dung are used to construct the main chamber of the stove. The most important component, though, is a specially designed chimney that carries smoke out of the house. This reduces indoor air pollution, and which can affect breathing and vision.\n\nThe stove can be purchased for as little at $10. This can be paid in cash for the full price upon purchase, or with a small down payment and a monthly installment plan. While the stove poses a health benefit, it is still a wood burning stove. To offset the use of firewood, Grameen Shakti complements the sales of improved cooking stoves with a tree-planting program.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Home System","_href":"/solutions/grameen-shakti-solar-home-system","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","energy-generation"],"id":"77","_txt":"Grameen Shakti, a non-profit organization founded out of Grameen Bank, is committed to providing solutions to the people of Bangladesh in order to improve their quality of life, while paying attention to the impact we have on the planet. With the majority of the country’s population living without access to the electricity grid, it becomes necessary to look to renewable sources for energy needs. Grameen Shakti uses PV modules imported from Japan in order to install solar home systems to houses in Bangladesh. Depending on household income and family needs, Grameen Shakti installs smaller systems that deliver 10 to 20 Wp, and larger systems at around 40 to 120 Wp. The larger system is ideal for powering a sufficient set of lights, a radio, and phone charger. Smaller modules power LED lights.\n\n\nThe charge controllers are manufactured by Grameen Shakti itself, but LED lights and batteries are purchased from companies in Bangladesh. A 50 Wp system can cost around 215 pounds, whereas a smaller 20 Wp system can cost around 115 pounds. After putting down a small payment (between 15 - 25%), purchasers receive a loan that they can pay in three years.\n\n"},{"name":"Grand-Aides","_href":"/solutions/gran-aides-grand","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"485","_txt":"Grand-Aides, LLC provides a training model that enables people to help connect patients with medical coverage in a timely manner.  Once trained under the Grand-Aides model, these community health workers become 'Grand-Aides,' capable of delivering healthcare to remote areas.\n\nGrand-Aides have had prior training in medical care (such as a Nurse Aide) and then take an added Grand-Aide curriculum. Under the supervision of a nurse or physician, Grand-Aides use telephone protocols and home visits with portable telemedicine to provide transitional, hospital discharge, and chronic disease management, as well as primary and preventive intervention to improve access to needed care in rural areas.  They also help to reduce unnecessary emergency, clinic and hospital visits, which reduces healthcare costs.\n\nThe main goals of Grand-Aides:\n  1. To achieve access to appropriate health care providers for primary and chronic care and to free professionals to do what only they can do by leveraging well-trained members of the team\n  2. To \"decongest\" emergency departments, clinics and hospitals of people who could be cared for at home with greater access for those who need to be seen: 25%-50% reduction in unneeded ED and primary care visits; 25%- 50% reduction in hospital readmissions\n  3. To “bend the cost curve” with more affordable care\n  4. To educate patients and to intervene in preventive and self-care\n  5. To create jobs and to enhance the lives of mature adults who want to give back to their community\n\n"},{"name":"Green Stove","_href":"/solutions/green-energy-and-biofuels-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"778","_txt":"KIKE Green Cookstove uses an ethanol-based cooking gel, which has been converted from biomass waste into cellulosic ethanol using a combination of thermal, chemical and biochemical techniques. The KD-series of cookstoves are made entirely of long-lasting special baked stainless steel. All burner parts are high temperature-grade stainless steel. The flame regulator is the only moving part. \n\nThe \"KIKE\" Green Cookstove has a five-year warranty and is available with one (KD1) or two (KD2) burner configurations.\n\n"},{"name":"Graminheet Natural Draft Biomass Cook Stove","_href":"/solutions/green-vitality-solution-industries-graminheet-natural-draft-biomass-cook-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"1qvsmct6","_txt":"Graminheet Natural Draft Biomass Cook Stove aims to:\n1.Minimize fuel usage\n2.Reduce the smoke emission\n3.Use different biomass fuels\n4.Accepts different cooking vessels\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Electricity Design Service","_href":"/solutions/greenicles-solar-electricity-design-service","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"405","_txt":"Greenicles supports solar electricity prospective customers, installers, property developers and electrical contractors by providing professional and bespoke solar electricity designs offering easy access to accurate and expert solar solutions to meet specific needs.\n\n"},{"name":"Sun King Pro","_href":"/solutions/greenlight-planet-sun-king-pro","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting, energy-generation","id":"517","_txt":"Greenlight Planet’s Sun King™ offers Pro Solar Lantern plus Mobile Charger units, which are solar-powered light and mobile phone chargers.  The company currently offers two versions of this technology. \n\nTheir most portable unit includes a 5.5 volt USB charging port and an LED light that emits 8X the brightness of a typical kerosene lamp.\nGreenlight Planet’s Sun King™ Pro 200 defines the industry’s gold standard in affordable solar-powered lanterns with dual mobile-phone charging capability. Sun King™ Pro 200 features long lasting (three years of daily performance) NMC batteries for phone charging capacity, and a leading level of brightness, in the industry. Measured at 200 lumens, Sun King™ Pro 200 provides an ample amount of light when in the dark. The Sun King™ Pro 200, with 72 hours of light runtime, is therefore ideal to meet the lighting and charging needs of under electrified households.\n\nSpecifications vary by product version, see website for latest details.\n\n"},{"name":"Sun King Pico Plus","_href":"/solutions/greenlight-planet-sun-king-solar-powered-lantern","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"267","_txt":"\nGreenlight Planet's Sun King Pico Plus with USB for lantern charging strikes the perfect balance between durability, performance, and affordability. Designed to meet the basic lighting needs of under-electrified households around the world, Sun King Pico Plus is five times brighter than kerosene lamps. It also features an integrated solar panel, a long-lasting lithium Ferro-phosphate battery, and a versatile, user-friendly design. With its 50 lumens, single white LED light, Sun King Pico Plus conservatively yields up to 72 hours of light from a single sunny day of solar charging.     \n\nTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\nLighting\n\nPower LEDs with 50 lumens total flux, neutral color temperature\nThree light modes: Turbo (50 lumens); Normal (25 lumens); Low (2 lumens)\n360 degree ambient wide-angle spread\nBattery & Power\n\n5 year lifetime, 425mAh, 3.3 volt, lithium ferro-phosphate (LiFePO4) battery\n0.35 watt, integrated polycrystalline solar panel\nUp to 72 hours of run time on a day’s charge\nMaterials & Durability\n\nDrop-proof, UV-stable, IP65 rated polycarbonate & ABS casing\nDesigned for Indoor Use only. Keep away from water.\n\n"},{"name":"GreenPath Food","_href":"/solutions/greenpath-food","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning","id":"745","_txt":"Through a multi-step approach, GreenPath Food operates a complete supply chain to assist farmers in reaching premium markets. This is achieved by:\n\n1) Investing in equipment for community farms staffed by experts.\n2) Teaching farmers yield-enhancing farming techniques.\n3) Buying organic produce directly from the farmers.\n4) Selling the food to consumers.\n\nGreenPath Food works with East African smallholder farmers on high-yield and environmentally friendly agricultural techniques, in order to bring their specialized organic produce to international markets.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Greenway Smart Stove","_href":"/solutions/greenway-grameen-smart-stove","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"525","_txt":"The Greenway Smart Stove is a single burner cookstove designed for long-term, everyday use. The stove can burn any type of solid biomass fuel including, but not limited to, wood, cow dung and agricultural waste.\n\nThe patent-pending design produces 70% less smoke and uses 65% less fuel than traditional mud cookstoves. It adds convenience to users’ lives by reducing the time and/or money they must spend collecting or buying fuel and allowing for a more comfortable cooking experience.\n\n"},{"name":"Leveraged Freedom Chair","_href":"/solutions/grit-leveraged-freedom-chair","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":"100-under-100","id":"390","_txt":"The Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) is a lever-propelled wheelchair that provides unparalleled mobility on rough terrain. Instead of using gears and derailleurs that are likely to break under the conditions faced by developing country users, the user changes gears and achieves a 3:1 change in mechanical advantage by simply moving his hands up and down a set of levers that are connected to the drivetrain. Grabbing high on the levers provides more torque to get over obstacles, while grabbing low on the levers increases angular velocity for fast travel on smooth ground. Using common bicycle parts keeps the cost down and ensures that users can easily repair and maintain the product.\n\n"},{"name":"Waterboxx","_href":"/solutions/groasis-waterboxx","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["productivity-tools","irrigation","empowering-people"],"id":"sa5xwws","_txt":"Waterboxx is an inexpensive integrated planting technology that allows for the planting of trees in degraded farmland and rangelands. Consisting mainly of a 20-liter box, Waterboxx is placed around a young seedling at the transplanting stage. This box builds up a water column under the plant by collecting dew and rainwater, and distributing it over a long period of time through a wick at the bottom. This prevents evaporation. In practice, the transplanted seedling will receive just enough water from the Waterboxx to survive while it still searches for water deep in the soil. It will therefore develop a strong taproot, making the whole plant resilient to prolonged drought periods.\n\nThe technology works on the same principle as nature: once the seed germinates and develops its root in the capillary column, it reaches water. The leaves then develop and evaporation and photosynthesis can start. The trees planted cover eroded soils and build up organic matter while providing valuable nutrient sources for both humans and animals.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Grundfos LIFELINK","_href":"/solutions/grundfos-lifelink","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"270","_txt":"The best quality of safe drinking water exists underground, protected from human and animal pollution. Grundfos LIFELINK’s first choice of water source will always be non-polluted groundwater. Our aim is to protect the groundwater source from contamination. The Grundfos LIFELINK concept is based on the Grundfos SQFlex submersible pump system, powered by solar panels. Water is stored in a water tank placed on a foundation or steel tower. \n\n"},{"name":"Solar Voltaic Pump","_href":"/solutions/gujarat-energy-development-agency-solar-voltaic-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation","id":"34","_txt":"The solar water pumping system is a stand-alone system operating on power generated using solar PV (photovoltaic) system. The power generated by solar cells is used for operating DC surface centrifugal mono-block pumpset for lifting water from bore / open well or water reservoir for minor irrigation and drinking water purpose. The system schematic is shown in the figure below. The system requires a shadow-free area for installation of the Solar Panel.\n\nThe system is provided with 1800 W solar PV panel (24 nos. X 75 Wp) and 2 HP centrifugal DC mono-block / AC submersible with inverter. The average water delivery of 2 HP solar pump will be around 1.38 to 1.40 lakh litre per day, for a suction head of 6 metres and dynamic head of 10 metres. The size of suction & delivery lines is 2.5 inches (62.5 mm).\n\nAdvantages of solar pump sets:\n\nNo fuel cost-uses abundantly available free sun light\n\nNo conventional grid electricity required\n\nLong operating life\n\nHighly reliable and durable- free performance\n\nEasy to operate and maintain\n\nEco-friendly\n\nSaving of conventional diesel fuel\n\n"},{"name":"bob Rain Water Bag","_href":"/solutions/gyapa-enterprises-bob-rain-water-bag","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","collection-storage-and-transport"],"id":"523","_txt":"bob® is a domestic rainwater collection bag. Capable of holding up to 1400 liters of clean rainwater, bob® only weighs 3.6kg when empty, and can fold into the size of a large briefcase. bob® is up to 58% less expensive than competing products.  \n\n"},{"name":"Chlorine, Hardness, Iron and pH Water Test Kit","_href":"/solutions/hach-chlorine-hardness-iron-and-ph-water-test-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"m8u8kmc","_txt":"The Chlorine, Hardness, Iron and pH Water Test Kit uses titration and color disk methods to test 4 parameters of water quality. The testing kit includes 6 reagents, bottles, color discs, comparator box, viewing tubes, measuring tube, instructions and a carrying case. The testing kit can be reused up to 100 times before new reagents are required, replacements can be obtained from Hach. The use of the chlorine test for drinking water is approved by the USEPA\n\n"},{"name":"Hardness and Iron Water Test Kit","_href":"/solutions/hach-hardness-and-iron-water-test-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"m8v0u8j","_txt":"The Hardness and Iron Test Kit measures water quality using a color disc, a color comparator (Iron) and a drop-count titrator (Hardness). The kit is portable, fits into a protective carrying case and is designed for field testing of water samples. It comes with 4 reagents, bottles, flask, color discs, comparator box, viewing tubes, instructions and carrying case. The testing kit can be reused up to 100 times before new reagents are required, it does not require batteries to perform the tests.\n\n"},{"name":"Hardness, Iron and pH Water Test Kit","_href":"/solutions/hach-hardness-iron-and-ph-water-test-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"m8umd8x","_txt":"The Hardness, Iron and pH Test Kit measures water quality using a color disc, a color comparator (Iron, pH) and a drop-count titrator (Hardness). The kit is portable, fits into a protective carrying case and is designed for field testing of water samples. It comes with 5 reagents, bottles, color disk, comparator box, viewing tubes, measuring tube, instructions and carrying case. The testing kit can be reused up to 100 times before new reagents are required, replacements can be obtained from Hach.\n\n"},{"name":"Pumani bCPAP Device","_href":"/solutions/hadleigh-health-technologies-subsidiary-of-3rd-stone-design-pumani-bcpap-device","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":["ventilator","medical-and-surgical, women-and-children, medical-devices"],"id":"381","_txt":"Conditions associated with premature birth, often related to breathing problems, are the leading cause of neonatal mortality.  In the developed world, these respiratory conditions caused by prematurity can be treated using bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP). However, at USD $6,000, these systems are too expensive for many developing-world settings.\n\nIn partnership with Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, and Rice 360°, Hadleigh Health Technologies has developed and manufactured a low-cost, high-performance bubble CPAP system, called the Pumani bCPAP, to treat infants with respiratory distress syndrome in the developing world. The system costs a fraction of the cost of bubble CPAPs available in the United States and provides the same therapeutic pressure as bubble CPAP systems used in hospitals in the United States.\n\nEach Pumani bCPAP package includes one Pumani bCPAP device, a starter kit of accessories, a spare parts kit, online training videos and materials, and a user manual and repair manual.\n\n"},{"name":"Harpswell Foundation","_href":"/solutions/harpswell-foundation","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"156","_txt":"The mission of the Harpswell Foundation is to empower a new generation of women leaders in Cambodia and the developing world. We are politically neutral. Our strategy is to focus on a relatively small number of the brightest young people possessing leadership potential and to nourish that potential. In particular, we provide housing, education, and leadership training for children and young women.\n\n"},{"name":"DryBath Gel","_href":"/solutions/headboy-industries-drybath","template":"solution","category":["medical","water"],"tags":"sanitation","id":"308","_txt":"DryBath Gel provides a waterless hygiene solution to the poor.\n\nDryBath™ is the world’s first germicidal Bath-substituting™ skin lotion/gel. It is a proprietary blend of a biocide, bioflavonoids and moisturisers. DryBath™ is a germicidal Bath-substituting™ skin lotion; it is the 1st and only skin lotion to be specifically made to substitute bathing for the common man.  DryBath has a gel consistency and comes in EasyPack™ sachets mean the product is easy to use with no mess or waste.  A 15ml DryBath™ sachet replaces 1 bath (covers 1 full body).\n\nDryBath™ was made to save and improve the lives of the over 2 million indigent people who suffer and often die from easily treatable diseases like trachoma, diarrhoea, etc. DryBath™ provides its users with an environmentally friendly, convenient, and life-saving alternative.\n\n"},{"name":"HELP: Health Education Library for People","_href":"/solutions/health-education-library-for-people-help","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"261","_txt":"HELP is India's largest patient education center housing more than 11,000 authentic books on possibly every aspect of health and diseases, along with pamphlets, health care magazines, and an exhaustive audiovisual section too.\n\n"},{"name":"Heartfile Health Financing","_href":"/solutions/heartfile-health-financing","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"497","_txt":"Heartfile Health Financing is an mHealth-enabled health financing program, aimed at protecting the poor from catastrophic expenditures on healthcare. The program provides transparency and efficiency and is being steadily scaled-up in Pakistan.\n\nHeartfile allows providers to seek transparent cash transfers for low-income individuals using a validation and prioritization system and health equity funds.\n\nThe platform allows providers to find funding for surgeries, treatment, and chronic care. The system allows donors to decide exactly who their donation is going to based on given criteria such as gender, location, disease, etc.\n\n"},{"name":"WADI","_href":"/solutions/helioz-wadi","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"355","_txt":"As of 2013, more than 780 million people lack access to safe and clean drinking water. Many of them are children and women living in rural areas of developing countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa, Asia or Latin America. Contaminated water often does not seem dangerous to the naked eye, and many of the affected people are unaware of the dangers of bacterial and viral drinking water contaminations. Germs in drinking water, however, cause waterborne diseases like Cholera, Typhoid fever and, most commonly, diarrhea.\n\nWADI is a product suitable for daily use and contains a screw cap mechanism for different kinds of PET-bottles. Its handling is easy: Screw WADI onto a PET-bottle filled with contaminated water, press the start button and lay both WADI and the PET-bottle into the sun. WADI detects and calculates the relevant UV-rays of the sun and abstracts and integrates the measured data, comparing these measurements to scientifically proven reduction of germs. A smiley face on WADI lets the user know as soon as the water is safe to drink, guaranteeing a 4-log-level (99.99 per cent) reduction of germs in the water.\n\n"},{"name":"ZEFRA: Zero Emission Fridge for Rural Africa / Silo Tehetere","_href":"/solutions/helvetas-swiss-intercooperation-zefra-zero-emission-fridge-for-rural-africa-silo-tehetere","template":"solution","category":["energy","agriculture"],"tags":"cooling","id":"545","_txt":"The 'Zero Emission Fridge for Rural Africa' (ZEFRA) is a seed storage silo made from local materials. It supports subsistence farmers in Northern Mozambique to sustain food security through reduction of post-harvest losses. Furthermore, the silo helps the farmer families to adapt to climate change that is extending the drought-caused October-to-January 'hunger period.'\n\nThe basic design of the ZEFRA is a weaved bamboo structure covered with clay on both sides. It stands on a base that incorporates vermin traps to protect the grain from rats and mice.  The ZERFA is installed under a simple shelter to maintain cool, dry and constant conditions. Compared to other metal silos, the ZEFRA is affordable and sustainable as the techniques required rely entirely on existing local knowledge and can easily be replicated without creating dependence on technical assistance or external inputs.\n\nThe ZEFRA has material and labour costs of approximately USD 50 and a storage capacity of 250 kg.\n\n"},{"name":"Hippo Water Roller","_href":"/solutions/hippo-water-roller-project","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","collection-storage-and-transport"],"id":"253","_txt":"The design of the Hippo enables more water to be transported more efficiently than traditional methods. The Hippo, with its large drum capacity of 90 liters / 24 gallons, frees women and children from having to spend a large portion of every day dedicated to collecting water for their households. Far less effort is required to roll the heavy weight of water (90kg / 200lbs) along the ground rather than carrying on the head.\n\nThe Hippo roller enables people to transport almost five times the amount of water than the traditional heavy 20 kilograms buckets.\nExtensive field tests over many years and various awards have proven the effectiveness of the Hippo Water Roller.\n\n"},{"name":"Hope in Flight","_href":"/solutions/hope-in-flight","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"sanitation, productivity-tools","id":"360","_txt":"Hope in Flight uses Black Soldier Fly larvae to efficiently process waste into economically-profitable animal feed. We are an MIT team entering the 2013 MIT IDEAS Global Challenge competition.\n\n"},{"name":"Horizon Solutions Site","_href":"/solutions/horizon-international-solutions-site","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"sanitation, methods-and-learning, mobile-and-desktop-applications-agri","id":"232","_txt":"Peer reviewed answers to problems in the interrelated areas of environment, health, poverty alleviation and development.\n\n"},{"name":"Hydrologic Ceramic Water Filter","_href":"/solutions/hydrologic-social-enterprise-ceramic-water-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"542","_txt":"Hydrologic silver-impregnated ceramic water purifiers (CWPs) have been proven to remove at least 99.99% of harmful bacteria from drinking water. The CWP fits snugly into the top of a specially designed plastic container with a lid to protect against recontamination. Hydrologic CWPs are manufactured in Cambodia using locally available resources and skills.\n\nWhen filled with untreated water, the CWP percolates water through the ceramic pot by gravity filtration at a typical rate of 1-3 liters per hour. Bacteria down to 0.2μm are physically blocked and also killed by the silver.  Each unit is able to store up to 12 liters of clean drinking water.\n\nSince the CWP’s filters are enclosed in food-grade plastic containers, they ensure that treated water is safely and properly stored. Water treated by other methods in Cambodia (by boiling, for instance) is often kept in open containers and is easily re-infected. Hydrologic filters dispense water from a tap, increasing their effectiveness and ease of use.\n\nHydrologic Social Enterprise currently produces two CWP models to target different market segments, a basic CWP and a larger model with extra storage volume and more attractive external styling.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Pallet House","_href":"/solutions/i-beam-design-pallet-house","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"463","_txt":"The Pallet House is a shelter that was designed by i-Beam Design in response to the global refugee crisis.\n\nA 250 square foot 'Pallet House' requires 100 recycled pallets nailed and lifted into place by 4-5 people using hand tools in under a week.\n\nWooden shipping pallets provide an inexpensive, readily available, sustainable and highly versatile building module that empowers each family to build according to their own needs. Tarps or corrugated roofing prevent water penetration until enough locally available materials like earth, wood and thatch can be gathered to cover the exterior and fill the wall cavities for insulation. The Pallet House adapts to most climates on Earth and provides a longer lasting, more durable solution to housing some of the world's 33 million displaced people who spend an average of 7 years in refugee camps.\n\n"},{"name":"Mat for Measuring Maternal Blood Loss","_href":"/solutions/icddr-b-mat-for-measuring-maternal-blood-loss","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"662","_txt":"Postpartum hemorrhaging, the leading cause of maternal death and disability worldwide, causes nearly 500,000 deaths annually. In late 2010, icddd,b scientists developed and began successfully testing an absorbent birth mat that, when fully saturated, indicates that mothers need to go to the hospital for professional medical care.\n\nicddr,b has incorporated the mat, in combination with Misoprostol and umbilical cord cleaning tools, into an innovative clean delivery kit that saves mothers' lives and prevents infections in newborns. In 2010, icddd,b scientists won a Gates Foundation Grand Challenges in Global Health prize for further development of a biodegradable mat.\n\n"},{"name":"Compact RO Desalination System","_href":"/solutions/ichigo-holdings-co-ltd-aquanext-division-compact-ro-desalination-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"277","_txt":"The Compact RO (Reverse Osmosis) Desalination System is designed to provide safe and secure drinking and daily-use water. The systems are able to purify pool, river, well and seawater of bacteria, viruses, arsenic and metals. If desalination is not necessary, models specifically for non-seawater are also available. The pumps are either manual or engine-driven, and thus do not require a source of electricity. The systems can provide water for 2500-5000 people a day. \n\nThe systems are designed to be light-weight and transportable (with wheels), and require no special training for their use. The RO systems come in a number of different models (manual/gasoline powered pumps; varying sizes and production capacities) in order to suit specific needs. \n\n"},{"name":"Easy Latrine","_href":"/solutions/ide-easy-latrine","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"628","_txt":"The Cambodia Easy Latrine is a low-cost sanitation system that villagers can build themselves from locally available materials. The sanitation system consists of a pan, a bucket of water with a ladle, and pipes to connect a hut to a latrine buried in the ground. The latrine itself has three receptacles made from rings of concrete bound by the ash of rice husks — material that is readily at hand and less expensive than cement. Once a receptacle is full, it can be capped and, after two years, the sediment can be used as compost. Each easy latrine can be made for approximately $25 USD.\n\n"},{"name":"Drip Irrigation Systems","_href":"/solutions/ide-drip-irrigation-systems","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"619","_txt":"iDE's specialized drip irrigation systems lower the cost of traditional irrigation by replacing conventional emitters with holes and micro tubes, shifting water distribution lines extending to crops, and by customizing system layouts for small plots. \n\nDevelopment of a hanging plastic water storage bag further lowers the cost to about $5 for a household garden kit covering 20 square meters (215 square feet). In fact, any plot under 0.4 hectare (one acre) can benefit from these systems, but their modular design allows for expansion above that. They provide water savings of 30-70 percent, greatly reduce labor, and accurately deliver fertilizers. This makes cultivation during the dry season possible, with resulting yield increases of up to 30 percent.\n\nThere are three different models:\n\nMicrotube Drip Irrigation Systems\nNarrow micro-tubes bring water to the base of each plant from soft flat water lines. Inserting these micro-tubes into the water lines and ensuring that they remain unblocked takes effort. However, the system offers many advantages, including water savings of 30–70 percent as compared to traditional surface irrigation methods, improved yield and quality of crops, and reduced irrigation labor.\n\nButton Emitter Drip Irrigation Systems\nThe button emitters are an optional add-on to pre-punched drip irrigation tape, and when installed they direct a steady flow of water to the desired spot. Inserting these button emitters into the water lines and ensuring that they remain unblocked takes effort. However, the system offers many advantages, including water savings of 30–70 percent compared to surface irrigation methods, improved crop yield and quality, and reduced labor.\n\nBaffle Pre-Punched Drip Irrigation Systems\nThis product comes assembled with small plastic sleeves, or baffles, which localize water flow from pre-punched holes in the drip lines. Baffle pre-punched drip irrigation can provide water savings of 50–70 percent compared to surface irrigation methods, with improved crop yield and quality and reduced labor.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Earth Mound Bag","_href":"/solutions/ide-earth-mound-bag","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water"],"tags":"irrigation, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"617","_txt":"Earth mound supported bags supply drip irrigation systems for 1000-2000 square meter plots. These bags can also be used to irrigate smaller fields through dry periods of up to several weeks. They are designed from a rugged plastic to withstand the harsh conditions of installation as well as years of direct sunlight. A pump or hose can fill bags from surface water, wells or other storage tanks.\n\nApplications:\n- A collapsible non-evaporative large storage option.\n- Supplies water for drip irrigation systems, and other domestic water uses.\n- Multiple bags can be used for larger fields or longer dry spells.\n- A good storage solution for slow steady water sources such as a solar pump or a natural spring.\n- Can be placed on top of an earthen mound or into a trench.\n- Repairs can be made locally using tire repair materials. \n\n"},{"name":"Pre-Punched Drip Tape","_href":"/solutions/ide-pre-punched-drip-tape","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"622","_txt":"Pre-punched drip tape is a simple technology that offers easier installation and lower costs than systems with button, baffle, or microtube emitters, but with less uniformity in water application. iDE drip tape (KB Drip) is factory punched with 0.9 millimeter holes, with four spacing options available to accommodate different crop types. Water pressure is required but typically a 0.75, three meter header tank height is sufficient for gravity feed.\n\nApplications\n - Pre-punched drip tape irrigation systems are feasible in 20-10,000 square meter plots. The system is purchased by component in order to fit the plot.\n - Suitable for crops planted in rows. The field can slope away from the water source.\n - Easiest on flat land, but drip lines can be placed along sloping terraces. Care should be taken not to over water in areas prone to soil erosion.\n - Easy to repair and replace, and can be rolled up and laid out for multiple crop cycles.\n - Less filtration is required compared to baffle pre-punched irrigation systems.\n - Suction-only treadle pumps (fixed or portable) can be used to fill elevated header tanks.\n - Soluble fertilizer and nutrients can be passed through the drip kit, increasing application efficiency.\n\n"},{"name":"Rope Pump","_href":"/solutions/ide-rope-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation","id":"611","_txt":"The Rope Pump is a hand-operated, low-cost tool for accessing water when the water table depth is out of reach of suction pumps (up to 35m). It is made from low-precision parts, making it cheaper, more reliable and easier to repair than piston pumps. Washers of locally-available material are tied some distance apart on a long loop of rope, which is threaded down into a well and back up through a pipe. As the rope leaves the pipe it passes over a wheel and back down into the well. As the wheel is turned, the washers bring water up in a continuous stream through the pipe.\n\nApplications:\n- For depth to water up to 18m, the rope pump can be used for irrigating small plots in addition to other domestic water uses.\n- For depths of water beyond 18m, the rope pump is best suited for domestic use. Irrigation would be limited to dense agriculture like seedling nurseries\n- If the rope pump’s drilled well has a casing, it can be sealed to protect the water, as opposed to wells with treadle pumps\n- Repairs can be done with local materials, as opposed to many imported piston pumps\n- Suitable for multiple use/shared use for domestic applications \n\n\n"},{"name":"Sprinkler Irrigation Systems","_href":"/solutions/ide-sprinkler-irrigation-systems","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"621","_txt":"Sprinkle irrigation systems provide farmers with an efficient way to grow crops on small plots of land where water is seasonal or scarce.  These systems are water efficient, using a pressure treadle pump or drip system header, and can significantly increase yields. They are also environmentally friendly and terrain flexible, allowing farmers in diverse locations to increase their incomes. The systems are expandable if a farmer wishes to irrigate more land.\n\nThere are two models of sprinkler irrigations systems:\n\nMini Sprinkler Irrigation Systems\nMini sprinklers are ideal for use with pressure treadle pumps, and their relatively low flow allows them to be used in erosion-prone areas where higher-flow sprinklers, like impact sprinklers, would not work.\n\nImpact Sprinkler Irrigation Systems\nLow pressure Impact sprinklers are powered by motorized pumps. They have a high discharge with a greater throw diameter than mini sprinklers at the same pressure head, so they are suitable for larger fields of closely-spaced crops, where water scarcity prohibits flood irrigation. \n\n"},{"name":"Treadle Pump","_href":"/solutions/ide-treadle-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water"],"tags":"irrigation, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"609","_txt":"The treadle pump is a human-powered irrigation device that sits on top of a well. Pumping is activated by stepping up and down on treadles which drive pistons, creating cylinder suction that draws groundwater to the surface. Treadle pumps free farmers from dependence on rain-fed irrigation, provide capacity to raise crops in two growing seasons per-year, and help farmers maximize return on their small plots of land. \n\nThere are three different models of iDE Treadle Pumps available: \n\n-The Portable Treadle Pump: Portable models have an inlet pipe that can be extended to surface water or down a well, and can be used for watering up to 1,500 square meters, and its portability allows it to be used for multiple fields.  Treadles, handles and the frame are generally made of steel, but they can be made of local materials (wood or bamboo), as well. \n\n-The Fixed Treadle Pump: The Fixed Treadle Pump is a foot-operated, low-cost option for accessing large quantities of water when the depth to water is less than seven meters. Fixed models are mounted on a well casing and use the casing pipe as the pump support.  Treadles, handles and the frame are generally made of local materials (wood or bamboo). \n\n-The Pressure Treadle Pump: These pumps are especially versatile and can be used for a large variety of irrigating conditions. Most models have an inlet pipe that can be used to draw water from the surface or under ground. Available water output is inversely proportional to the height the pump is lifting the water: the deeper the water, and the higher or further the water is pushed, the less water output is available for the same energy expended. \n\nPump prices, including installation, range between US$20 and $100 based on country of purchase and type of pump.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Bio-Sand Filter","_href":"/solutions/ideas-at-work-bio-sand-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"38","_txt":"The Bio-Sand Filter (BSF) is basically a container partially filled with graded sand and gravel. Water is poured into the top of the unit and is filtered as it passes through the sand. The raw water is biologically improved partially through predation in the biological or 'schmutzdecke' layer as well as the sand providing a natural mechanical barrier. \n\nThe mould unit is an all steel construction manufactured to a high quality and finish. The main parts of the mould unit are shown in the exploded view below, these are: 1) the puller, 2) an inner mould, and 3) outer mould. The mould is simply bolted together, turned upside down and fitted with a copper outlet pipe. A concrete mix is then poured in the mould and compacted down. After several hours the puller is used to remove the inner mould after which the outer mould can be removed revealing the finished filter shell. The filter is then filled with sand and gravel layers. \n\nContaminated water is poured into the unit at the top. The water passes through the diffuser plate and the sand and gravel layers. Head pressure pushes water through the copper pipe in the base to the outlet point. Biological contamination is reduced through the actions of adsorption; mechanical filtering, predation (‘biological layer’) and natural die off. The actual round concrete BSF units produced are approximately 915mm high with an outer and inner diameter of 355mm and 295mm respectively. The filter depth is approximately 450mm with a surface area of around 0.07m2. The designed flow rate for the filter is around 0.6ltr/minute.\nDesign and production work of the latest round BSF mould is on going at present.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"ROVAI Rope Pump","_href":"/solutions/ideas-at-work-rovai-rope-pump","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"37","_txt":"Ideas at work, in conjunction with project partner Resource Development International (RDI), have developed the Cambodian version of the popular rope pump. Our standard 'RP6' model is simple to install, operate and maintain and has been designed to fit on hand dug wells and bore holes (or drilled wells) - one design fits both. \n\nROVAI is Khmer for \"turning something by hand\". The pump is made from stock steel which is protected with a 3-part paint system, and is also fitted with stainless steel nuts and bolts which makes the ROVAI a very durable low-cost pump. \n\nThe standard RP6 model comes with 8 meter of piping and a cement cover. This makes it ideal for improving and protecting open hand dug wells. All pumps come with an operation and maintenance manual (Khmer language) which contains numerous step by step line drawings making it easy to follow. This and other manuals in both Khmer and English can be downloaded from the Ideas at Work website.\n\nFlow rates are typically around 40ltr at 5m deep (with 28mm pistons).\nIdeas at Work partners with Resource Development International and has offices on both Cambodia and the Netherlands. Contact details of Dutch office:\nZandstraat 31\n5529 AP Casteren\nNetherlands\nPh: +31 4976 81854, \n+31 2264 51286 or \n+31 6539 72569\n\n\n"},{"name":"Human Centered Design Toolkit","_href":"/solutions/ideo-org-human-centered-design-toolkit","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"189","_txt":"For years, businesses have used human-centered design to develop innovative solutions. Why not apply the same approach to overcome challenges in the nonprofit world?\n\nThis project, funded by International Development Enterprise (IDE) as part of a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, sought to provide NGOs and social enterprises with the tools to do just that. IDEO, in collaboration with nonprofit groups ICRW and Heifer International, developed the HCD Toolkit to help international staff and volunteers understand a community’s needs in new ways, find innovative solutions to meet those needs, and deliver solutions with financial sustainability in mind.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Kite Patch","_href":"/solutions/iecrowd-kite-patch","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"410","_txt":"The Kite Patch is a small patch that uses the worldwide discovery of technology capable of blocking mosquitoes' ability to track humans. The Kite Patch uses patent-pending, non-toxic compounds and is worn on clothing and provides up to 48 hours of protection.\n\nKite Patch scientists have developed patent-pending and proprietary formulas of FDA-approved compounds considered “flavors” and IFRA-approved “fragrances” that specifically target the mosquitoes’ receptor neurons used to detect carbon dioxide. Normal human contact with the Kite Patch, including the process of buying, storing, unwrapping, touching, holding, smelling, and wearing the Kite Patch for any period of time is completely safe.\n\nKite Patch anticipates that the product work on all types of mosquitoes. Preliminary field trials indicate that this technology is effective on several different species of mosquito.\n\n"},{"name":"GRIS water saving system","_href":"/solutions/igendesign-gris-water-saving-system","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["collection-storage-and-transport","sanitation"],"id":"sa39i4t","_txt":"\nGRIS is a set of water containers that are to be laid on the bathroom floor under the shower to collect greywater. They capture water from the showerhead, a person’s body and from the wall. The collected water can be stored in these containers and/or immediately be reused for other purposes, including toilet flushing, cleaning, washing or watering the garden. GRIS can collect up to 95% of the shower water.\n\nOne set of containers consists of four 33x33x10cm size interlocking water containers with a non-slip surface. Each container has a water collector opening and a spout with open/close threaded caps. The water can be reused by simply lifting the container, opening the cap and pouring out the greywater.\n\nEach container capacity is 10 liters, which means 40 liters per set. The four transparent containers allow users to see the amount of water filled. GRIS is able to support a 150kg person and is made of PET-R plastic – a highly reusable plastic material with a heat resistance up to 70 degrees celsius. The product can be cleaned with baking soda, vinegar or conventional washing soap. The estimated lifetime of a GRIS product is five years.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Better Shelter","_href":"/solutions/ikea-foundation-refugee-housing-unit","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"385","_txt":"Better Shelter provides quick to build refugee shelters around the world. Better shelter is flat-packed, requires no tools to assemble, and can be taken apart and rebuilt again elsewhere. Instead of canvas flaps, the shelter is made up of hard panels, which stand up better against harsher climactic conditions and offer more privacy.\n\nThe 188 square-foot shelters offer occupants better protection from weather along with more privacy. Made to house one family, the shelters feature temperature control and a solar panel to provide electricity.\n\n"},{"name":"Ila Trust - Mobile Clinics and Electronic Medical Record System to improve quality of living","_href":"/solutions/ila-trust-mobile-clinics-and-electronic-medical-record-system-to-improve-quality-of-living","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"164","_txt":"The Ila Trust is to provide mobile clinics for the most vulnerable population in society. There are two mobile clinics, one works in and around old Delhi in the areas of Lahori Gate, G.B Road, Jama Masjid, Majnu Ka Tila, Turkman Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Jamna Bazaar and Chandini Chowk; the second mobile clinic goes to Okhla Industrial Area. In addition, Ila Trust is now implementing a new electronic medical record (EMR) system supported by HP (Hewlett-Packard), which allows doctors to track patient's health histories, perform follow-up, better manage inventory, identify the geo-density of symptoms and diseases across the greater New Delhi region, and inform public health officials of outbreaks of diseases at times of crisis.\n\n"},{"name":"Mandarin Ultra Solar Light","_href":"/solutions/illumination-headquarters-limited-mandarin-ultra-solar-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"238","_txt":"The Mandarin Ultra is among the cheapest quality solar lights in the world. It is helping us at illumination to achieve our goal of reducing the energy poverty currently experienced by the world's poorest people, and thereby helping them to have more disposable income, be healthier & safer, and better educated.\n\nKey features of the Mandarin Ultra are:\n> Ultra-bright (40+ lumens from 12 LEDs);\n> Long lasting (6-8 hours on full charge); and\n> Highly reliable and durable (robust design, weather resistant, 1 year warranty).\nIt has been specifically designed to survive everyday use in the harsh conditions of the developing world. The Mandarin Ultra has also been proven on the ground through several years of development and testing across Africa and Asia.\n\nOur Carbon-enabled business model allows illumination to offer such a high quality solar light at super low price point - of course critical when providing to people earning less than $1 a day.\n\n"},{"name":"Multi-Crop Thresher","_href":"/solutions/imara-tech-multi-crop-thresher","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["productivity-tools","empowering-people"],"id":"sa69ler","_txt":"\n\nThe Multi-Crop Thresher (MCT), an engine-driven machine that threshes crops up to 75 times faster than manual methods and saves the average small farm over a week and a half of post-harvest labor. The MCT has a modular design that allows it to processes crops commonly grown on smallholder farms, including maize, beans, sorghum, and more, and is portable so that it can easily be transported on rural areas.   \n\nThe MCT is sold at $700 to rural entrepreneurs who purchase and operate the product as a service business in their community. By bringing the machine from farm-to-farm to sell threshing services, our customers earn themselves income ($10 per hour) that allows them to pay off their machine in 70 hours.   \n\nSmallholder farmers who use the machine are able to access mechanized equipment that they otherwise couldn’t afford and reap the benefits of higher productivity and reduced labor, up to 45 hours per acre. Smallholders can spend this time on more productive activities such as farm management and operating small businesses.   \n\nThrough products like the MCT, Imara Tech seeks to improve living and tough working conditions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, who form the backbone of the African economy yet are susceptible to high levels of poverty and its many effects. By enabling access to mechanized agricultural equipment, Imara Tech improves the farming practices of small farms to be more productive and sustainable, reducing the impact of poverty (SDG 1) and strengthening rural livelihoods through increased food system productivity and efficiency (SDG 2).   \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"JamVent","_href":"/solutions/imperial-college-london-jamvent","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"257o2hkm","_txt":"\n**Information updated: April 29th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device. \n\nThis is a low cost, high performance emergency ventilator to help patients with coronavirus, and offers a solution to ventilator shortages worldwide. The design is freely available for manufacturers and health providers around the world to download and build.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Eliodomestico Solar Water Distiller","_href":"/solutions/independent-designer-eliodomestico-solar-water-distiller","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"311","_txt":"Eliodomestico is a solar household water distiller for developing countries.  It uses sea water to provide families with drinking water at no operating cost.\n\nHow it works:\n- It works like an upside down coffee maker: during the day, the heat of the sun creates steam pressure in the black watertight boiler.  The steam is forced down through the expansion nozzle, thus condensing against the lid.\n- At the end of the day, the Eliodomestico delivers 5 liters of fresh drinking water.  The lower basin is specifically designed for transport on the head.\n\nEliodomestico is made from inexpensive, widely available materials.  The technologies involved in the production are simple and popular, making maintenance easy.\n\nBenefits include:\n- No electricity required\n- No filters needed\n- Easy maintenance\n- Good impact on the local economy\n- No impact on the environment\n\n"},{"name":"Swirl Flame Commercial LPG Cooking Burner","_href":"/solutions/individual-endeavior-swirl-flame-lpg-commercial-cooking-burner","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"w0d4l2r","_txt":"The Swirl Flame Commercial LPG Cooking Burner is a gas burner with up to 15% higher thermal efficiency and reduced emissions, as compared to tradtional LPG burners. \n\nThis newly designed burner consists of a burner barrel, a main mixing tube and an inner mixing tube. Both the length and diameter of the inner mixing tube are less than main mixing tube. The inner mixing tube is loosely fitted inside of the main mixing tube, so that it can slide up and down.\n\nThe main mixing tube is fitted with the burner barrel at a 30 degree inclination. Proper mixing of gas and air is made possible by a swirling motion of mixture inside of the barrel, for a tangential entry of mixture from the main mixing tube. \n\nThe swirling motion of the flame increases contact with the cooking pot, which results in improved heat transfer to the pot. During slow cooking when the gas jet velocity is low, the inner mixing tube is activated by pulling it up inside of the main mixing tube. Less cross sectional area of within the inner mixing tube creates a higher rate of pressure-drop inside of the tube, even during slow gas jet velocity. As a result, adequate air is drawn inside of the tube, and the gas flame remains blue even during slow cooking. \n\n\n"},{"name":"NEW GREEN STOVE DESIGN","_href":"/solutions/individual-new-green-stove-design","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"28khwufd","_txt":"A state of art design of wood burning metallic cook stove is presently designed. Wood sticks are used as fuel in this stove. Ash removal is very easy in the stove, just by opening of holding clip of hinged fuel rest plate.     \n\nTest Results     \n\nMeasured thermal efficiency is found as high as 28.3%. Smoke emission is also reduced.    \n\nBurning capacity of stove per hour: 7642.88Kcal.      \n\nPower output rating of the present prototype is 2.5Kw per hour.     \n\nThe newly stove will save rural women from harmful emissions generated in rural kitchen.      \n\nMerits of Newly Designed Stove      \n\n1.\tHigh thermal efficiency as high as 28.3 percent with reduced rate of smoke emission.     \n\n2.\tIn the stove, primary air is supplied throughout the ported circumferential wall at the lower part of combustion chamber for better mixing with wood fuel during combustion.    \n\n3.\tIn addition to typical preheating system of secondary air, while passes through annular air passage surrounded the combustion chamber wall, primary air is also preheated in this stove while comes in contact with perforated lower circumferential wall of the combustion chamber.      \n\n4.\tThe primary air is entered through perforated wall located above the fuel rest plate, not through conventional grate at bottom so that, deposited ash on fuel rest plate cannot be able to block the air passage for primary air entry.    \n\n5.\tAsh removal is very easy, just by opening of holding clip of hinged fuel rest plate.      \n\n6.\tSliding cover plate of fuel feed opening prevents entry of outside cold air inside of combustion chamber.      \n\n\n"},{"name":"Wood Fired Bakery with Temperature Control and without Visible Smoke","_href":"/solutions/individual-wood-fired-bakery-with-temperature-control-and-without-visible-smoke","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"28kftdou","_txt":"Present state-of-art design of wood fired bakery consists of a newly designed efficient biomass combustor and a baking unit.      \n\nThe combustor has 26.46 % thermal efficiency at wood burning rate of 4kg / hour with low level of harmful emissions like concentration of carbon monoxide (% v/v) is less than 0.2 by Orsat, concentration of particulate matter is 57.4 mg / NM3.      \n\nThe baking unit consists of gas inlet duct with a screen at bottom and inclination adjustable deflectors for equal amount of gas distribution to all gas flow passages located below and above of all baking chamber walls. Flue gas is passed throughout the width of gas flow passages for the provision of restricted inlet path in gas flow passages. Better heat transfers from flue gas to baking chambers is possible due to flow of hot gas both above the top wall and bottom wall of each baking chamber. After flowing through gas passages, flue gas is released to outside through outlet duct. In the new bakery system if temperature reduction is necessary in baking chambers, the flue gas can be directly released from gas inlet duct to outside by opening of sliding cover of gas release opening. This time inclination angle of deflectors inside of gas inlet duct are reduced either to reduce amount of gas flow through gas flow passages or to close inlet path of gas flow passages completely by deflector plates, which whole amount of gas is released from gas inlet duct to outside without passing through gas flow passages.     \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Garbage Clinical Insurance","_href":"/solutions/indonesia-medika-garbage-clinical-insurance","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","financial-tools"],"id":"sa1lbyk","_txt":"Garbage Clinical Insurance (GCI) is a micro health insurance program which uses recyclable waste as a financial resource. With this program, the community is able to pay for clinical services by using garbage as payment to an insurance scheme. The project predominately targets waste collectors and encourages the community to mobilize their own unused resources to improve their access to health services. It further breaks down barriers between health facilities and community members.\n\nIndividuals with low incomes collect garbage from the streets and bring it to GCI. The waste is then weighed and separated and valued. The individual is then “paid” in the form of a medical health insurance. For as little as 0.66 Euro per month, an individual is given access to a range of services including healthcare, rehabilitative healthcare, basic free treatment, in-clinic counseling and laboratory checks.\n\nThe separated garbage is then sold onto waste companies and collectors; organic waste is used for animal feed, inorganic waste can be converted to upcycling products and then sold for a higher amount. By showing people how much their waste is worth, the scheme encourages communities to organize and create sustainable financing from their own resources. This, in turn, improves their access to medical treatment and the quality of public health program with respect to promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative wellbeing. It further offers the community an incentive to start an organized waste management and waste entrepreneurship system from the household level so as to benefit from continual health insurance.\n\n"},{"name":"Solarclave - Solar Autoclave","_href":"/solutions/innovations-in-international-health-solarclave-solar-autoclave","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"201","_txt":"Medical devices and instruments need to be properly sterilized before and after use with different patients. Rural clinics in Nicaragua often lack a constant supply of electricity required to attain the 250°F minimum temperature for sterilization. The student designers at Innovations in International Health (IIH) have designed a solar powered autoclave, dubbed Solarclave, to circumvent this issue and promote safe and healthy practices in rural medicine. A series of mirrors reflects sunlight, concentrating rays of light onto a closed bucket which acts as a \"pressure cooker\". The heat generated inside is well over the required minimum for sterilization; any instruments placed inside the vessel will be sterile and ready for use. The Solarclave's unique design optimally traps the heat reflected by the mirrors, making effective use of materials and time. The parts can be produced using locally-sourced materials (in Nicaragua thus far) and community groups like Las Mujeres Solares have been been trained to quickly assemble these units. The simple assembly also means that the Solarclave can also be transported to other rural clinics for use within the same day.\n\n"},{"name":"Keyhole Gardens","_href":"/solutions/inspiration-green-keyhole-gardens","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","methods-and-learning"],"id":"633","_txt":"'Keyhole Gardens' is a gardening method that uses locally available materials to retain moisture and nutrients by placing an active compost pile in the center of a round garden bed. Although most helpful in hot and dry locations, a Keyhole Garden will improve growing conditions in most climates. From a bird's eye view the garden is shaped like a keyhole. A notch is cut into a round garden bed, and the notch makes for easy access to the center compost pile.\n\nThe Keyhole Garden scheme: layering is proven to enhance soil health. Some layering suggestions include, from bottom to top: wood, cardboard, a bit of compost, petroleum-free newspaper, manure, worms, wood ash, straw, topsoil.  Users may also repeat, compost, straw, topsoil or some such combination until desired height is reached.\n\n"},{"name":"GeoChat","_href":"/solutions/instedd-geochat","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity","id":"126","_txt":"GeoChat is a flexible open source group communications tool that helps team members keep close track of each other. GeoChat encourages a shared awareness of who is doing what where -- and it does it over any device, on any platform, and over any network. GeoChat allows you and your team to stay in touch with one another through whatever method you have available: over SMS, over email, and on the surface of a map in a web browser.\n\nWhether you are sitting at a computer with a high-speed Internet connection, or on the go with nothing but your mobile phone, GeoChat helps you react to events quickly by making it easy to link up your team within moments, and even to form virtual teams on the fly! GeoChat lets you link headquarters to staff in the field, and field staff to each other, and lets you instantly add to your group anyone, from any organization, you think should be there.\n\nGeoChat keeps everyone on the team connected, in sync and aware.\n\n"},{"name":"Field Sink","_href":"/solutions/instructables-field-sink","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"658","_txt":"The Field Sink is a foot pump operated wash station that brings running water to remote locations.  A foot pump transfers clean water from a lower bucket to a spout above for hand washing. The wash water is collected in a basin, drained and stored in a gray water bucket receptacle. \n\nWhen all fresh water has been transferred to the gray water bucket, the gray water can then be emptied.  The Field Sink can be made using locally-sourced materials.  Step-by-step instructions can be found the on the solution provider website.\n\n"},{"name":"WAPI","_href":"/solutions/integrated-solar-cooking-wapi","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"240","_txt":"WAPI stands for Water Purification Indicator. WAPIs are small, handmade devices that tell you when water has reached 146 degrees F, the minimum temperature required for pasteurization. Once pasteurized, water is microbe-free and safe to drink. Water-borne illnesses cause diarrhea, which one of the leading causes of death in the developing world. Children are more susceptible than adults to such bacterial infections. Typically, water is left out in the sun or placed in a solar cooker to reach critical pasteurization temperature. Without a thermometer though, it is impossible to know if that water is truly safe to drink. The WAPI contains a slab of soy wax that melts at precisely the same temperature at which water is pasteurized. If the wax is solid, the water is not ready; when the wax has liquefied and collected at the base of the WAPI, the water is ready. The device fits in your pocket and is attached to a string for retrieval after purification. The simple design allows anyone to use it, while reinforcing the idea that water must be adequately boiled before consumption. WAPIs are reusable and can be assembled from spare manufacturing parts or kits.\n\n"},{"name":"Mazzi - Milk Transportation System","_href":"/solutions/intellectual-ventures-lab-mazzi-milk-transportation-system","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"productivity-tools","id":"470","_txt":"The Milk Transportation System uses a durable 10-liter container designed specifically to reduce spillage and spoilage. Farmers can milk their animals directly into the container using a detachable funnel, which limits contaminants, helps identify signs of udder infections, and reduces spillage when the container is tipped. The container’s attached lid is then secured onto the container, and the units are stackable for easy transportation from the farm to collection centers that purchase milk.\n\nWhen the system is used properly it reduces the number of times that milk must change containers, making it much easier to clean and transport.  \n\nNot only does this system increase the quality of milk received at co-ops in Kenya, but it also educates farmers on proper sanitation practices.\n\n"},{"name":"Passive Vaccine Storage Device","_href":"/solutions/intellectual-ventures-lab-passive-vaccine-storage-device","template":"solution","category":["medical","energy"],"tags":"vaccination, cooling","id":"471","_txt":"The Passive Vaccine Storage Device is designed to keep vaccines at the appropriate temperatures for a month or more without electricity. The device combines the best attributes of vaccine cold boxes and stationary refrigerators currently used in the cold chain. Unlike other vaccine cold boxes, the device holds temperatures for at least a month, instead of only one to five days. Unlike refrigerators, it is transportable, low-cost, low-maintenance, and can be used anywhere.\n\nThe Passive Vaccine Storage Device uses super insulation techniques similar to those used to store cryogenic fluids; its design is specific to vaccine storage and can maintain the necessary temperatures for months using only ice.  Vaccines can then be retrieved without jeopardizing the remaining vials and the insulated container can remain in the field for repeated use.\n\n"},{"name":"Photonic Fence","_href":"/solutions/intellectual-ventures-lab-photonic-fence","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"469","_txt":"The Photonic Fence is a prototype device that is capable of identifying the discriminating characteristics of a mosquito (wing beat frequency, shape, size, airspeed, etc.).  Once a mosquito has been identified, a trained laser delivers photonic energy to kill or incapacitate it.  Designed for use in developing regions, the photonic fence will be used to complement bed nets, insecticides, and other existing vector control techniques.\n\nOne potential use of the Photonic Fence is to create a virtual fence that detects insects as they cross its plane. When an invading insect is detected, custom software is able to estimate the insect’s size and also to measure its wing beat frequency. Using this method, not only can the system distinguish between mosquitoes, butterflies, and bumblebees, but it can also determine whether a mosquito is male or female, as only female mosquitoes bite humans.\n\nOnce the software establishes that the insect is a valid target, it tracks the mosquito in flight, runs a safety check to ensure no innocent bystanders are in view, and then activates a laser to zap the mosquito. The Photonic Fence could be set along the perimeter of clinics or other strategic areas to control mosquitoes without endangering humans or other animals.\n\n"},{"name":"KB Treadle Pump","_href":"/solutions/international-development-enterprises-india-idei-kb-treadle-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","irrigation"],"id":"67","_txt":"The Treadle Pump is a foot operated water lifting device for easy irrigation of small holder plots of land.  A treadle pump can be used by all members of a farming family to irrigate crops. The user stands on two treadles, usually made of bamboo, and pedals them. This light exercise, similar to using a step machine, operates two metal pump-cylinders which are connected to a tube-well, or to a surface level pond. The tube-well consists of robust, flexible plastic, sunk into the ground until it reaches an aquifer. Before first use, water is poured into the cylinders to ‘prime’ the pump. When the user pedals, water is lifted up onto the field, or into a pond or irrigation canal. The pedalling action is easily mastered and not strenuous, so that anyone in the family can take a turn at irrigating the fields. Typically the household will operate a pump for between two and eight hours per day, often in the early morning or evening when the weather is cool.\n\nDirect impacts of Treadle Pump irrigation\n\n - The income impact of the Treadle Pump technology varies across households and regions, but US$400 per year is the estimate of the average increase in the annual net income of each household\n\n- It frees the farmer from the limitations of rain fed farming and raises his capacity to grow crops in both winter and summer\n\n - Land augmenting : For the poor farmers constrained by the small size of the landholdings, treadle pump technology acts as a land augmenting intervention. With the use of Treadle Pump the farmers can cultivate all the year round thus increasing their cropping intensity to 200-300%.\n\n - Easy and productive : The Treadle pump is easier to use and is more productive than a variety of traditional manual irrigation devices. Its output is in the range of 4000-4500 litres/hour with a lift of 4-7 m.\n\n- Change in cropping pattern : Treadle Pump technology enables the farmers to grow crops they were not able to grow earlier, example- farmers are able to grow vegetables and make more money by selling them\n\n- The most significant impact is the increase in the crop yield\n\n- Among the most important reason cited by farmers themselves is the leaching away of the fertilizers due to the strong water currents generated by the diesel pumps (traditionally used by farmers for irrigation during non-monsoon seasons)\n\n - Farming families have a better diet with more vegetables and milk, and plenty of surplus produce to sell\n\n- Acumen Fund survey showed that helping with pumping did not add to chores of children or prevent them attending school\n\n- TUV Nord has verified greenhouse gas savings from avoided diesel as 0.477 tonnes/year CO2 per pump.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bags","_href":"/solutions/international-programs-in-agriculture-purdue-improved-crop-storage-bags","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"642","_txt":"The Purdue Improved Crop Storage (​PICS) project aims to increase the income of farming families in West and ​Central Africa through the use of inexpensive, plastic grain storage bags. PIC​S first focused on cowpeas, an African staple, but research in a second phase (PICS2) extends to other grains and crop products.\n\nPICS bags, developed at Purdue University by entomology professor Larry Murdock, reduces loss of cowpea grain to insect infestation. If 50% of cowpea grain at the farm level was put into airtight storage (PICS bags are one type), overall annual income in the region would increase by $255 million. PICS technology also opens another economic opportunity—PICS bag production and distribution. PICS project staff are working with local manufacturers to produce PICS bags, and with entrepreneurs to distribute them throughout West and Central Africa.\n\n"},{"name":"BIO-MOTO Bio-Fuel Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/international-research-and-development-afr-bio-moto-fuel-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"771","_txt":"The BIO-MOTO is a bio-fuel cookstove developed by International Research and Development Africa (IRDA).\n\nThe stove has five-stage variable power (0.8 KW- 4.0 KW), instant ignition capabilities and is fuel spill and explosion proof. The BIO-MOTO cooker is available in 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 burner configurations and has a 15 year manufacturer defects warranty.\n\nBIO-MOTO can boil 1 liter of water in 5 minutes, 2.5 liters in 12 minutes and 5 liters in 25 minutes.\n\nThis cookstove uses a bio-fuel developed by IRDA. It is processed from agricultural food-crop stover (leaves and stalks of field crops) and post harvest starch crops that have been damaged or contaminated.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Rain Catcher","_href":"/solutions/invented-co-rain-catcher","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"554","_txt":"The Rain Catcher is a lightweight device that collects rain, which can in turn be used as safe drinking water. The Rain Catcher consists of a tripod, three extension legs and an inverted waterproof canvas with a funnel at the tip (bottom end), which directs collected rain into a collapsible water container via a flexible tube. It is easy to erect and can be anchored to the surface in order to withstand moderate winds. The Rain Catcher can be used on boats as an emergency kit and can also be placed on top of a large water tank in rural areas.\n\nAssembly:\n- Deploy the tripod and insert the extension legs\n- Pull the canvas over the frame and secure the canvas with Velcro (hook-and-loop tape) to the frame (extended tripod)\n- Secure the frame to the surface via three tent pegs through the feet or via the securing ropes\n- Place the water bottle beneath the canvas to collect rain water\n\nFeatures:\n- Prevents cholera and other waterborne illnesses\n- Prevents dehydration\n- Can be used in disaster response areas\n\n"},{"name":"Avaz","_href":"/solutions/invention-labs-avaz","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"186","_txt":"There are 40 million people in the world today who live without a voice. They lose the ability to speak because of various conditions: cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, strokes, motor neuron disease, and many others.\n\nMost non-verbal people are intelligent, aware and sensitive. But because communication is the bedrock of social interaction, their ability to integrate into mainstream society remains limited.\nAll over the world, there has been a concerted effort to develop and use Assistive Technologies to help non-verbal people communicate. These tools are called Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. In most developed countries, such tools have become a part of life for non-verbal people. But not in India.\n\nWe developed Avaz between 2007 and 2010, working closely with the folks at Vidya Sagar and other special needs schools in the country. As our thoughts began taking shape, we decided that we did not want to just create a technological device – we wanted to create an artificial voice. And so, when  we designed Avaz, we wanted to give it all of the features that we (who are verbal) take for granted.\n\n"},{"name":"invi bracelet","_href":"/solutions/invi-world-invi-bracelet","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["anti-violence-and-crime-reporting","empowering-people"],"id":"sa3mzhi","_txt":"\nIn response to the widespread problem of sexual violence, invi world has developed a self-defense product that enables women to protect themselves. The invi bracelet contains a breakable capsule filled with an unpleasant odoriferous substance to repel the attacker. The effectiveness of the innovation has been demonstrated as it already prevented multiple attempted assaults (or attempted rape).\n\nOnce the capsule in the bracelet is broken by the victim, the smell is released which aims to repel the attacker in a non-violent way. This is the same mechanism used by a skunk as protection from predators.\n\n\n"},{"name":"The Inyenyeri Fuel and Stove System","_href":"/solutions/inyenyeri-the-fuel-and-stove-system","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"704","_txt":"The mission of Inyenyeri's clean-cooking system is to eliminate death and disease caused by household air pollution in Rwanda. Inyenyeri offers high-tech stoves to customers that agree to buy their fuel pellets. Customers receive as many stoves as needed to replace all deadly stoves. \n\nLow-Cost Fuel Pellets:\n- Comparable or lower cost fuel than cooking with charcoal\n- Cash-free fuel for rural households\n- Sustainably harvested feedstock\n- Long lasting: 1 kg burns ~1.5 hrs\n- Incredibly efficient: +80% less wood than charcoal\n- No messy soot\n- Locally produced and sold: consistent and convenient\n\nThe Philips Smokeless Fan-Gasifying Stove:\n- NO SMOKE: 98% less toxic and GHG emissions\n- Fan Gasifying: modern technology utilizing biomass energy\n- Easy and quick to light and extinguish\n- Clean fuel + flame: no black pots, clothing, walls, ceiling\n- Hot and adjustable flame : no tending or waiting\n- Durable, sleek, aspirational design \n\n"},{"name":"Inclined Box Solar Cooker","_href":"/solutions/jalpaiguri-akshay-rural-technology-and-renewable-energy-entrepreneurship-development-centre-inclined-box-solar-cooker","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"vun6beo","_txt":"Conventional box-type solar cookers are not able to follow the sun's trajectory throughout the day. Moreover, the use of a single reflector requires longer cooking times.\n\nThe Inclined Box Solar Cooker is designed to tilt towards the sun's trajectory, so that direct radiation is perpendicularly directed to increase solar irradiance on the face of the cooker. Two foldable mirror reflectors are attached along the lengths of the cooker at an angle of 115 degrees to the cooker face, in order to increase energy collection. This design allows users to cook more meals, even when the sun is lower in the sky.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Jana Care","_href":"/solutions/jana-care","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"676","_txt":"Jana Care reverses \"diabesity\" by building next generation diagnostics and evidence-based lifestyle coaching programs for diabetics in the developing world, all made available on mobile phones. Jana Care's diabetes management application enables bio-marker assisted chronic disease management.\n\nOne of the coaching programs is the Aina Device, a mobile diagnostic platform that measures the following parameters from paper blood testing:\n- Blood Glucose\n- HbA1C\n- Lipids-HDL,LDL,TrG\n- Creatinine\n- Haemoglobin\n\nThe Device provides diagnostics for practitioners to work in concert with patients to manage their diabetes. The diagnostic device provides data from paper-based blood tests. As a final step in diabetes care, Jana Care provides an online lifestyle program called \"Habits,\" in order to complement the Aina Device. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Mini Sanitary Napkin Making Machine","_href":"/solutions/jayaashree-industries-mini-sanitary-napkin-making-machine","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"574","_txt":"The Mini Sanitary Napkin Making Machine is a low-cost solution for making sanitary napkins, while benefiting Ladies Self Help Groups (SHGs) and aspiring women entrepreneurs.  The machine defibrates wood fiber, forming a core that is then sealed with soft-touch sensitive heat control, which creates the final contoured shape of the product.\n\nThe machine requires single phase electricity for a one horsepower drive. It can fit within a space of 3.5X3.5 meters, and can produce two napkins per minute. The SHGs and entrepreneurs that manufacture sanitary napkins can create repetitive markets in their own areas, which enable them to expand their business and improve their livelihoods.\n\n"},{"name":"SAGES - Suite for Automated Global Electronic bioSurveillance","_href":"/solutions/johns-hopkins-university-applied-physics-laboratory-sages-suite-for-automated-global-electronic-biosurveillance","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"353","_txt":"The Suite for Automated Global Electronic bioSurveillance (SAGES) is a collection of modular, flexible, open source software tools for electronic disease surveillance.\n\nDeveloped by APL in collaboration with the Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (GEIS), a division of AFHSC, the free software suite is designed to collect, analyze, visualize and share information within a national disease surveillance system. Individual SAGES tools may be used to complement existing disease surveillance systems, or used all together to create an end-to-end disease surveillance capability.\n\n"},{"name":"JUA Energy L1/L1 eco solar reading light","_href":"/solutions/jua-energy-l1-eco-solar-reading-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"129dynea","_txt":"The JUA Energy L1 and L1 Eco solar reading lights are solar task lights designed for students. They can be charged either by the built-in solar panels, or via an A/C source. The lamp can run for more than 15 hours on a single charge. Solar charging takes approximately 6-8 hours.\n\nFeatures:  \n- More than 15 hours lighting time when fully charged\n- 2-year warranty\n- 5-year life span\n- Dual solar/AC charging\n- Lighting options: 30 lumens, 15 lumens\n\n\n"},{"name":"Manual Precision Seed Planter","_href":"/solutions/jua-kali-intermediate-technology-manual-precision-seed-planter","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"productivity-tools","id":"548","_txt":"The hand fed planter is able to plant maize (corn) and pulses (beans), as well as other seeds and a precise amount of fertiliser as a nutrient for each seed through a surface mulch  under a range of soil conditions.       \n\nThe design of the tool uses body weight to operate a foot pedal in order to supply the energy used to create two slots 50mm apart  through the surface layer in a gradual manner combined with a forward/backward rocking  motion. The shape of the spear makes gradual penetration easier while the sides compact the soil and so conserve its integrity.       \n\nA single seed is dropped by hand into the slot through one funnel while a precise amount of fertiliser is dropped into the other funnel. The seed and nutrients are covered by flicking soil down the slots using the tips of the spears. The arrangement of the seed is intended to give each its own space to ensure minimum competition for light and soil moisture. The spacing for maize and beans should give the optimum plant population for the agro-climatic conditions for that area. This information should be available from local agricultural extension officers, which is the results of experimental work carried out in that area by research stations. The amount and type of fertiliser to be applied for each seed will depend on the results of soil testing, if it has been carried out, or advice from the extension officer.       \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"SkillNova","_href":"/solutions/kalibrr-skillnova","template":"solution","category":"education","id":"349","_txt":"SkillNova is an online learning platform that helps people qualify for call center jobs - for free. Their mission is to create economic opportunities through learning and employment, and to help close the global skills gap.\n\nSkillNova bridges the gap between learning and employment by educating and qualifying jobseekers who are seeking work in the $200 billion business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Once students graduate, they are deemed employment-ready. SkillNova then secures interviews for them through integrated virtual and real world touch points.\n\nWhile other platforms teach people skills, and others help them find jobs, SkillNova does both – at no cost to them. At the same time, companies are able to acquire skilled talent that meets their requirements. Hiring companies pay for SkillNova's breakthrough curriculum, technologies, and graduates.\n\n"},{"name":"Kangaroo Mother Care","_href":"/solutions/kangaroo-mother-care","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"578","_txt":"Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a method of care for all newborn babies, both premature and full-term. This method uses the mother's skin and presence to stabilize the baby. It also promotes breastfeeding, which itself can be lifesaving for premature babies. KMC has three components:\n\n1. Skin-to-skin contact between the baby's front and the mother's chest: Skin-to-skin contact should ideally start at birth, but is helpful at any time. It should ideally be continuous day and night, but shorter periods are still helpful.\n2. Exclusive breastfeeding: for an average mother, direct suckling by the baby from the breasts is all that is needed. For very premature babies, milk and additional essential nutrients may be needed.\n3. Support of the dyad: whatever is needed for the medical, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of mother and baby is provided to them without separating them. This might mean adding ultramodern equipment, if available, or purely intense psychological support in low-resource settings.\n\n"},{"name":"KARIBU Solar Power","_href":"/solutions/karibu-solar-power","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"278","_txt":"The solution is a modular solar lamp designed to make solar lighting economically viable for the Base of the Pyramid consumer. Over 500 million people today use toxic kerosene lamps, which burn people and homes and emit millions of tons in greenhouse gases yearly. KARIBU's product provides an affordable solar substitute for kerosene lighting by splitting the lamp into three components (solar panel, rechargeable battery, and light); consumers are then able to split up payment for these components. The small amounts they would pay over time are comparable to the costs of kerosene lighting.\n\n"},{"name":"Khan Academy","_href":"/solutions/khan-academy","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","teacher-and-student-resources"],"id":"129","_txt":"With a video library of over 3,100 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice, we're on a mission to help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.\n\n"},{"name":"Cooking Oil Press","_href":"/solutions/kickstart-international-cooking-oil-press","template":"solution","category":["medical","agriculture"],"tags":"nutrition, productivity-tools","id":"260","_txt":"From KickStart.org: The press extracts oil from sunflower, sesame, and other oil seeds. The filter produces clear, cold-pressed, nutritious cooking oil ready for sale or consumption. The seedcake by-product is valued as a high protein animal feed supplement.\n\nOur MoneyMaker Block Press and MoneyMaker Oil Press are only available for distribution in the following East African countries:\n\nBurundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Outside these countries, these products are only available for shipment by container load.\n\n"},{"name":"MoneyMaker Hip Pump","_href":"/solutions/kickstart-international-moneymaker-hip-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation","id":"167","_txt":"The MoneyMaker Hip Pump is unique to KickStart; developed to create a lower cost and lighter weight, portable pump. It debuted in stores in 2006. Sales and marketing efforts began in 2008. The new pump sells for about $30, is very light (only 4.5 kg or less than 10 pounds), and can irrigate an acre. A great deal of work went into designing a super efficient valve box, but the genius of the design is a simple pivot hinge.\n\n"},{"name":"MoneyMaker Max Pump","_href":"/solutions/kickstart-international-super-moneymaker-max-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","irrigation"],"id":"190","_txt":"\nEntrepreneurial farmers in Africa are irrigating with KickStart's manual MoneyMaker Max irrigation pump to change their small subsistence farms into commercial enterprises. With irrigation, farmers can grow and sell as many as three to four high value vegetable crops every year and ensure that the crop is ready for market when the price is high. The MoneyMaker Max pressure pump provides farmers a pump that can push water uphill as well as simply pulling it up from the source. This means it is suitable for use on steeply sloping land where the water source may be at the bottom. \n\nThe MoneyMaker Max pump can be used to pump water from hand-dug wells, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. It is ideal for sprinkler irrigation, filling overhead water tanks, or for use with nozzles and sprays attached to the end of the delivery hose. A unique, high-quality, human powered treadle irrigation pump that includes hosepipes. Benefits include:\n\n• Easy installation and operation with no tools required\n• High flow rate – irrigates up to 2 acres of land per day\n• Sprays 16 gallons/minute\n• Pulls water from depths of up to 23 feet (7 meters)\n• Maximum pumping height of 46 feet (14 meters)\n• Weighs just 35lbs (16 kg)      \n• Durable, rust resistant, highly efficient with guaranteed quality\n\n"},{"name":"Kiva","_href":"/solutions/kiva","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100"],"id":"625","_txt":"Kiva is a nonprofit organization that aims to alleviate poverty through lending.  By leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.\n\nKiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems. 100% of every loan is sent to these microfinance institutions, which Kiva calls Field Partners, who administer the loans in the field.  Kiva does not charge interest to Field Partners.\n\nKiva relies on a worldwide network of over 450 volunteers who work with Kiva's Field Partners, to edit and translate borrower stories, and ensure the smooth operation of countless other Kiva programs.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Vaccine Refrigerator","_href":"/solutions/kxn-nigeria-solar-vaccine-refrigerator","template":"solution","category":["medical","energy"],"tags":"vaccination, cooling","id":"73","_txt":"While many healthcare solutions for battling known diseases exist, getting these solutions to those in need is often difficult. In remote parts of the developing world, the reliability of electricity or fuel is often low, and energy needs must be consistently met in order to preserve vaccines, for example. KXN Nigeria Ltd. has developed a refrigerator system that utilizes a photovoltaic module for constant, reliable power.\n\nThe RFVB-134a, a refrigerator designed by Sun Frost, has 38.7 liters of capacity. At this relatively small size, this refrigerator can hold over 70,000 polio vaccines. In the hot climate of rural Nigeria, it is important to keep these vaccines cooled to 3 degrees celsius to prevent degradation. KXN Nigeria Ltd. provides rural health centers with a solar PV module, battery, and charge controller along with this refrigerator. The refrigerator consumes an average of 03.kWh of electricity per day, and the lead-acid solar batter is designed to withstand the unique discharging cycles required by the unit.\n\n"},{"name":"ECAR: Arsenic-Safe Drinking Water","_href":"/solutions/lawrence-berkeley-national-lab-usa-ecar-arsenic-safe-drinking-water","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","water-purification"],"id":"398","_txt":"ECAR is a water treatment technology designed to bring locally affordable and sustainable arsenic-safe water to rural communities. In ECAR, or ElectroChemical Arsenic Remediation, ordinary steel plates use low voltage electricity to produce iron oxide (e.g. rust) particles in water that adsorb and trap arsenic. During the process, arsenite (which is more toxic and difficult to remove) is converted into arsenate, allowing the process to be highly effective under robust conditions. Treated water exceeds international WHO standards for arsenic and iron across many groundwater sources. The electrodes are cleaned by reversing the current, making operation and maintenance simple and non-hazardous. The technology was designed to work within a sustainable service delivery model that can cover the cost of an electricity source and still sell arsenic-safe water at a locally affordable price while simultaneously covering all costs.\n\nThe requirements for maintenance are low and electrode passivation can be limited by reversing voltage regularly. Operating ECAR is simple and non-hazardous: voltage is very low (about 3 V DC) and no corrosive chemicals are needed. ECAR can be operated by trained local community members.  \n\nOperating costs are extremely low (~ 0.04 USD/l), making it possible to sell the arsenic-safe water at a locally affordable price while simultaneously covering the expenses.\n\n"},{"name":"Lazarian World Homes","_href":"/solutions/lazarian-world-homes","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"298","_txt":"The unique “Lego” type design of the Lazarian polystyrene Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) provide modern energy-efficient housing. The major components of the Lazarian World Homes are Green in the true spirit of eco-friendly housing. The homes stay warm in the winter and cool in the summers. All Lazarian building designs have a 20-25 R-Value and an Economic Life of 40-50 years. The wall systems of the homes comprise Lazarian polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks, concrete and steel rebar, a sustainable solution to cost effective, energy efficient housing for the needy. When the economic life of the Lazarian home is complete, approximately 90% of the home may be recycled, including the Lazarian EPS foam blocks, concrete, rebar, metal roofing, and wood. In places where use of wood is not available or desirable, roof truss systems may be built with recyclable steel angle iron or aluminum. Lazarian World Homes are simple and inexpensive to build. With minimum training, families are able to build their own homes. On-site Instruction is provided by Lazarian staff. Because the walls of a completed Lazarian home have cells filled with concrete and steel reinforcing bar, the resulting structure inside the walls of a Lazarian building is commonly referred to as Reinforced Concrete Post and Beam Construction. This is one of the strongest methods of construction known to structural engineers. Lazarian homes will withstand major earthquakes, storms and natural disasters. The walls are waterproof and are easily cleaned after a flood. The blocks also contain a fire retardant and pest repellant.\n\n"},{"name":"LaZoi Online Doctor Appointment Booking","_href":"/solutions/lazoi-lifecare-pvt-online-doctor-appointment-booking","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"597","_txt":"People often find it difficult to find specific information on doctors, including which doctor should be consulted for specialized problems. www.LaZoi.com (formerly HelpMeDoc.in) provides an online database of doctors, their specializations and appointment booking capabilities.\n\nFor patients, this platform allows users to choose a doctor based on need and budget. Users can also make appointments with a specialized doctor, find a second opinion and book diagnostic tests and health packages online.\n\nDoctors can maintain all their appointments at their fingertips through their individual back office, where they can manage their time and schedule in a more productive and professional manner. Before meeting a patient, doctors can view their profile and archive their existing profile, prescriptions and history.\n\n"},{"name":"Leafbed Emergency Bed","_href":"/solutions/leaf-supply-leafbed-emergency-bed","template":"solution","category":"housing","id":"176","_txt":"Leafbed is a modular emergency bed made entirely of cardboard. The identical modules can make an ergonomic adult bed, a child's bed or a stool. The beds can be shipped flat and are recyclable and biodegradable. They are intended to be used in situations where a large number of temporary beds are required quickly. \n\nAn adaptable design\nThe LeafBed is assembled from 4 identical modules that can have alternative uses:\n● 4 modules for an adult bed\n● 3 modules for kid bed\n● 2 modules for a small table\n● 1 module for a stool\n● A compartment on each module allows user to secure belongings inside the bed while sleeping.\n● 2 trestles for a big table\n\nAn efficient product\nThe LeafBed has been designed to be ergonomic and adaptable while using only a very simple and basic material.\nContrary to popular belief, cardboard is very resistant. The LeafBed can support up to 300kg and face a very high hygrometry (up to 75 % of relative humidity in the atmosphere).\n \nBiodegradable and recyclable, has a positive carbon balance contrary to classical bedding solutions.\n\n"},{"name":"LEDsafari","_href":"/solutions/ledsafari","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"675","_txt":"LEDSafari is a Switzerland-based NGO that helps train people to create low-cost, Do-It-Yourself solar lanterns.  By partnering with local organizations in developing countries, LEDSafari enables trainees to become entrepreneurs that manufacture and sell solar lanterns within their communities.  \n\nUsing a baseline set of electrical components that are sourced from China, LED solar lanterns can be created by using locally-sourced materials, including recycled materials such as plastic bottles.  Incorporating locally-available materials allows for lanterns to also be repaired locally. While the cost of baseline electrical components varies by country due to tariffs and taxes, the average cost is around USD $5-$6 per lantern.  \n\nLEDSafari provides standard design plans so that local organizations can build a variety of solar-lighting styles (e.g. lantern, torch/flashlight, study lamp, etc).  Builders are encouraged to design solar lanterns that match the needs of users by incorporating principles of human centered design. \n\n"},{"name":"Pulse Oximeter","_href":"/solutions/lgtmedical-pulse-oximeter","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health,  medical-devices","id":"375","_txt":"The Pulse Oximeter™ leverages the global ubiquity of mobile phones to provide non-invasive measurements of blood oxygen levels with a light sensor attached to a patient’s finger.  Initially prototyped in 2010, the Pulse Oximeter™ is robust, accurate, portable and powered by a mobile phone. It includes an intuitive symbols-based display and makes pulse oximetry easy and accessible to use.  Further, it utilizes the unique Vital Signs DSP™ audio interface to provide a low-cost, high quality mobile product that can be used anywhere.  Measurements are simple, fast, convenient and highly accurate.\n\n"},{"name":"Lifeplayer MP3","_href":"/solutions/lifeline-energy-lifeplayer-mp3","template":"solution","category":["education","energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","connectivity, energy-generation, devices"],"id":"223","_txt":"The Lifeplayer MP3 is an MP3-enabled multi-band radio designed and engineered for the humanitarian sector. This tool combines radio, media player, cellular and Internet content. The Lifeplayer MP3 is powered by a solar panel and a fail-safe winding mechanism and has outstanding speaker quality enabling 60 listeners to hear it clearly. Created to deliver on-demand programming that classrooms or communities can replay continually, the Lifeplayer is an oversized MP3 player that can be pre-loaded to hold 64GB of educational content, can download Internet audio and can record live voice or radio programs for playback later. With a wireless solar panel and a hand-wound crank, the Lifeplayer can even charge mobile phones.\n\nUsing a microSD card, dozens of hours of MP3 audio content can be pre-loaded at our factory or loaded locally. Content can be repeated and paused as desired. The Lifeplayer can be used for school-based learning and a variety of other applications. A community can listen to an unlimited range of programs that is either pre-loaded onto the Lifeplayer or can be recorded from the radio or downloaded from the Internet or a cell phone via a microSD™ card. This might include how to start a business; how to use micro-finance; how to tackle local environmental issues; how use fertilizer and pesticides correctly; or how to prevent diseases. Even oral histories that are in danger of being lost can be recorded onto the Lifeplayer and saved for future generations.\n\nThe Lifeplayer is the first of many products that Lifeline Energy has designed through our new product development and commercial arm, Lifeline Technologies Trading Ltd. (LTTL). LTTL not only focuses on developing clean energy, self-powered products for the poor, but also donates profits from product sales to Lifeline Energy.\n\n"},{"name":"Prime Radio","_href":"/solutions/lifeline-energy-prime-radio","template":"solution","category":["education","energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","connectivity, energy-generation, devices"],"id":"224","_txt":"Since the launch of the Lifeline radio in 2003, Lifeline Energy has been gathering user feedback as to how to create an even better radio. The Prime Radio is the next generation of power independent, multi-band radio to provide 24/7 listening access - anytime, anywhere.\n\nAn analogue radio with FM, AM and three SW bands, the Prime features an attractive digital LCD screen, enabling accurate tuning for even hard to find stations. Station frequencies are displayed in a large, clear, easy-to-read format. A color-coded user interface, with only three buttons and one knob, makes it easy to understand for children and adults alike.\n\nThe Prime features a suite of power options – a solar panel, a hand crank, and a DC input which can be plugged into either a wall socket or a car battery. The solar panel, which slides onto the back of the radio, can charge the Prime directly through a cable, or removed and charged wirelessly. The wireless solar panel, an upgraded option, has a powerful, rechargeable battery pack, which provides additional battery capacity and extends playtime.\n\nThe upgraded solar panel also includes a USB output socket, enabling mobile phone charging on demand. There is an additional cost for this, but it will pay for itself in no time by charging phones. Given the lack of electricity in rural areas, charging mobile phones can be a challenge. This solar panel model comes with a USB lead and two standard charging port tips. Mobile charging by USB leads will become more common as phone manufacturers are now standardizing tips.\n\nWhen charging the Prime with the hand-crank in either direction, a green indicator light shines to let the user know that they are winding at optimum speed. If you wind it too slowly, now you’ll know to speed up.\n\nThe Prime’s powerful speaker makes it ideal for group listening in classrooms, marketplaces, or in community meetings. Radio distance education classes in countries like Malawi, Southern Sudan and Zambia can have more than 100 learners gathered around one radio. To cater for this, there is an auxiliary speaker output socket, allowing for additional speakers to be plugged in, boosting listening volume.\n\nThe Prime has an integrated LED light that is pushed to activate. It provides a bright light at night, or in unlit classrooms that can aid in reading or help teachers to grade papers.\n\n"},{"name":"Liter of Light","_href":"/solutions/liter-of-light-myshelter","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"560","_txt":"Liter of Light aims to provide an ecologically and economically sustainable source of light to underprivileged communities around the world. This source of light is based on a solar bottle, is easy to install and requires only simple technology and accessible materials.\n\nTo create the light, a plastic bottle is filled with water and some chlorine to keep the water clean. Then, a hole  is made in the roof of the household to install the bottle - half outside half inside. The daylight that enters from above gets diffracted by the water and spreads the light into the room. During the day, it substitutes a 55 watt light bulb completely.\n\nThe solution also works when the sky is clouded. The bottle will shine less brightly, but there is still enough light getting inside the bottle. The impact of installing these solar bulbs goes beyond providing light, as it can help improve quality of life for families by creating extended indoor working hours while reducing households' carbon footprints.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Little Sun Solar-Powered Lamp","_href":"/solutions/littlesun-little-sun-solar-powered-lamp","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"254","_txt":"Little Sun uses natural sunlight where energy is unavailable or unreliable, not affordable or not sustainable. Little Sun's lifespan is five years before it needs a battery replacement. It can hang on a wall or be placed on a table, be carried as a hand-held lantern, or attached to a bike. It is dust, UV, and heat-resistant.  Little Sun features two light levels.  Five hours of charging in the sun produces 50 hours of soft light or four hours of bright light. \n\nAdditional details:\n- Features the world’s most efficient solar cell, produced by SunPower, industry leaders in solar manufacturing\n- Specially engineered to keep the electronics cool even while charging in the sun, and the ventilation of the solar panel ensures best efficiency\n- Contains 3 AAA rechargeable batteries\n- Received official certification in 2012 from Lighting Africa, a joint IFC and World Bank program\n- ROHS and ISO-certified for quality and consistency in production standards\n- Was recently introduced into Centre Pompidou’s permanent design collection and has been nominated for Design Museum’s 2013 Designs of the Year Award\n\n"},{"name":"Low-Cost Open-Source Ventilator-ish Device or PAPR","_href":"/solutions/low-cost-open-source-ventilator-ish-device-or-papr","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":["ventilator","ppe","medical-devices"],"id":"24h32a6l","_txt":"**Information updated: April 10th 2020**\n\nThis is a Pump device.\n\nThis project documents the process of converting a low-cost CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) blower into a rudimentary non-invasive pressure support ventilator that could help with breathing during respiratory distress. This project can also be used to create a reasonable low-cost Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with filter adapter and mask. PAPRs are effective pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that could be helpful to caregivers. \n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV) device.\n* This rudimentary design can have a programmable breathing rate (ex: 10-16/min)\n* It can have a programmed Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)\n* The blower is physically able to hit a peak airway pressure of up to 45cmH2O.\n* It cannot yet hit a target tidal volume.\n* Does not yet have alarms\n* Does not yet have back-up power supply.\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n"},{"name":"The Iron Fish","_href":"/solutions/lucky-iron-fish-the","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","nutrition"],"id":"515","_txt":"The Lucky Iron Fish is a small iron cooking tool that infuses your meals with a healthy amount of natural iron to help prevent iron deficiency and anemia. It’s simple to use, and provides a natural source of iron that’s perfect for everyone, especially those with an increased need for iron: athletes, vegetarians, vegans and women. \n\nIron deficiency can lead to the weakening of the immune system and cognitive impairment in developmental stages towards children and pregnant women. The iron fish was made to defend against this ailment.\n\nThe fish, slightly acidified by lemon juice, only needs to be placed in the pot when water is boiling or cooking. The iron will be naturally released into the food or water that the villagers consume. This has halved the incidences of clinical anemia and increased the circulation of iron.\n\nLucky Iron Fish works with partners, big and small, around the globe to help distribute Fish and address iron deficiency among the world's poor. Our partners have the expertise to work with communities to serve their needs and to build capacity. They currently operate in 88 countries.\n\n"},{"name":"LuminAID PackLite Nova","_href":"/solutions/luminaid-packlite-nova","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"608","_txt":"\nThe LuminAID PackLite Nova USB is a compact, solar-powered light that twists flat and inflates into a lightweight, portable lantern. Safe, sustainable and portable, the LuminAID PackLite Nova can light up a tent or fit inside of a first aid kit. It provides up to 24 hours of consistent LED light or 48 hours in flashing mode for emergency situations. The PackLite Nova has 12 bright LEDs and recharges with a built-in, high-efficiency solar panel in just 10 hours of sunlight 1-2 hours by USB. Technical specifications are: \nFive lighting settings: turbo, high, medium, low, and flashing\n5 hours LED light on turbo setting\n8 hours LED light on high setting\n24 hours LED light on low setting\nUp to 48 hours on flashing setting\nRecharges in 10 hours of direct sunlight or 1-2 hours by USB\nAdjustable strap with secure clasp for easy hanging\nHigh-efficiency ~19% efficiency monocrystalline solar panel\nLithium-Polymer Ion battery with hundreds of recharge cycles\nProduct is 100% PVC-free and all components are lead-free and RoHs compliant. Dimensions: 4.6\" W x 4.6\" L X  1\" H (flat) / 4.6\" x 4.75\" x 4.6\" (inflated)\n\n"},{"name":"Maa-Bara Aquaponics","_href":"/solutions/maa-bara-aquaponics","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"productivity-tools","id":"363","_txt":"Maa-Bara is a minimal-waste closed-loop sustainable agricultural model that utilizes kitchen scraps to grow healthy, fresh fish and vegetables. The Maa-Bara system increases food security by boosting the productivity of small-holder farmers allowing families to grow their own food at a quantity and quality they desire in almost any location and in places where food has never been grown before.\nAs a consortium of experts, we design and build holistic economic development projects which intersect architecture, agriculture, education, and workforce empowerment, globally.\n\n"},{"name":"Paddy Thresher","_href":"/solutions/madho-agro-paddy-thresher","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"626","_txt":"The Paddy Thresher is a tool designed for threshing crops. It can be operated by any Tractor or with a ten horsepower Electronic Motor.  The Paddy Thresher does not break the rice while threshing it, nor does it leave any rice behind.  A special blower is built in for cleaning the rice. The Paddy Thresher can thresh one acre per-hour. It also threshes maize and disposes of corn cubes.  Users have also successfully used the Paddy Thresher to thresh millet Indian corn, lentil, toria, and seeds of lady finger.\n\nThere is also another model available which can be operated by a five horsepower Electric Motor with an 8-10 Diesel Engine.\n\n"},{"name":"M-Drop","_href":"/solutions/madidrop-pbc-m-drop","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"zs5u3uo","_txt":"The M-Drop is an all-natural, low-cost ceramic tablet that disinfects household drinking water. The tablet destroys waterborne pathogens and protects families against illness and disease. The M-Drop tablet works by releasing silver ions to remove 99.9999% of waterborne pathogens that can cause illness, disease, and death. The M-Drop is placed in the main water collection/storage unit of the household, and the container is filled with water (up to 10L per day). After 10-24 hours the water is safe to drink. This is repeated every evening and the M-Drop remains in the unit for up to six months as water is added and used daily.\n\nIt does not chemically change the taste or smell of water, making it easier for people to incorporate it into their water purification routine. The M-Drop is also adaptable, portable, and easy to store.\n\n"},{"name":"Vula - secure medical chat & referral","_href":"/solutions/mafami-pty-ltd-vula-secure-medical-chat-and-referral","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"g3c00xs","_txt":"Solution Purpose:\nVula connects remote primary health care workers directly to on-call medical specialists using mobile technology. It is a secure medical chat & referral app that puts primary health workers in direct contact with medical specialists. Vula provides features that aid health care workers in providing the best care to patients, particularly in rural settings. The app facilitates referrals across medical specialties including Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Burns & Orthopaedics.  Essentially, Vula puts specialist knowledge into the primary health care worker's pocket, which leads to an increase in quality referrals, cost savings on patient transport, the empowerment of primary health care workers and ultimately improved patient care.\n\nHealth care workers will use the Vula app on their smartphones to assess, record and send patient information to specialists. This includes access to camera functionality, acuity tests, diagnostic information and specialty-specific patient forms. Specialists then receive the information and use Vula's chat function to advice the health care worker on the next steps to treatment (either on-site treatment and guidance, medical advice or instructions to send to the local hospital).\n\n"},{"name":"Ruby Cup Menstrual Cup","_href":"/solutions/makit-ruby-cup-menstrual","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"255","_txt":"Ruby Cup is an award-winning social business with a mission to provide a sustainable and healthy menstrual health solution to women and girls worldwide.      \n \nThey make menstrual cups that are a healthier, and more cost-effective and eco-friendly, alternative to pads and tampons. Ruby Cups are crafted from 100% medical-grade soft silicone and are blissfully free from plastics, latex, toxins and bleaches.      \n \nThey are reusable for 10 years, affordable and you can wear them up to 8 hours, providing more comfort and less fuss.     \n\n\n"},{"name":"AfriCart","_href":"/solutions/malawi-handcart-project-africart","template":"solution","category":["housing","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","transportation"],"id":"645","_txt":"The AfriCart (also known as the Malawi Handcart) is designed to improve the quality of life and the economic productivity of rural Africans. The Malawi Handcart Project resource page provides design specifications and instructions to build AfriCarts, an affordable and appropriate wheeled transport.\n\nAfriCarts offer people time and labor-saving capabilities, which translate into enhanced economic productivity, enhanced domestic food supply and therefore increased income derived from the sale of agricultural surplus. AfriCarts can be made from open source designs and locally available materials.\n\n"},{"name":"SoyaKit (Home Business in a Box)","_href":"/solutions/malnutrition-matters-soyakit-home-business-in-a-box","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","id":"29s0tb68","_txt":"The SoyaKit is intended primarily for home soyfoods production, such as: Soymilk, Yogurt/Dahi, Porridge, Tofu/Paneer, soy kebabs and more. However, other foods can be processed with some of the components, especially the grinder and the heat-retention cooking bag. A major objective is to financially empower women and/or youth entrepreneurs. There is no profit leakage with the SoyaKit, as all revenues stay within the local community, creating the maximum economic multiplier effect. The landed cost of the SoyaKit, in-country, is $200 or less depending on location and volumes. The SoyaKit is comprised of high-quality food-grade components.     \n\nLocal soyfoods production will enable improved nutrition in rural and urban settings, including schools etc. The opportunity is compelling for end-users due to its low capital cost, ease and economy of operation, profitability for the entrepreneurs, and positive health impact.       \n\nThe previous practice of home production of soymilk, in various countries in Asia and Africa, has usually been limited to very small output (under 2 L/hr), primarily for in-home consumption. This practice involved laborious manual stone-grinding and other production and quality challenges (continual stirring over open fire, burn-on etc).          \n\nThe SoyaKit enables production of 7 L / hr of soymilk or yoghurt, 1.2 kg / hr of tofu and about 14L / hr of soy porridge (for porridge, using 100% of the soybean plus a local starch component such as maize or sorghum flour or meal). It does not require electricity, and uses a heat-retention cooking bag to reduce fuel cost, smoke etc. by more than 50%. Profit potential of $2.00 per hour of production is based on typical, which actual input costs (as verified in several African countries) and highly competitive pricing of the home-made products that is realistic for low-income environments - far below the cost of animal milk products or eggs and meat.       \n\n\n"},{"name":"VitaGoat","_href":"/solutions/malnutrition-matters-vitagoat","template":"solution","category":["medical","agriculture"],"tags":"nutrition, productivity-tools","id":"683","_txt":"The VitaGoat is a food processing system for developing countries. It serves as a principal vehicle for micro-enterprises, while providing local communities or social institutions with high-quality nutrition. Operating without the need for any electricity supply or generator, it uses locally-available fuels - including wood, biomass or bottled gas - for operation.\n\nThe full system includes three components:\n\n-The PedalPro system which performs the grinding function for soybeans and other foods, as well as pedal-operated battery charging and water pumping\n-A stainless steel pressure-cooking vessel and a stainless steel filter press\n-A pressurized stainless steel steam boiler\n\nThe use of steam-injected pressure-cooking is up to ten times more energy-efficient than traditional open stove cooking. Some foods can also be prepared using only the pedal-operated grinder/blender, and do not require the boiler and pressure-cooker. A standalone electric grinder is also an available component for the VitaGoat system. The electric grinder can be ordered at the same time as the system or purchased at a later date.\n\nThe VitaGoat can process economical, high-protein and healthy soya foods in the form of soy milk, and its derivatives such as tofu and yogurt. Other cooked and processed foods such as soups, sauces and purees, can be made from various fruits and vegetables. An extra food-preserving vessel is in development to allow for long shelf-life. The cycle-grinder alone can process peanut butter, soy and other nut butters, and grind cereals and grains into meals and some flours.\n\n"},{"name":"Furlmatic Windcharger FM910-4","_href":"/solutions/marlec-engineering-co-furlmatic-windcharger-fm910-4","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"72","_txt":"The Furlmatic FM910-4 is Marlec’s purpose-designed land-based windcharger. Wherever there is a site that is unattended, remote and exposed the FM910-3 can be relied on to deliver power quietly and efficiently. Professional applications such as monitoring, telemetry, communications, isolated agricultural sites, navigation aids, military field applications, rural street lighting and remote homes or year round mobile home installations are all established uses for the FM910-4 Windcharger.\n\nThe Furlmatic design includes a protective “furling” device in its tail system.  This yaws the turbine at an angle to the prevailing wind at windspeeds above 35mph (15m/s) thus reducing the speed of the turbine and protecting it from the forces of excessive winds and reducing stresses on the turbine and tower.  This is a very simple but effective design perfected by us many years ago and subsequently emulated by others.\n\nThe Furlmatic FM910-4 Windcharger is a quiet, discreet windcharger that can replace the need to install grid power and even enable the use of appliances at remote locations previously considered unfeasible owing to high grid installation costs.  It is an affordable energy solution that is easy to install and requires only the very minimum of annual inspection/maintenance.  Of course there are also no on-going electricity bills!\n\n"},{"name":"MIT+K12","_href":"/solutions/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-mit-plus-k12","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"230","_txt":"MIT+K12 is a collection of short videos made by MIT students to help younger students, from kindergarten through high school, learn basic science and engineering concepts. The videos will be available through a dedicated MIT website and YouTube channel. A subset of the videos will also be available on Khan Academy, a popular not-for-profit educational site founded by an MIT alumnus.\n\n"},{"name":"Safe Delivery App","_href":"/solutions/maternity-foundation-safe-delivery-app","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":["women-and-children","mobile-health"],"id":"11r9lwvo","_txt":"The Safe Delivery App is a smartphone application that provides skilled birth attendants with instant access to clinical guidelines on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC). The app leverages the growing ubiquity of mobile phones to provide life-saving information and guidance. With the support of MSD for Mothers and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the app was developed and validated in cooperation between Maternity Foundation and leading experts within mHealth from the Universities of Copenhagen and Southern Denmark. The impact is continuously documented on a global scale.\n\n"},{"name":"Safe Birth Kit with Decision Making Guide","_href":"/solutions/maternova-safe-birth-kit-with-decision-making-guide","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":["women-and-children","mobile-health"],"id":"1swxgf9i","_txt":"The Safe Birth Kit prevents infection during childbirth. The kit contains a larger-than-usual range of everyday items like soap to cleanse the birth mothers' perineum, a drape to provide a clean surface for delivery, gloves for the birth attendant, a razor blade to cut the umbilical cord and two cord clamps for the umbilical cord. Alcohol wipes (soon to be replaced with chlorhexidine) for the cord care in the 24 hours after the birth as well as a newborn hat and blanket round out this complete kit. \n\nThe most innovative component of the kit is the pictorial instructions for use of the kit and decision-making around danger signs. The pictorial instructions have been tested, refined, and re-tested to optimize universal comprehension of the key messages regarding infection prevention and referral during danger signs.\n\n"},{"name":"Maya Pedal Bicycle Machines","_href":"/solutions/maya-pedal-bicycle-machines","template":"solution","category":["water","housing","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification, collection-storage-and-transport, transportation, productivity-tools"],"id":"600","_txt":"Bicimáquinas are pedal-powered machines that assist with a variety of jobs in the home, on the farm, on the road and in small businesses. Each bicimáquina is handmade in Maya Pedal's workshop using a combination of old bikes, concrete, wood and metal.\n\nSo far, Maya Pedal has developed several original designs:\n- Bicycle Mill/Corn Thresher\n- Bicycle Blender\n- Bicycle Rope Water Pump\n- The Mobile Water Pump\n- Bicycle Nut-Sheller\n- Trikes & Trailers\n- Microconcrete Vibrator for Roofing Tiles\n- Bicycle Coffee De-Pulper\n\nPedal power can be harnessed for countless applications which would otherwise require electricity (which may not be available) or hand power (which requires far more effort). Bicimáquinas can be built using locally-available materials and can be easily adapted to suit the needs of local people. They free the user from rising energy costs, can be used anywhere, are easy to maintain, produce no pollution and provide healthy exercise.\n\n"},{"name":"Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets","_href":"/solutions/medentech-aquatabs-water-purification-tablets","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"174","_txt":"Aquatabs are tablets used to rapidly disinfect large or small quantities of drinking water. In thirty minutes it effectively sanitizes the water, effective against all waterborne pathogens. The tablets are often cheaper than the fuel needed to boil water and less prone to reinfection. Aquatabs have been field tested and found to be effective for a wide range of water conditions. Medentech has found the taste of the resulting water to be acceptable to all cultures. The product is available for a range of water quantities and can be packages in either tubs or individual blister packs.\n\n"},{"name":"Medic Mobile","_href":"/solutions/medic-mobile","template":"solution","category":["medical","education"],"tags":"vaccination, connectivity, mobile-health","id":"307","_txt":"Medic Mobile makes mobile technology accessible.  Most mobile phone owners live in the developing world, yet many mobile health initiatives fail to grow beyond a few dozen people. Mobile Medic aims to close the gap and reach scale by using the phones that are already in people’s hands.\n\nMedic Mobile aims to use the right technology tools for each project. They have supported mHealth projects in partnership with 30+ organizations in 20 countries, and their tool kit includes software they’ve built themselves, as well as software developed by other organizations. Their aim is to focus on what their implementing partners and users want to accomplish.  Through their projects they’ve gained experience with SMS, structured SMS, USSD, email, SIM apps, J2ME apps, Android apps, and hosted and distributed web applications. Once they determine the needs of community-based and facility-based users they are able to select, customize or create the necessary tools.\n\nMedic Mobile works with partner organizations that provide high-impact health services in challenging settings and guides them towards low-cost tools and more effective health services.\n\nMobile Medic used free and open source software to boost immunization rates by more than 20%, to contain disease outbreaks, and to make drug stock reporting 4x cheaper and 134x faster. Their efforts have impacted the care of over 600,000 patients.\n\n"},{"name":"Dolphin CPAP","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-dolphin-cpap","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"722","_txt":"Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy supports the airways of pre-term and low-birth weight newborns, who can breathe spontaneously but inadequately. It is a comfortable alternative to relatively invasive therapies, endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.\n\nThe Dolphin system is designed to protect compromised airways, enhancing patient comfort and optimizing infant outcomes. Its continuous gentle pressure of air decreases the baby’s work of breathing by keeping the alveoli of the lungs open, which allows efficient capillary exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to take place. This helps establish and maintain functional residual capacity, prevents collapse and upper airway obstruction. The Dolphin CPAP also reduces apnea, bradycardia and cyanotic episodes.\n\n100% reusable and cleanable, no disposable parts.\nComplete all-in-one CPAP treatment and monitoring device.\nIntegrated design includes gas mixing, humidification, PEEP chamber, air compressor and pulse-oximiter in one compact unit.\n\nThe Dolphin bubble CPAP features electronic mixing for easy, independent adjustment of flow rate and FiO2. It also combines a compact, quiet, and easy-to-operate technology with precise control of gas flow delivery and oxygen concentration. For added patient safety, the Dolphin incorporates a full complement of alarms.\n\n"},{"name":"Lightmeter","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-lightmeter","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"723","_txt":"The MTTS Lightmeter provides precise measurement of the intensity of the blue light spectrum that is necessary to treat jaundice in infants. This measurement allows health professionals to ensure phototherapy units are working correctly, and determine when a phototherapy device, or its bulb, needs to be replaced.\n\nThe Lightmeter was developed for use with the MTTS Firefly and MTTS Overhead Phototherapy V3000, but it can be used for any phototherapy unit with LEDs, fluorescent bulbs or compact bulbs. When measuring a single-sided phototherapy machine, the Lightmeter will measure the light using the front sensor. When measuring a double-sided phototherapy, the MTTS Lightmeter reads the intensity from both sides, using the sensors on the front and back of the device. It then displays the sum of the values from each side.\n\n"},{"name":"MTTS Infant Bed","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-mtts-infant-bed","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"726","_txt":"In order to create an optimal environment for taking care of newborn babies, MTTS has developed the Infant Bed to help health workers easily care for and transfer babies inside of medical facilities. The latest version of the Infant Bed includes medical, technical and aesthetic standards that create a comfortable environment for both health workers and babies. All the components of the bed are made from materials that are durable and meet medical standards.\n\nThe Infant Bed is made from stainless steel (inox 304) that ensures long-lasting durability. The IV pole is adjustable from 0-15 degrees. The bassinet and the storage tray are removable for easy cleaning.\n\n"},{"name":"MTTS Wallaby Warmer","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-mtts-wallaby-warmer","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"725","_txt":"As babies leave the warmth of the mother’s womb for the much cooler environment of the delivery room, those with limited metabolic capacity due to illness, prematurity or low birthweight are susceptible to experiencing thermal instability. MTTS provides a technologically advanced infant Warmer to restore, stabilize and control the temperature of the newborn baby.\n\nFocusing on enhanced functionality and clinical performance, the Infant Warmer features safe, automatic control of patient temperature. The MTTS Wallaby Warmer features smart problem detection, safety fallback modes, and LCD displays that show set temperature, temperature alarm, treatment time, total usage time and heater power level. Moreover, the easy-to-open sidewalls provide access to the patient while keeping them warm and creating an ergonomic setting where caregivers can work efficiently.\n\n"},{"name":"Optima Hand Sanitizer","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-optima-hand-sanitizer","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"727","_txt":"Healthcare-associated infection is a major problem for patient safety and pervades nearly all healthcare facilities and systems around the world. Failure to perform appropriate hand hygiene is considered the leading cause of HCAI and spreading multi-resistant organisms. Its prevention must be a first priority in all neonatal care settings. Optima is a next-generation hand sanitizer that provides proven prevention against a wide range of microorganisms.\n\nThe Optima hand sanitizer kit includes:\n\n-Supply of 400ml bottles of concentrated hand sanitizer\n-7L mixing container\n-Alcohol meter\n-Blender for mixing the alcohol with the concentrate\n-Supply of 400ml dispenser bottles.\n\nThe kit also provides bed and wall hangers to hang the dispensers on all baby beds and key locations, such as the entrance of the unit and the hand-washing area. The 70% alcohol solution is not provided as part of the kit.\n\n"},{"name":"Firefly Phototherapy","_href":"/solutions/medical-technology-transfer-services-firefly-phototherapy","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children,  medical-devices","id":"724","_txt":"Phototherapy is the most common treatment for reducing high bilirubin levels that cause jaundice in newborns. The MTTS Firefly is a state-of-the-art phototherapy device designed for effective treatment of neonatal jaundice. Developed in collaboration with Design that Matters (Massachusetts, USA), and East Meets West Foundation (California, USA), the machine features intuitive design, double-sided lighting, compact size, user-friendly control panel, and removable single-infant bassinet. Firefly is designed to treat newborn jaundice in the mother’s room – the best way to support mother-child bonding and breastfeeding.\nClinical evaluations indicate that Firefly’s double-sided design reduces total treatment time by 40% on a typical patient compared to single-sided LED phototherapy, allowing earlier discharge from the hospital, lowering incidence of newborn infection and freeing resources to treat more infants.\n\n"},{"name":"MellowVans","_href":"/solutions/mellowcabs-mellowvans","template":"solution","category":"housing","id":"26wwbpw3","_txt":"MellowVans are electric delivery vehicles that provide low cost, efficient and emission-free utility services in cities. They are designed to be attractive and eye-catching, with class-leading range, acceleration, and safety features.\nEach vehicle runs at less than a dollar per day in operational cost, provides over 100 km of range, and features 2.4 cubic meters of space, which is more than enough for most urban deliveries. MellowVans have been developed with feedback from some of the world’s leading e-commerce and delivery companies.\nThe vehicles are safe and feature full internet of things functionality, combined with bespoke client specific offerings like active cooling and security features.\nMellowVans can also be used for urban advertising.\n\n\n"},{"name":"M-Farm","_href":"/solutions/mfarm-m-farm","template":"solution","category":["education","agriculture"],"tags":"mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu, methods-and-learning, mobile-and-desktop-applications-agri","id":"265","_txt":"M-Farm is a transparency tool for Kenyan farmers where they simply SMS the number 3555 to get information pertaining to the retail price of their products, buy their farm inputs directly from manufacturers at favorable prices, and find buyers for their produce. M-Farm gives farmers up-to-date market information link farmers to buyers through our marketplace and current agri-trends.\n\nM-Farm Services on SMS:\n\nHow it works: M-Farm offers smallholder farmer with three services: price information, collective crop selling, and collective input buying. They are currently collecting wholesale market price information on 42 crops in five markets in Kenya. Pricing information is collected daily through independent data collectors using geocoding to ensure that the prices are being collected from wholesale traders actually located in each market.\n\nGet M-Farm Services on Android:\n\nHow it works: Power up you samsung android mobile device. Head to your samsung store app. Hit categories and go to Utility Category. Search for 'mfarm' under that category.\n\nOur application is free So just hit Download and get real time crop prices from M-Farm. We have a selection of 42 crops to start and prices from 5 Major Towns in Kenya. The application delivers the latest prices for over the past 5 days of the week. We collect prices Monday to Saturday. Download and start making deals based on current market prices no matter based on the nearest market we are reporting from.\n\n"},{"name":"MicroEnsure","_href":"/solutions/microensure","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100"],"id":"487","_txt":"MicroEnsure addresses the disparity between low and high-risk mass-market consumers by providing insurance for individuals without access.  MicroEnsure is able to accomplish this without mitigating risk.\n\nMicroEnsure seeks to serve the economically active poor who live on $4 per day or less in developing countries and provide a safety net to reduce economic setbacks.\n\nUsing mobile technology, customer insight, and innovative product design, Micro Ensure creates insurance products to serve over four million people around the globe.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Sustology - Improve water quality using recycled plastics","_href":"/solutions/midwest-floating-island-sustology-improve-water-quality-using-recycled-plastics","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","id":"163","_txt":"BioHaven® Floating Islands are a concentrated form of one of nature’s water purification systems. Made from a proprietary matrix of 100% recycled plastic, injected with inert polyurethane foam for buoyancy, they are designed to support vegetation above the waterline and beneficial microbial habitat below. \n\nBoth types of BioHaven® – Floating Treatment Wetlands and Living Walkways, larger custom-designed islands designed to support walkways, docks, picnic tables and other structures – provide a number of benefits. Among other things they: 1. are beautiful - each one a unique natural garden; 2. add critical riparian habitat for fish and birds; 3. are virtually self-sustaining and maintenance free; 4. remove and reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, organic waste plus heavy metals and pharmaceuticals; 5. reduce erosion damage to surrounding natural shoreline.\n\nBioHaven® Islands mimic nature with a floating wetland that hydroponically draws nutrient out of the water through the proliferation of microbial bio-film and plants.\n\n\n"},{"name":"SOLPA A Solar Energy Device for Water Purification and Electricity Supply","_href":"/solutions/mij-co-solpa-a-solar-energy-device-for-water-purification-and-electricity-supply","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"2igk1ae9","_txt":"A Solar-power device can turn polluted water into clean drinking water and generate electricity. The unprivileged settlement can withdraw up to 1.8 to 3 kilowatt that support 220 volt energy output (AC 220v, DC 12v) and can purify 1.5 liter of high contaminated and 3-5 liter of low contaminated water per/min. Extra batteries chargeable facilities can help to preserve energy and use for all the household purpose. The package contains 1 set of R/O filter and two pieces of cleaning filters, but can change the filter type, it depends on the water condition. The WIFI system in device places in one community help to get a wireless signal with each other. The range of signal depends on the position and type of antenna placements. When in sunlight, the cell produces electricity and release heat like typical solar panel. It directs to the device, which changes the heat as an energy sources to power the desalination process. The result is the clean drinking water that safes millions of lives. The solar panel absorb light, and the battery preserve energy, the water pump supplies the raw water to filter which purify safe water to drink. The specification of parts can be change accordingly. Solar power can be used for generating own electricity, a battery bank can be charged and use it for household purpose such as, a generator, and a full range of appliances including recharging emergency lights, computers or phones, refrigerator, stove, satellite TV, lightning bulbs etc. \n\n"},{"name":"Milaap","_href":"/solutions/milaap","template":"solution","category":["education","other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"641","_txt":"Milaap is an online fund-raising platform that partners with proven, credible grass-roots level organizations (called ‘Field Partners’) to identify deserving borrowers, the amount of financial assistance they need and the intended purpose of the funds. Their network of volunteers works with field partners to edit and review loan profiles. Milaap is then able to link borrowers to people around the world who are willing to fund them.\n\n"},{"name":"MIT 1K House","_href":"/solutions/mit-1k-house","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"693","_txt":"The MIT 1K House aims to improve living conditions in parts of the world where resources are scarce, infrastructure does not exist and natural disasters often strike. The highly inadequate living conditions of poor rural populations is a widely prevailing and under-addressed issue that could be significantly improved. \n\nThe design and research for the 1K house is based on three design principles:\n\nAffordability: The price cap of $1000 USD is a rigorous but achievable goal to provide quality housing to a new and emerging market in developing countries around the world. The intent of the price is to allow a large economic group to afford proper housing for the first time.\n\nLivability: Implementing innovative and quality design can provide not only affordable housing, but also housing that improves the quality of life for the inhabitants. This includes providing safety, sanitation and comfort.\n\nSustainability: Without available infrastructure, 1K House has to harvest energy and treat waste in a self-sustained way. It can be built with a hybrid of the traditional, local and recycled building materials, while also incorporating the latest industrial products. \n\n"},{"name":"MIT COVID-19 Face Shield","_href":"/solutions/mit-covid-19-face-shield","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"24kvdfpq","_txt":"**Information updated: April 13th 2020**\n\nThe face shield is intended to protect the user from splashes and be worn with surgical mask or respirator to provides liquid barrier protection for medical use.\n\nThe single-piece medical face shield design comes flat and can be assembled into a 3-dimensional face shield.  The shields are fabricated using die cutting, which enables them to be produces at a rate of over 2.5 million per week.  They can be assembled in less than one minute per shield, on-site, by aides or other staff, and then staged at locations for pick up within hospitals.  Nurses and physicians may also assemble them in real-time if needed.\n\nThe face shields were designed to be disposable, but it is possible to wipe them down to sterilize due to the flat design.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Corn Sheller","_href":"/solutions/mit-d-lab-corn-sheller","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"539","_txt":"The corn sheller is a simple tool that makes it possible to shell maize several times faster than by hand. The device has the additional advantages of being robust, portable and transparent to users. A corn sheller can be made at a fraction of the cost of market alternatives.\n\nThe D-Lab program at MIT, in collaboration with their community partners, has developed several versions of the maize sheller that can be made using locally available materials and methods.  The process requires only a hammer, pliers and a tool to cut the sheet metal into the appropriate size to accommodate the local varieties of maize.\n\nA corn sheller can be made by forming ridges on a curved piece of sheet metal.  It can also  be made by using a straight piece of sheet metal with tapered ridges to produce a similar surface. A simple jig was also developed for making these shellers quickly and easily (see link to additional documentation, below).\n\n\n"},{"name":"MIT E-Vent","_href":"/solutions/mit-e-vent","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"25zt1b90","_txt":"**Information updated: May 19th 2020**\n\n\nThis is an Ambu bag device.\n\nThe device which automates the squeezing of emergency resuscitator bags.\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) device.\n* What is the plateau pressure range? Limited to max 30 cm H2O\n* Does it have PEEP? Yes\n* Does it have an alarm? Yes\n* Does it have a backup battery? No\n* What does the interface display? Tidal volume, respiratory rate (BPMs), I/E ratio, Pressure measurements (cmH20), Peak inspiration pressure, Plateau Pressure, PEEP.\n* How long can it run without interruption? (standard is 100% for 14 days) N/A\n\n\n"},{"name":"Grassroots Mapping, Balloon Aerial Photography","_href":"/solutions/mit-media-lab-grassroots-mapping-balloon-aerial-photography","template":"solution","category":"education","id":"110","_txt":"Grassroots Mapping is a series of participatory mapping projects involving communities in cartographic dispute.\n\n"},{"name":"MIT OpenCourseWare","_href":"/solutions/mit-opencourseware","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"104","_txt":"MIT OpenCourseWare is a free publication of MIT course materials that reflects almost all the undergraduate and graduate subjects taught at MIT.\n\n* OCW is not an MIT education.\n* OCW does not grant degrees or certificates.\n* OCW does not provide access to MIT faculty.\n* Materials may not reflect entire content of the course.\n\n"},{"name":"MAPS AgRover","_href":"/solutions/mobile-agricultural-power-solutions-maps-agrover","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["productivity-tools","empowering-people"],"id":"sa7jgiz","_txt":"\nThe MAPS G110 is a utility vehicle designed to meet the needs of farmers and agricultural businesses in developing countries. These people traditionally spend a substantial amount of time and effort with transportation and manual labor. This farming helper is more affordable than a car, can carry more people than a motorcycle and, unlike Chinese trike competitors, offers a durable chassis with options for utility attachments.\n\nThis durable vehicle has several unique characteristics for developing regions of the world. These include low manufacturing costs, replacement parts that are readily available, local maintenance, and a carrying capacity of 2,000lbs. With the ability to power attachments like food processors and water pumps, the product can also pull small field implements such as planters and cultivators. Powering attachments and pulling implements, which others cannot, gives the machine a competitive edge on the the agricultural market.\n\nFurthermore, testing has shown fuel economies of 40 to 60mpg (18 to 26 km/l) for the 10hp diesel engine option under heavy to light loading. Every component on the vehicle can be found or made in developing countries. As Maps G110 is made locally and the parts sourced locally, the vehicle can be maintained at a significantly lower cost when compared to most imported equipment, particularly agricultural equipment.\n\n\n"},{"name":"ROTOR - River Power Plant","_href":"/solutions/mobile-hydro-rotor-river-power-plant","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"561","_txt":"Rotor is a small hydro power plant which provides an easy way to generate electricity by harnessing the current of a river. A vertical axis water wheel is mounted in the center of a circular tube. Induced by the flow of a river, the wheel turns like a turbine. The rotational energy is transferred by the axis to a wheel where several conventional bicycle dynamos transform the kinetic energy into electricity.\n\nThe rotor is fixed to the embankment, a bridge or something similar by mooring ropes. The rotor prototype consists of a tractor tire tube, a flat bar steel as frame construction, bicycle dynamos and sheet metal blades. All required materials can be sourced locally worldwide. A flow speed of 1.5m/s can provide an output of up to 150W.\n\nAn online-Do-It-Yourself manual offers a variety of possible materials to be used. Moreover, an affordable pre-fabricated construction kit which includes the important parts, e.g. tire tube, blade profiles, canvas cover and a specific generator is being developed.\n\n"},{"name":"Moladi","_href":"/solutions/moladi","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"695","_txt":"The Moladi building system uses a removable, reusable, lightweight and recyclable plastic formwork mold. This mold is filled with an aerated mortar that is approved by the South African Bureau of Standards to form the wall of the house in as little as one day. Each mold can produce about one house per-day, with labor supplied by approximately 16 unskilled workers. Each mold can be used 50 times and then recycled to make toilets, sinks, etc. \n\nThe process involves a number of smaller components. These components are assembled into larger, lightweight panels, which are configured into a mold which forms a house of any desired size and design. The panels are then removed the next morning and immediately re-erected onto an adjoining site. The result is a wall with an off-shutter finish that requires no plastering, beam filling or chasing, and produces no waste. \n\nMoladi has simplified its construction technology so it can be used by unemployed and unskilled workers. Using the formwork, one square meter of wall can be produced for approximately $7 USD. \n\n"},{"name":"HealthPhone","_href":"/solutions/mother-and-child-health-education-trust-healthphone","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"413","_txt":"HealthPhone's health and nutrition content is scripted on knowledge prepared jointly by UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNDP, UNAIDS, WFP and The World Bank. It addresses the main areas of health concern. This content is pre-loaded on popular low-cost models of mobile phones – no signal is required, no need to download videos and other media. Users choose what they want to watch and listen to and when, wherever they happen to be.\n\nFeatured HealthPhone essentials:\n- early and exclusive breastfeeding\n- hand washing with soap and water\n- use of ORS and zinc\n- routine immunization\n- initiation of breastfeeding\n- ten steps to successful breastfeeding\n\nHealthPhone™ is coming soon to a village, slum, town, city, block, district, state, province, country near you.\n\n"},{"name":"Mentor Mother Model","_href":"/solutions/mothers2mothers-mentor-mother-model","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"206","_txt":"The Mentor Mother Model is a simple and effective approach that trains, employs and empowers local mothers living with HIV, called Mentor Mothers, as frontline healthcare workers in understaffed health centers and within communities. In one-on-one and group sessions, Mentor Mothers provide essential health education and support to women on how they can protect their babies from HIV infection, and keep themselves and their families healthy. Mentor Mothers’ intimate understanding of the social and cultural challenges of living with HIV gives them a unique ability to form trusted relationships with other women, vital to helping them overcome their fears and make lifesaving decisions.\n\nm2m’s scalable, high-impact Mentor Mother Model has been proven by independent researchers to:\n\n* Reduce number of infants infected with HIV\n* Improve the health outcomes of mothers and infants\n* Save money that would have been spent on treatment\n\n\nm2m’s programme also has a positive impact on the Mentor Mothers themselves.\nThe employment enables Mentor Mothers to gain financial security for themselves and their families. By virtue of being professionalised, Mentor Mothers become role models in health centres and their communities, putting a face to empowered, strong, and healthy HIV-positive women, and thereby reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination.\n\n"},{"name":"Mozambike","_href":"/solutions/mozambikes-mozambike","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"transportation","id":"158","_txt":"The Mozambican people can experience an improved quality of life from the creation of a bicycle industry as a result of the great benefits of this mode of personal transportation.The proliferation of bicycles will enable local Mozambicans to transport more product and travel further distances in a shorter amount of time - this allows people to travel to health facilities, schools, and work.\n\nThe unique advantage of Mozambikes lies in its model of bicycle sales to provide bicycles of higher quality and lower prices to all provinces in Mozambique. All of the bicycles are built by local workers, and may carry advertisement or logos of local companies. This helps drive down costs for the consumer, who pays 999 Meticais (~36 USD) for a new bike.\n\n"},{"name":"Luci EMRG Inflatable Solar Light","_href":"/solutions/mpowerd-luci-emrg-inflatable-solar-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"603","_txt":"Luci EMRG light is an inflatable, ultra-compact, durable, waterproof and lightweight solar-powered light. It is a safe, sustainable and affordable solution for energy poverty, which affects over 1.3 billion people worldwide. \n\nFeatures: \n-Lantern, flashlight & emergency light all-in-one\n-Waterproof, shatterproof\n-Lights up to 10 square feet of space\n-Four light settings: bright, super bright, flashing and S.O.S.\n-Stays bright all night \n-Weighs only 2.5 ounces\n-Rechargeable battery - lasts up to 10 years\n\n"},{"name":"Luci Inflatable Solar Light","_href":"/solutions/mpowerd-luci-inflatable-solar-light","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"427","_txt":"MPOWERD develops personal clean energy products and solutions for a better world. The Luci light is an inflatable, durable, waterproof, and lightweight solar-powered lantern. It's a safe, sustainable, and affordable solution for energy poverty, which affects over 1.3 billion people worldwide.\n\nLuci Original Features Include:    \n-Inflatable   \n-Collapses to one inch thin   \n-Weighs 4 ounces   \n-Waterproof   \n-Provides a 15 square foot lighting area   \n-65 lumens   \n-Up to 24 hours hours of light from a full charge   \n-Shatterproof     \n-Offers the benefits of a task light, flashlight and diffused lantern in one design   \n\n"},{"name":"mWater Suite","_href":"/solutions/mwater-suite","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"576","_txt":"WASH (water sanitation and hygiene) represents a cornerstone of health and wellbeing for communities around the world. Waterborne disease is the second leading cause of death for children aged 0-5 and a leading indicator of the first leading cause of death, lung infection. For the children who survive it, waterborne disease causes stunting and lifelong disabilities. The mWater suite of software tools is mWater’s opportunity to prevent waterborne disease and its cycle of impacts on communities.\n\nThe mWater suite includes mWater Surveyor, mWater Mapper and mWater Pathfinder. Together, these apps and web platforms use GPS, cloud-based computing and widespread access to mobile devices to create an integrated approach to managing water and sanitation. Taken together, these methods will measure improvements in water source quality over time.\n\nmWater is a nonprofit tech startup that uses technology and data to address gaps in infrastructure. mWater works primarily with local authorities to strengthen water and sanitation services. The organization aims to create sustainable, stand-alone, capacity-building measures that allow children to survive childhood and lead healthy and productive lives.\n\n"},{"name":"Mysafetravel","_href":"/solutions/my-safe-travel","template":"solution","category":["education","housing"],"tags":["mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","transportation"],"id":"sa95dka","_txt":"\nTo be used specifically for private use, not commercial, Mysafetravel provides free access to the latest information from global travel security experts that will help you and your family stay more vigilant when travelling. Meanwhile, in the event of an emergency, family and friends back home can rest assure they will be immediately notified as soon as travellers utilise our check-in safety feature.\nTravel in a foreign country presents a host of challenges in an unfamiliar security environment. Through our partner Riskline, a leading travel risk intelligence firm in the security sector, Mysafetravel offers free access to information normally only accessible to large corporations. \n\n"},{"name":"NABU","_href":"/solutions/nabu","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","teacher-and-student-resources","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"sa2wlml","_txt":"\nNABU.ORG aims at unlocking knowledge and opportunities for children in developing countries. With limited access to educational materials, these children are given access to a cloud-based library of e-books. In areas where books are scarce but mobile networks are growing, the digital library serves the critical need for quality educational materials. The online library is filled with primary and secondary education content that is culturally relevant and available in local and international languages.\n\nIn every country, the e-book collection is reviewed and organized by an in-country advisory board. The platform is designed specifically for low-bandwidth environments, and is accessible on a full range of low-cost devices, including tablets and mobile phones. Reading can be done offline, and data on usage is collected through the platform when online. The library is flexible and scalable, and most importantly, responsive to the needs of educators and children in developing countries. The organization does not provide hardware, but rather identifies existing in-country devices and then customizes the platform accordingly. As the solution can be used on devices already found in the developing world, including low-cost tablets and mobile phones, Nabu.org is both inexpensive and highly scalable.\n\nContent is delivered from donations from international and local publishers, NGOs, governments or local stakeholders. Nabu.org has collaborated with leading distributors to deliver publisher content to readers in a secure, automated fashion. The library tool protects IP through a digital rights management (DRM) system, so international publishers can distribute their content freely on the Library without fear of piracy. Since the library is cloud based, a publisher can add to or update the settings at any time.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Nadji.Bi Zebu v.1 F.","_href":"/solutions/nadjibi-zebu-v1-f","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"futp879","_txt":"The Nadji.Bi Zebu v.1 F. is a mini Solar Home System with three LED bulbs and phone charging capabilities. Five hours of charging delivers nine hours of power for three LED bulbs (15 hours for two bulbs and 28 hours for one bulb). The system includes a 12-month warranty and is made in Sénégal within the Nadji.Bi facility.\n\n"},{"name":"Nanoly Chemical Protector for Vaccines","_href":"/solutions/nanoly-bioscience-chemical-protector-for-vaccines","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"422","_txt":"Currently in development, the Nanoly Chemical Protector for Vaccines is a nano-particle based chemical shield that allows vaccines to survive without refrigeration so that they can be safely distributed in off-grid communities.\n\nNanoly is developing a polymer that may be blended with any protein-based vaccine at any point in the vaccine delivery chain. The solution is composed of non-toxic nanoparticles that are custom synthesized for each vaccine. When the vaccine is combined with the polymer, vaccine spoilage is prevented without the need for refrigeration. Nanoly's solution is designed to eliminate the difficulties associated with vaccine transportation and delivery.\n\n"},{"name":"Nazava Transparent Water Filter","_href":"/solutions/nazava-water-filters-transparent-filter","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":"empowering-people","id":"233","_txt":"Our filter enables enable households to filter their well, tap or rain water without the need to boil or use electricity, hence reducing human diseases, household costs and green house gas emissions. Dirty water flows from the upper container through our filter to the lower, clean water container from where safe drinking water can be tapped. The filters are made of ceramic with pores of 0.4 micron, and removes micro-organisms: bacteria, cysts, parasites, fungi, sand, clay and other particles greater than 0.4 micron. The ceramic is filled with activated carbon which reduces the content of harmful chemicals such as pesticides and chlorine. It improves the taste and reduces smell. The ceramic is impregnated with silver, which kills micro-organisms that are trapped at the surface of the ceramic. It also kills bacteria and fungi and helps to keep the stored water clean. The filter candle can filter 7000 litres (translates to 1-2 years) of water before it needs to be changed. The filter candle is easy to install, easy to clean and easy to replace.  \n\nVolume : 2 x 16 liter\npore size of ceramic filter candle :0.4 micron\nAmount of filter candles: 1\nFlow speed: around 2 liters per hour\nplastic: food contact safe PP (virgin)\nwarranty: 1 year\nShips worldwide\nManufactured in Indonesia\n\n"},{"name":"neoK12.com","_href":"/solutions/neok12-com","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"128","_txt":"At NeoK12, we believe that kids learn best when they 'see' how things work, when, where and why they happen. Watching educational videos is a great way to learn because it allows kids to build a visual picture or model in their mind. The visual dimension not only helps them understand concepts better, but also stimulates curiosity and encourages self-learning. Educational videos are possibly one of the most effective learning tools, and honestly, even most grown-ups will find them enriching and entertaining as well. \n\nNeoK12 also features Web2.0 tools for learning and teaching. Our School Presentationtool, a mashup of Flickr and Wikipedia, allows users to create and share interesting school presentations online. Our Quizzes, Interactive Diagrams and other Educational Games & Puzzles are a fun, interactive way to improve learning. These are also excellent interactive whiteboard resources for the classroom. Other tools allow teachers to create and share video playlists with notes and instructions for their students; find and recommend new videos for NeoK12. \n\n"},{"name":"ReMeDi™ Telemedicine Solution","_href":"/solutions/neurosynaptic-communications-remedi-telemedicine-solution","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"59","_txt":"Telemedicine and Electronic Records Software\n\nNeurosynaptic Communications and the Telecommunications and Computer Networking Group (TeNeT) have developed software to act as a remote medical diagnostic kit that can be installed at villages and other remote locations, which have Internet connectivity.\n\nThe doctor, who is present in a different location (maybe in a city), and the patient at the remote location, are connected to each other over a video conferencing link.\n\nThe software enables:\n - Video, audio conferencing\n - Access to electronic Patient Medical Records\n - Medical data transfer in real-time\n - Audio/video conferencing at extremely low bandwidth\n - Standalone/ store-and-forward mode\n - Image capture and storage in patient records\n - Normal configuration PC with web: camera, speakers and microphones.\n - Text chat facility\n - Integrates with Neurosynatics Multi-parameter Data Acquisition Unit for a complete telemedicine solution\n - Compatability with WinXP/ Win2K/ WinME/ Win98\n\n\n"},{"name":"Radio + Energy 20W","_href":"/solutions/niwa-next-energy-products-radio-energy-20w","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"fatzenj","_txt":"The NIWA Radio + Energy 20W Radio Lighting Home Solar System is a modular solar system designed to power up to three water and dust-proof LED lamps, while also charging mobile phones and other small devices. Provides up to 20 hours of light. No technician required.\n\nThe components of this system include: \n1. One 20W solar panel\n-PV Polycrystalline\n-Roof Mounting Support\n-10 Year Warranty\n2. One Plug'n'Play Solar Control Box\n-LFP Long Life Battery\n-42Wh Battery Capacity\n-PAYGO Payment Regulator (Optional)\n-12V High Power Output\n-Dual Phone Charging (2X USB Ports)\n3. Three Home 300 Lamps\n-900 Lumen Brightness\n-3X 300 lm Lamps\n-3X Brightness Modes\n-IP 65 Water & Dust Protected\n-8m Cable / Lamp\n-10m Cable Extension (optional)\n-Connect Up To 20x Lamps (optional)\n-2 Year Warranty\n4. One solar radio\n-Portable Radio\n-Optimized for Rural Signal Reception\n-Li-Ion Re-chargeable Solar Radio\n-Strong BASS\n-Extra Long Runtime\n-USB Music Play\n-1 Year Warranty\n\n   \n\n\n"},{"name":"Energy 50W/80W solar computer system - Solar home system with all-in-one desktop","_href":"/solutions/niwa-solar-energy-50w-80w-computer-system-home-with-all-in-one-desktop","template":"solution","category":"education","id":"29okrqqa","_txt":"A high power-efficient solar control box that solar charged by connecting to a solar panel. NIWA's integrated all-in-one 24\" solar desktop which takes 13W power consumption only (similar to a light bulb). With quick and easy plug-and-play to solar control box, it supports at least 7 hours runtime with LED lighting and computer operation.\n\n"},{"name":"HOME X Family- 4x Lamp Solar Kit & Mobile Phone Charger","_href":"/solutions/niwa-solar-home-x-family-4x-lamp-kit-and-mobile-phone-charger","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"29ole5w3","_txt":"HOME X series - Light & Mobile Phone Charging Kits        \nAn entry solar home systems to support lighting and phone charging.    \n\n"},{"name":"Home X Starter - 2x Lamp Solar Kits & Mobile Phone Charger","_href":"/solutions/niwa-solar-home-x-starter-2x-lamp-kits-and-mobile-phone-charger","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"29olhq0w","_txt":"HOME X series - Light & Mobile Phone Charging Kits\nAn entry solar home systems to support lighting and phone charging.\n\n"},{"name":"NIWA Solar Light Multi 300 XL","_href":"/solutions/niwa-solar-products-light-multi-300-xl","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"453","_txt":"Multi 300 XL is NIWA's flagship solar lantern and phone charger offering up to 300 lumen of light in its highest light mode. With up to 70 hrs light runtime there is also enough backup power for rainy days. Its strong phone charging feature can also be used for smart phones.\n\nSeries Features:\n - Mobile Phone Charging\n - up to 5x longer lifetime\n - Solar & Mobile Adapter charging\n - Environment Friendly Battery\n - Water & Dust Protected\n - Multi-Flex Portable Design\n - High Energy Efficiency\n - Comfortable Light Slider\n - USB connection\n - indoor and outdoor use\n\nMulti 300 XL:\n - 300 Lumen Brightness\n - LED Light - 5x Light Modes provide 1.5-33 hours of light\n - 5x mobile phone adapters\n - 24 Month Limited Warranty\n - includes 3W solar panel\n\n"},{"name":"NIWA Uno 50 Solar Light","_href":"/solutions/niwa-solar-products-uno-50-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"454","_txt":"Uno 50 is Niwa's entry-level solar light solution. An ultra-affordable, all-in-one solar lamp with 2 brightness modes for complete energy independence.\n\nUno 50 offers up to 50 lumens of light in its highest light mode, bright light lasting for more than 3 hours. The first setting uses a comfortable 20 lumen brightness lasting for more than 6 hours - a brightness level which is great for reading, cooking or lighting up your home.\n\nUno 50 is a versatile product that can be used in many situations. It can be hung on a wall, or ceiling, and flood a room with light.\n\nFeatures:\n50 Lumen (high) 20 Lumen (low)\n5+ Years Long Life LFP Battery\n500mAh Battery Capacity\n0.4W Polycrystalline Solar Panel\n100% Water Resistant - IP65\n2 Year Warranty\n\n"},{"name":"N233 Solar Light Bulb","_href":"/solutions/nokero-international-n233-solar-light-bulb","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"717","_txt":"The Nokero N233 is good for task lighting, camping and other off-grid lighting. It is bright enough for reading, working or lighting up a tent and runs up to 15 hours after just a day's charge in the sun. It is designed and tested here in the state of Colorado and will withstand years of daily use in the world's harshest conditions.\n\nTough: Fully weatherproof and designed for the outdoors\nBright: High and low brightness settings\nSimple: Hang it, hold it, or stand it up\nDependable: Includes a 2 year warranty and the rechargeable battery lasts up to 5 years\n\n"},{"name":"W100 Solar Work Light","_href":"/solutions/nokero-international-w100-solar-work-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"703","_txt":"The W100 is an integrated solar light. It has a range of uses from indoor work-area lighting, to outdoor community lighting, and it is fully submersible for night fishing or other marine applications. The W100 has four stainless steel mounting points and is completely weatherproof. It can be mounted to a pole or the side of a building and its auto-on/off feature will automatically turn it on every night and off during the day. The W100 floats and is safe to completely submerge. \n\nInside is a lithium iron phosphate battery (will run up to 40 hours on a single day’s charge) that will last up to five years. Its stainless steel and ABS housing will protect it in the harshest environments. The battery takes about 6-8 hours to charge. The W100 will automatically turn itself on at night and off during the day based on sunlight. Users can always manually turn the unit on or off, but auto-on/off ensures that users do not accidentally run the W100 while charging, and allows it to be permanently mounted for applications like street or security lighting.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Nokia 105","_href":"/solutions/nokia-105","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"416","_txt":"The Nokia 105 is an inexpensive and durable cell phone, available worldwide.  Retailing at approx. $20 per-unit, the Nokia 105 features a long-lasting battery allowing for up to 12.5 hours of talking time and 35 days on standby.  Its rubber casing offers dust and splash protection, and additional features include FM radio, flashlight and 8MB of memory.\n\n"},{"name":"Adjustable Prosthetic Limb","_href":"/solutions/nonspec-adjustable-prosthetic-limb","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":["medical-devices","empowering-people"],"id":"1vgwf67m","_txt":"An adjustable prosthetic limb that can be taken off-the-shelf and adjust in height and angle to meet any amputee's need. It is quick and easy to fit, high quality, lightweight, and durable so that amputees worldwide can have access to a limb that lets them accomplish anything they want to.\n\n"},{"name":"North Star Alliance","_href":"/solutions/north-star-alliance","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"489","_txt":"North Star Alliance brings health to hard-to-reach people across Africa in a “Blue Box”. They use converted shipping containers (painted blue) to house clinics that deliver public health programmes for people with increased health risks, like truck drivers and sex workers, and primary health care to communities with limited or no access to medical services.\n\nEach drop-in clinic is run by well trained clinical and outreach teams and supported by the North Star Alliance electronic health passport system (COMETs), which allows patients to access their health records at every clinic within their network. The daily data feed also helps North Star Alliance maintain quality standards and monitor shifting disease patterns across entire regions.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar SMART All-In-One","_href":"/solutions/nrs-enlight-solar-smart-all-in-one","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"11sft3l9","_txt":"The Solar SMART All-In-One is the first product to be launched from the comprehensive line of portable solar devices being developed by Enlight. This multi-functional product combines a powerful torch function with a room light and smartphone charger. It is highly robust with an Ingress Protection (IP) of 67, which means that it is dustproof and can work under water up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. The Solar SMART All-In-One fully meets Lighting Global Standards.\n\n"},{"name":"Nuru Light (NL1) + POWERCycle","_href":"/solutions/nuru-energy-africa-light-nl1-plus-powercycle","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation, lighting","id":"283","_txt":"With an enduring commitment to solving the global problem of energy poverty, which affects over 2 billion people worldwide, Nuru Energy has developed a one-of-a-kind robust and simple-to-use off-grid recharging platform, the Nuru POWERCycle™ pedal generator.  The POWERCycle™ provides reliable clean, sustainable power anytime, anywhere and is hundreds of times more efficient than current solar-based solutions at a fraction of the cost.  It is used to recharge both mobile phones as well as Nuru Energy’s own portable modular LED lights, which can be recharged five at a time in 20 minutes, with each light providing up to 10 days of light to a rural household. Nuru works with local organizations to recruit and train micro-franchise entrepreneurs, Nuru Energy Entrepreneurs, who sell Nuru’s LED lights to their community and then offer POWERCycle™ recharging services for a small fee, typically earning in 20 minutes what they previously earned in an entire day.\n\n"},{"name":"Nutriset ReSoMal Powder Solution","_href":"/solutions/nutriset-resomal-powder-solution","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"nutrition","id":"654","_txt":"ReSoMal is used for the preparation of an oral rehydration solution (ORS) exclusively for people suffering from severe acute malnutrition. It must be used under medical supervision in therapeutic feeding centres, and must not be given directly to families.\n\nReSoMal was developed to meet this specific need. It must not be given to well-nourished people or those suffering from cholera (in these cases standard ORSs, which conform to the WHO formula, must be used).\n\nRecommendations for use:\n- The quantity to be given depends on the weight of the patient. A dose of 70-100ml per kg is usually sufficient to re-establish normal hydration (on average, one sachet of ReSoMal will, therefore, be enough to rehydrate four children who weigh 7 kg each).\n- The exact quantity depends on what the child drinks, the volume of continuing loss (stools, vomit) and the possible appearance of signs of hyperhydration (particularly symptoms of cardiac insufficiency).\n\n\n"},{"name":"Wood Mold for Concrete BioSand Filters","_href":"/solutions/ohorizons-wood-mold-for-concrete-biosand-filters","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"713","_txt":"The Wood Mold is a mold used to make concrete BioSand filters and is a low-cost alternative to traditional steel molds. Each Wood Mold can produce 50-60 filters depending on the type of wood used and assuming proper care and maintenance. Other features of the Wood Mold include:- Inexpensive: ($50-80 USD per-mold)- Lightweight (approx. 60 pounds)- Locally sourced materials (all materials are purchased in-country and are easily replaced)- Easy to use (no construction experience or specialized tools required)- Can be made off-grid\n\nIn order to create the BioSand filter, concrete is poured into the Wood Mold and allowed to cure overnight. The mold form is then removed, leaving the body of the filter, which is the device that households receive in order to purify their water. \n\nBioSand Filters (BSFs) use natural biological processes, sand, and gravel to make contaminated water safe for drinking. Water is poured into the top of the filter and as it moves through various layers of the filter, pathogens and harmful bacteria are filtered out. BSFs are an ideal water filtration solution because they are durable, can be made with local materials and are easy to use. One BSF can produce enough clean water to meet a family’s daily drinking water needs. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Native American Three Sisters Gardens","_href":"/solutions/old-farmer-s-almanac-native-american-three-sisters-gardens","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","methods-and-learning"],"id":"631","_txt":"The Native American Three Sisters gardening technique is an example of companion planting.  The \"three sisters\" are corn, pole beans, and either pumpkins or squash. This trio is one of the easiest and most satisfying to grow.\n\nEach of the sisters contributes something to the planting. Together, the sisters provide a balanced diet from a single planting.  How it works:\n - The corn offers the beans needed support.\n - The beans pull nitrogen from the air and bring it to the soil for the benefit of all three.\n - As the beans grow through the tangle of squash vines and wind their way up the cornstalks into the sunlight, they hold the three crops close together.\n - The large leaves of the sprawling squash protect the threesome by creating living mulch that shades the soil, keeping it cool and moist and preventing weeds.\n - The prickly squash leaves also keep away vermin and pests.\n\nTips for growing the three sisters:\n - To employ the technique in a spring garden, prepare the soil by adding fish scraps or wood ash to increase fertility, if desired.\n - Make a mound of soil about a foot high and four feet wide.\n - When the danger of frost has passed, plant the corn in the mound. Sow six kernels of corn an inch deep and about ten inches apart in a circle of about two feet in diameter.\n - When the corn is about five inches tall, plant four bean seeds, evenly spaced, around each stalk. About a week later, plant six squash seeds, evenly spaced, around the perimeter of the mound.\n\n"},{"name":"Merry Go Round Savings","_href":"/solutions/one-acre-fund-merry-go-round-savings","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100"],"id":"630","_txt":"A “merry-go-round” is a small social organization where members contribute a small sum of money on a regular basis, often every week. Each time money is collected, the full sum is paid out to one of the members. The members take turns receiving the pay-out, so that after one full cycle, every member of the group has had a turn. By participating, members are essentially putting money away until it comes back to them as a larger sum.\n\nTo decide the order of receipt – whose turn it is to receive the payout first and whose turn is last – the group members can draw numbers out of a hat.\n\n"},{"name":"One Acre Fund","_href":"/solutions/one-acre-fund","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning","id":"213","_txt":"One Acre Fund develops market systems for subsistence farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. With the Fund's services farmers are able to farm more productively, profit from their harvest and reinvest in their farm. As a result, the farmers have a more reliable food source and increase revenue which enables them to buy essential goods and services to improve their lives.\n        The One Acre Fund has five components:\n1. Farmers can connect and deal with food markets to sell their surplus food as well as to each other. Subsistence farmers often cannot sell the food they produce which can cause deprivation in other essentials such as education and health care.\n2. Farmers receive education on farming methods so they can produce as much as possible and prevent crop loss.\n3. Farmers are sold and/or loaned seeds and fertilizer. Fertilizer helps rejuvenate fields that have lost quality from misuse.\n4. Farmers learn improved storage techniques for the resulting harvest. The ability to store food safely allows it to be sold later when prices are better.\n5. The organization offers insurance against crop failure to minimize its impact on the farmer.\n\n"},{"name":"SolSource Solar Cooker","_href":"/solutions/one-earth-designs-solsource-solar-cooker","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation, clean-cookstoves","id":"195","_txt":"The SolSource is a lightweight solar energy device that provides users with a low-cost and portable means of cooking, heating and electricity generation. \n\nCo-designed with rural Himalayan communities, the SolSource eliminates many of the complications associated with burning solid fuels, including harmful indoor air pollution, gender inequities and greenhouse gas emissions. Globally, 2.5 billion people rely on solid fuels for their daily energy needs, resulting in more than 1.6 million deaths per year and making indoor air pollution a leading cause of mortality for children under 5 in developing regions of the world. \n\nCombining advanced technology with user-centered design, the SolSource represents an exciting new design solution for communities and individuals everywhere. \n\n"},{"name":"One Breath ventilator","_href":"/solutions/onebreath-one-breath-ventilator","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"259b0rup","_txt":"**Information updated: April 30th 2020**\n\nOneBreath is a ventilator intended for use in ICUs, emergency rooms, and ambulances. The OneBreath ventilator is designed to provide continuous respiratory support for infant through adult patients. It is optimized for low resource environments and designed for novice through advanced users. Delivering high precision, high reliability mechanical ventilation at an affordable cost. \n\nSummary Specs:\n* Advanced ventilation modes including VTPC, AC, SIMV +PS, and PSV (Volume Target Pressure Controlled, Assist Control, Synchronized Intermittent-Mandatory Ventilation, +Pressure Support, Pressure Support Ventilation)\n* Intuitive touchscreen interface with real-time waveforms\n* Bluetooth/wifi connectivity\n* Operates on internal compressor or external oxygen and compressed air\n* Long-lasting rechargeable batteries\n* Display shows: MVE(L/min), Vt (ml), Paw (cmH20), PEEP (cmH20), rate (bpm), I:E, Itime, %FiO2, flow (L/min), Pressure (cmH2O), alarm, battery\n* Easy to repair and requires relatively little maintenance.\n* Portable mechanical ventilator\n\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n\n"},{"name":"Question Box","_href":"/solutions/open-mind-question-box","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"134","_txt":"Question Box is Open Mind's initiative that helps people find answers to everyday questions like health, agriculture, business, education and entertainment. It provides easy access to information in hard-to-reach areas and breaks through technology, language and literacy barriers. We do this through:- Live telephone hotlines connected to live operators- SMS (Text Messaging)- Mobile and solar technologies that operate off the grid- Open Question - a simple software to start your own Question Box project\n\nWe also partner with different organizations and provide training on how they can use Question Box for their projects.\n\nQuestion Box is currently live near Pune, India with new projects coming up in Uganda and India. Recent pilot studies were conducted successfully in Bushneyi and Mbale districts of Uganda and Noida, India. We are also helping several organizations start their own Question Box-inspired services. We would love to help your group also.\n\n"},{"name":"COVID-19 Rapid Manufacture Ventilator BVM Ambubag","_href":"/solutions/open-vent-bristol-covid-19-rapid-manufacture-ventilator-bvm-ambubag","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24kxbvpl","_txt":"**Information updated: June 17th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device.\n\nThis design is based on a hand-operated BVM (Bag Valve Mask) or known as Ambu bag, which when combined with a PEEP valve will meet most of the NHS requirements for COVID-19 ventilation treatment.  The manufacturing process includes laser cutting and using readily available components to ensure low-cost design to be created in bulk.\n\nSpec Summary:   \nThis project has been developed in line with the UK Gov Medicines & Healthcare products\nRegulatory Agency Specifications for Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator Systems. It is currently undergoing testing for approval.\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n"},{"name":"Operation ASHA","_href":"/solutions/operation-asha","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical","id":"491","_txt":"Operation ASHA is a community based program model for areas with high TB prevalence. The model uses local workers to expand access to services and products of high quality at affordable prices among disadvantaged communities worldwide. The organization provides service delivery at the doorsteps of the under-served through existing community resources.\n\nThe model offers TB treatment and support lasting 6-10 months, as well as MDR-TB treatment and care that lasts around 24 months for each patient.\n\nOver-the-counter medicines to treat side-effects of TB drugs, including nausea, vomiting, weight loss, headache, and joint pain are also provided, along with food and nutrition supplements, contraceptives and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS).\n\n60% of OpASHA’s expenses generates livelihood in the slums fighting TB, while also providing jobs to slum dwellers who work as providers and community partners.\n\n\n"},{"name":"OraQuick Rapid Home HIV-1/2 Antibody Test","_href":"/solutions/orasure-technologies-oraquick-rapid-home-hiv-1-2-antibody-test","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, medical-devices","id":"310","_txt":"The OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in 20 minutes.\n\nThe OraQuick test provides the following features:\n- Provides results in 20 minutes, enabling patients to learn their status in a single visit and allows HIV positive patients to be connected to care immediately.\n- Approved for oral fluid, plasma, fingerstick or venipuncture whole blood specimens. Ideal for both clinical and non-clinical settings.\n- Greater than 99% agreement with confirmatory Western blot.\n- CLIA-waived for oral fluid, fingerstick and venipuncture whole blood and offers the ability to test in non-traditional testing environments, such as outreach programs and mobile testing clinics.\n- Offers patients accurate HIV testing without the need for blood or needles. Pain-free testing with oral fluid means more people get screened, more HIV positive patients are connected to care and fewer people are exposed.\n\n"},{"name":"MittiCool Refrigerator","_href":"/solutions/other-mitticool-refrigerator","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"cooling","id":"480","_txt":"Mitticool is clay-based evaporation refrigerator that does not require electricity.  Composed of various clay chambers, water from an upper chamber drips down the sides of the unit and evaporates, thereby removing heat from the inside out.\n\nWhile the upper chamber is used to store water, food may be stored in the lower compartment, comprised of two shelves.  The first shelf can be used for storing vegetables and fruits, and the second shelf can be used for storing milk, meat and other foods.  The clay refrigerator keeps food, vegetables and even milk naturally fresh for up to 3 days.\n\n"},{"name":"Off-Fire Reboiling Pot","_href":"/solutions/other-off-fire-reboiling-pot","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"508","_txt":"\nOrdinary cooking utensils are energy-wasteful, especially stewing pots. During preparation of foods such as rice, porridge, meat, soup or vegetables, the content of the pot is usually heated to boiling point and then allowed to stew or simmer on the stove for a considerably long time, using up fuel to do so. However, once boiling temperature is reached, the temperature within the pot does not actually rise beyond that. Instead, the energy wasted is used just to offset the heat lost (through evaporation, conduction, convection) in order to maintain the cooking pot at a sufficiently high temperature.\n\nThe present invention's aim is achieved by the following method: Beneath the metal bottom of the \"daily thermal insulated energy-saving cooking utensil\", a disc-shaped heat reservoir is installed, which is made of a special refractory material with excellent heat storage performance. When the utensil is placed on the stove being heated, the disc-shaped heat reservoir located beneath the utensil's bottom is heated up and starts to store heat energy, as the food in the utensil is heated up to boiling point, the heat reservoir has already stored a significant quantity of heat energy. Now the utensil can be taken away from the cooking stove and put on the thermal insulated base, the heat reservoir beneath the utensil's bottom will release its stored heat energy slowly. In the first tens of minutes, the pot can be maintained at boiling point temperature, while afterwards it can be maintained above 85℃ for several hours.\n\n\nTherefore, by means of the above-mentioned design, this invention has achieved its aim through successfully appending the heat-regenerative performance to the \"daily thermal insulated energy-saving cooking utensil\" and thus making it has the special function to continuously heat up and turn raw or deficiently cooked food into thoroughly cooked food after the cooking utensil has been taken off from the cooking stove.\n\n"},{"name":"SociaLite","_href":"/solutions/other-socialite","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"236","_txt":"SociaLite was created to address the lighting needs of the extreme poor in remote, rural, off-grid communities where the average household income may be less than 25 cents/day. SociaLite operates at minimal cost, requires minimal technical knowledge and minimal access to a support infrastructure. Operated as a lighting service, each installation carries spare lanterns and parts. Should a user’s lantern fail for any reason, the lantern is either repaired immediately or replaced with a loaner while the user’s own lantern is repaired. The SociaLite lighting system currently consists of a centralized charging station that can accommodate up to 14 lanterns per day and lanterns that will run for approximately 40 hours at full power and well in excess of 200 hours on the low power setting. The complete lantern kit consists of: a circuit board, LED, 6V battery, 3 bicycle spokes, empty tub of hair relaxer, and empty container of cooking oil.\n \n\n"},{"name":"Solar Bottle Bulb","_href":"/solutions/other-solar-bottle-bulb","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"157","_txt":"In places where there is little access to reliable electricity, there is still access to sunlight. The Solar Bottle Bulb, designed and developed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a strategic solution that utilizes recycled material and provides light equivalent to that of a standard light bulb. A plastic water bottle is filled with water and bleach (which prevents microorganism growth) and then affixed into a roof. Sunlight reaches the bottle, and is refracted by the water - which lights up a room inside as long as there is sunlight outside.\n\n"},{"name":"Sustainable Refrigerator","_href":"/solutions/other-sustainable-refrigerator","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"cooling","id":"481","_txt":"The Sustainable Refrigerator is ‘powered’ by dirty water. The prototype consists of two metallic cylinders, one inside the other, between which a locally-sourced material such as sand or wool is packed tightly before being soaked with water.\n\nWhen the fridge is placed in a warm environment, the sun’s energy causes the outer part of the fridge to ’sweat.’ Water evaporates from the sand or wool and heat energy is transferred away from the inner cylinder, which becomes cooler. The design does not require electricity and can be built using barrels, spare car parts and ordinary household materials.\n\nThe contents of the fridge are kept dry and hygienic because the water does not come into contact with the product.\n\n"},{"name":"OxVent - A rapid prototype ventilator","_href":"/solutions/oxvent-a-rapid-prototype-ventilator","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24v7tlv5","_txt":"**Information updated: April 20th 2020**\n\nThis is a pneumatic device.\n\nOxVent has been built with readily available off-the-shelf components and is a safe, simple design that can be easily assembled and operated. It has been designed to be produced at a large scale in a relatively short period of time\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) device.\n* Max Pressure limit – 15 to 35 cmH20\n* PEEP range 5 to 20 cmH20\n* FiO2 alarms; other alarms required by MHRA may be present \n* Displays for Plimit, VT, Resp rate, IE, FiO2, Ppeak, PEEP.   \n* How long can it run without interruption? (standard is 100% for 14 days)? Undergoing review by MHRA; so, device can potentially run for atleast 14 days but need further information.\n* IE ratio – 1:1 to 1:3\n* Respiratory rate – 10 to 30 per min\n* Tidal volume - 250 to 600 ml   \n\n\n"},{"name":"P&G Purifier of Water","_href":"/solutions/p-and-g-children-s-safe-drinking-water-purification-sachets","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"45","_txt":"The P&G water purification technology is a powdered mixture that removes pathogenic microorganisms and suspended matter, rendering previously contaminated water safe to drink. It can purify 10 litres of dirty water into potable water, per sachet, in 30 minutes. The P&G water purification technology contains a chlorine disinfectant for killing bacteria and an iron salt coagulant for removing suspended matter, protozoa, and viruses. It works in three ways: coagulation, flocculation, and disenfection. P&G water purification technology is safe for long-term use by the entire family, including infants, and was developed in colaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).\n\nP&G Purifier of Water requires only a few simple tools that most target beneficiaries have at their disposal:\n\n* a scissor or knife to open the sachet,\n* a spoon or other implement to stir the water,\n* a cloth fabric to filter the treated water, and\n* two vessels (i.e. buckets) with volume capacity of 10 litres or more – the first to be used for the treatment process and the second to be used for storing the treated water.\n\nP&G Purifier of Water comes in a 4 gram sachet labeled in English. Each sachet treats 10 litres of water. The sachets arrive from the manufacturing facility in cartons containing 20 strips of 12 sachets each, for a total of 240 sachets per carton. Each carton is 25 cm x 11 cm x 15.5 cm (length, width, height).\n\n"},{"name":"Potakit+ Basic Portable Water Quality Laboratory","_href":"/solutions/palintest-potakit-plus-basic-portable-water-quality-laboratory","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"752","_txt":"The Potakit+ Basic Portable Water Quality Laboratory is a portable testing laboratory designed to assess the suitability of drinking water on site, even in remote areas. The Potakit+ tests for the following microbiological and physicochemical parameters:\n \n-Fecal coliforms\n-Total coliforms\n-pH\n-Conductivity\n-Arsenic\n-Fluoride\n-Ammonia\n-Nitrite\n-Nitrate\n-Free Chlorine\n-Total Chlorine\n\n\n"},{"name":"PanAAC - Pan African Agribusiness and Agro-Industry Consortium","_href":"/solutions/panaac-pan-african-agribusiness-and-agro-industry-consortium","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning, mobile-and-desktop-applications-agri","id":"161","_txt":"PanAAC has initiated programs aimed at strengthening linkages between producers of technology agricultural training institutions and agribusiness in order to make agricultural graduates owners of business, employers and skilled and marketable professionals.\n\nPanAAC offers a platform for reliable information on markets and value chains based on reliable reports, market analysis and relevant experiences. The consortium collects and collates data, processes into valuable business intelligence for its stakeholders.\n\n"},{"name":"CroResp","_href":"/solutions/pandemija-croresp","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"25t5b0md","_txt":"\n**Information updated: May 14th 2020**\n\nThis is an Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) mask.\nCroResp comprises a respirator with eye protection made from a diving mask, adapter and virus filter. The respirator is designed for personal use at the discretion of medical professionals in the case of lack of certified and tested protective equipment.\nThe respirator is intended to protect the airways and eyes of medical personnel, especially those who carry out procedures where aerosol is generated by coronavirus infected patients. \n\n"},{"name":"Parvati Solar Cooker","_href":"/solutions/parvati-green-tech-enterprises-solar-cooker","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"513","_txt":"The Parvati Solar Cooker can cook meals for a family of 5-6 people using only solar energy. One can boil, steam, roast or bake vegetarian or non vegetarian food. Temperatures up to 135 ° C , can be reached, which is sufficient for safely cooking all types of food. The cooker can be used during peak sunlight hours in winter, and extended sunlight hours in summer (varies by  geographic location).\n\nThe Parvati Solar Cooker's design incorporates a parabolic reflector which concentrates sunlight on the cooking pots. The black painted cooking pots absorb sunlight, converting it to heat energy which cooks the food.  Units are designed such that they do not require readjustment for two hours. Cooking is completely attendance-free and takes only 90 minutes to two hours depending on the type of food prepared.\n\nThe frame is made of mild steel and powder-coated. Reflectors are made of mirror aluminum made in Germany. Cooking pots are stainless steel. The greenhouse cover is made of clear polycarbonate. The entire unit is designed for durability, and requires minimal maintenance.\n\nThe Parvati Solar Cooker is shipped in semi-assembled form, and can be assembled within 20 minutes. A detailed instruction manual provides all the information for assembly and operation.\n\n"},{"name":"BIRTHweigh","_href":"/solutions/path-birthweigh","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"139","_txt":"Low birth weight is the invisible undertow for infants in the developing world, where 95 percent of underweight children are born. Babies who don’t weigh enough at birth are terribly vulnerable. Their bodies are not strong, and they may have a difficult time breathing, eating, gaining weight, and fighting infection. Babies who weigh less than 2.5 kg at birth are approximately 20 times more likely to die than heavier infants.\n\nMany babies in the developing world are delivered at home, by traditional birth attendants or midwives who may lack the training and tools to recognize low birth weight. PATH’s BIRTHweigh scale helps low-literate health workers identify low-birthweight children immediately. Once identified, these infants can be given care, such as immediate breastfeeding and warming, or referred for higher levels of medical care. The BIRTHweigh scale compensates for low levels of literacy by supplying pictorial instructions for use. It depends on a simple indicator for low birth weight and is easy to use; little training is required, allowing health workers in the developing world to detect low birth weight in infants before complications arise.\n\nTo use the BIRTHweigh scale, health workers place the baby in a secure sling that is suspended by a hook on the scale. Instead of the common digital or dial readouts that report an infant’s exact weight, the first version of the scale had a window that shows yellow if the baby’s weight is too low and blue if the baby weighs at least 2.5 kg, the desired weight for a healthy newborn.\n\nDuring tests in Indonesia—where 250,000 Indonesian infants die each year from preventable illnesses—we found that during night deliveries, in huts with little or no lighting, birth attendants were unable see the color change. PATH took the recommendations of the midwives and field testers and modified the scale to include a tactile indicator on the top of the handle. The indicator button sinks into the grip if the baby weighs at least 2.5 kilograms, and birth attendants can feel whether babies are at a healthy weight, even in the dark.\n\n"},{"name":"Chlorhexidine for Umbilical Cord Care","_href":"/solutions/path-chlorhexidine-for-umbilical-cord-care","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children, vaccination","id":"374","_txt":" Chlorhexidine, a low-cost antiseptic, prevents deadly infections that enter an infant’s body through a newly cut umbilical cord. Few other interventions have as much promise to rapidly reduce newborn deaths at an affordable price—less than $1 per dose. This year, 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate was added to the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children.\n\n"},{"name":"PATH Clean Delivery Kit","_href":"/solutions/path-clean-delivery-kit","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"142","_txt":"The basic delivery kit is an inexpensive, simple kit designed to help create a clean birthing environment, particularly for home births. The contents of the delivery kit include a clean razor blade, cord ties, a small bar of soap, a plastic delivery sheet, and pictorial instructions. The delivery kit is designed for use by skilled birth attendants, family members, and women who give birth unassisted in the home. Community health workers and traditional birth attendants are oriented to the kits so they can either provide it as part of their birth delivery services or encourage families to purchase the kit for home deliveries. The kits are also designed to be sold through retail distribution outlets.\n\n"},{"name":"Intradermal Adapter","_href":"/solutions/path-intradermal-adapter","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"140","_txt":"Rabies vaccine is expensive and often in short supply—approximately 20,000 people die of rabies each year in India, often because they were unable to access treatment. For rabies vaccine, the same or better protection can be achieved by delivering smaller amounts of vaccine intradermally (into the top layer of the skin), sparing valuable doses and stretching supplies to provide for more patients. Intradermal (ID) regimens for rabies vaccine have been adopted in many regions, protecting people who have been exposed to rabid animals, while saving costs and vaccine.\n\nThis approach is not yet universal, despite clear benefits, due in part to the difficulty of giving an ID injection correctly. The Mantoux technique, which uses a traditional needle and syringe for ID delivery, has historically been recognized as a difficult and inconsistently used technique. In many countries, only certain health care workers are able to perform ID injections, such as for rabies vaccine and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin or BCG, a vaccine given intradermally at birth to prevent tuberculosis. Smaller ID doses of other vaccines could also be effective. Such dose sparing could be particularly meaningful to immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries, as they could potentially reduce the amount of vaccine needed per patient, thereby cutting costs and overcoming vaccine shortages. However, concerns regarding the difficulty and a lack of reliability of conventional ID injections limit research in this field and introduction of this technique into immunization programs.\n\nThe intradermal adapter makes ID injections easier. It facilitates the procedure by standardizing injection depth and angle. It is anticipated that the ID adapter would expand the pool of health care workers capable of performing the procedure. This would have a particularly high impact in remote or underserved communities with more limited access to health care specialists.\n\n"},{"name":"Jet Injector","_href":"/solutions/path-jet-injector","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination,  medical-devices","id":"138","_txt":"Injections without needles? It may sound too good to be true, but PATH and our commercial partners are bringing “jet injection” to developing-country immunization programs, where the technology will make it safer for kids to get their shots.\n\nJet injectors use pressure rather than needles to deliver vaccine as a fine stream of fluid that passes through the skin and into the tissue. New and improved over older models that had some drawbacks, today’s jet injectors overcome many of the risks associated with injections in low-resource settings.\n\n"},{"name":"Microbicide Applicator","_href":"/solutions/path-microbicide-applicator","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"146","_txt":"In the midst of the growing AIDS pandemic, microbicides could  provide urgently needed options for women and men seeking protection from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. With numerous microbicide products in preclinical or clinical trials, most research has focused on the safety and effectiveness of candidate products, with much less research targeted on devices for delivering these products.\n\n"},{"name":"Neonatal Resuscitator","_href":"/solutions/path-neonatal-resuscitator","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"medical-and-surgical, women-and-children, medical-devices","id":"147","_txt":"Every year an estimated 4 million babies die in the first four weeks of life. Birth asphyxia/trauma—the condition when a baby does not breathe at birth—is the third most common cause of newborn deaths, accounting for 23 percent of all fatalities. Limited data suggest that deaths due to birth asphyxia have remained relatively unchanged in developing countries. The key to reducing these deaths is the provision of appropriate care to underserved populations during delivery. Approximately 50 million women give birth without a skilled attendant, 99 percent of whom live in low-income countries. Appropriate care for birth asphyxia requires that neonatal resuscitation skills and appropriate technology should be available to all skilled birth attendants and to community-level workers where skilled attendants are not available.\n\nE„ffective neonatal resuscitation equipment is needed by all birth attendants in order to reduce the danger of birth asphyxiation. Neonatal resuscitator technologies that are affordable and easy to use, clean, and store could increase the use of such lifesaving devices in the developing world. While currently available neonatal resuscitation devices are available in both bag and mask designs and tube and mask designs, their accessibility is limited in some world regions due to poor availability and affordability. The estimated potential impact of widespread introduction and use of neonatal resuscitators could be about one million neonatal deaths averted annually.\n\n"},{"name":"Nonpneumatic Antishock Garment","_href":"/solutions/path-nonpneumatic-antishock-garment","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"372","_txt":"Postpartum hemorrhage kills more new mothers than any other cause—an estimated 71,800 annually. The antishock garment—originally conceived by NASA for use in space—can slow excessive bleeding after childbirth and stabilize the mother until she can be treated at an emergency care facility. The garment resembles a wetsuit that can be wrapped around the mother’s lower body and abdomen to direct blood to key organs.\n\n"},{"name":"Sayana Press","_href":"/solutions/path-sayana-press","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"373","_txt":"Injectable contraceptives are among the world’s most popular methods for preventing pregnancy, offering women safe and effective protection, convenience, and privacy. Sayana® Press, a new formulation and presentation of Depo-Provera®, offers the potential to improve contraceptive access for women worldwide.\n\nSayana Press is a three-month, progestin-only injectable contraceptive product packaged in the Uniject™ injection system, a small, prefilled, autodisposable device. It contains 104 mg of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and is administered via subcutaneous injection.\n\n"},{"name":"SILCS Diaphragm","_href":"/solutions/path-silcs-diaphragm","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"148","_txt":"Despite the success of family planning programs since the 1960s, the unmet worldwide need for contraception remains high, with an estimated 120 million couples not having access to contraceptives. Each year, nearly 80 million women experience unintended pregnancies, about half of these end in abortion. Hundreds of millions of women annually suffer disability from pregnancy complications, and more than 500,000 die as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or unsafe abortion. Almost all these deaths are preventable. Women also represent more than 50 percent of people living with AIDS; and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), excluding HIV/AIDS, are the second most important cause of loss of health in women, especially young women. Women want and need more female-initiated methods that can protect against pregnancy and STIs. Diaphragms could help meet this need, but some characteristics of traditional diaphragms limit their use and acceptability.\n\nPATH responded to the call for simple-to-use, female barrier protection by developing the SILCS Diaphragm, a single-size, reusable device with a contoured rim that allows the SILCS Diaphragm to Žfit most women with improved comfort. Design and development of the SILCS Diaphragm began in 1994, and user-centered evaluations of over 200 prototype designs refined performance and features. The single-size design will simplify the logistics of supply and provision. PATH used stakeholder assessments to ensure that comfort, ease of handling, and acceptability were built into the product. As a result, the SILCS Diaphragm directly addresses user and programmatic needs which will lead to improved access and acceptability. Acceptability studies among naïve users in South Africa and ’ Thailand found that women were able to learn to use the device easily and that women and men found the SILCS Diaphragm acceptable during use. In a comparative crossover study of the SILCS Diaphragm with a traditional diaphragm in the Dominican Republic, 19 of 20 women reported preferring the SILCS Diaphragm device after short-term use. Eventually, the single-size device could be provided over the counter or outside the clinic-based system where regulatory authority and clinical practice allow.\n\n"},{"name":"SoloShot","_href":"/solutions/path-soloshot","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"vaccination","id":"141","_txt":"Although sterile, disposable syringes and needles o\fffer the best protection against transmission of bloodborne diseases, they are o\bften reused in the developing world. Each year, more than 12 billion injections are administered worldwide; in developing countries 50 percent of injections are estimated to be unsafe. A primary source of transmission of disease has been the reuse of contaminated needles and syringes. To be completely safe, single-use injection devices must be designed to automatically and irrevocably inactivate a\bfter a single cycle of filling and injection. The World Health Organization/Expanded Programme on Immunization (WHO/EPI) called for the design of such devices in 1987.\n\nIn response to WHO’s call, PATH designed one of the first feasible approaches to nonreusable syringes for immunizations: an autodisable (AD) syringe with a fixed needle that automatically locks a\bfter a single injection. When the syringe is filled to the preset 0.5-ml level, the plunger stops and cannot be pulled back further. A\bfter the vaccine is injected, the plunger automatically locks so that the syringe and needle cannot be reused. Known as the SoloShot syringe, this technology was licensed to and is now manufactured and marketed by BD, one of the world’s leading syringe manufacturers. Third-party field validations of the device in Pakistan in the early 1990s demonstrated the acceptability and usability of the design. PATH also has assisted several other manufacturers of AD syringes to ensure a wide variety of products are available and to facilitate the lower pricing that accompanies increased competition and production volume.\n\n"},{"name":"Ultra Rice","_href":"/solutions/path-ultra-rice","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","nutrition"],"id":"93","_txt":"Ultra Rice grains resemble locally milled rice grains in size, shape, and color, but they are made from rice flour, selected micronutrients, and nutrient-protecting ingredients that are combined and extruded through a rice-shaped mold. When the Ultra Rice grains are blended with white rice—usually in a ratio of about 1 to 100—the result is nearly identical to unfortified rice in smell, taste, and texture.\n\nThe technology is ingenious in its ability to protect micronutrients within the manufactured grain. In addition to preventing them from being rinsed away, the Ultra Rice grains preserve sensitive micronutrients from degradation during storage. Currently, there are two formulations of Ultra Rice. One carries vitamin A, and the other can carry iron, thiamin, folic acid, and zinc.\n\nThe Ultra Rice technology can be adapted to contain just the nutrients a population needs—and to mimic the look of the local rice. Its versatility allows grains that look like the short-grained rice of China to carry one combination of vitamins and minerals, while grains resembling the longer, thinner rice in Brazil deliver a completely different combination of micronutrients.\n\n"},{"name":"Peepoo Sanitation Bag","_href":"/solutions/peepoople-peepoo-sanitation-bag","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"181","_txt":"Peepoo is a single use bag that collects and sanitizes human waste. The bag is designed to that the users' hands are kept clean. Urea in the bag kills pathogens and the bag is sealed after use, making disposal easy and safe. The entire bag is biodegradable and can be used as fertilizer or buried. Unlike most sanitation solutions Peepoo requires no water to use, making it ideal for disaster recovery and locations where water service is not available.\n\n"},{"name":"Permafunnel, water saving device for hand pumps","_href":"/solutions/permafunnel-water-saving-device-for-hand-pumps","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"389","_txt":"Permafunnel reduces water waste, contamination and maintenance at hand pumps.  When filling jerry cans, over one million litres of water can be wasted each year.  Popular hand pumps waste more than 30% of the water pumped due to the chaotic flow as the water exits the spout of the hand pump.  Permafunnel is inserted into the spout and provides an internal, unseen funnel that effectively calms the water flow.  Water waste is reduced to virtually nil; contamination is reduced due the now unnecessary improvised funnel; maintenance is reduced due to the reduced amount of pumping required to fill peoples jerry cans.  Every India Mark hand pump should be fitted with the Permafunnel to better serve those who work so hard for their daily water requirements.\n\n"},{"name":"Phone Donation Program","_href":"/solutions/phone-donation-program-medic-mobile-cellular","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health, devices","id":"219","_txt":"The Hope Phones campaign was created in 2009 as a way to\nfund the global efforts of Medic Mobile, their parent organization that\nadvances healthcare in 16 countries with mobile technology. Half a\nmillion cell phones are discarded in the United States every day and\npollute the environment with tons of plastic and persistent toxins\nlike lead, nickel, beryllium, and cadmium. Cell phone recycling\nthrough Hope Phones reduces hazardous waste in our communities\nresponsibly, while providing a real public health benefit abroad.\n\nHope Phones is looking for individuals, organizations, and companies\ninterested in giving their old phones a new life on the front lines of\nglobal health. The process is free and simple whether you are donating\na few phones from a drawer at home or organizing a drive. When you\nrecycle a used mobile through Hope Phones, their recycling partner\ntransfers the value of your phone to their account so they can acquire\nappropriate new technology for the field. The current average value\nper used phone is $5.00, but smartphones are regularly valued at\n$80.00.\n\nIf Hope Phones can recycle just 1% of disposed phones each year, they\ncan outfit 1 million health workers, improving the lives of 50 million\npeople.\n\n"},{"name":"Sarvajal","_href":"/solutions/piramal-water-private-limited-sarvajal","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"351","_txt":"Piramal Sarvajal is a mission driven social enterprise designs and deploys innovative solutions for\ncreating affordable access to safe drinking water in underserved areas. It deploys purification\ntechnology based on contamination profile, leverages cloud based technology for greater\noperational oversight. Therefore, initiatives are low cost for high impact. It believes providing safe\ndrinking water is the most effective preventive healthcare measure.       \n\nPiramal Sarvajal leverages telecom technology to make “Locally Operated-Centrally Managed”\npublic service delivery more accountable. This comes from operational oversight that provides\nproactive service support across a widely distributed network of local solutions. To ensure\nsustainable solutions, Piramal Sarvajal developed a patented remote monitoring device called\nSoochak. This device is installed with the purification unit and enables real time monitoring,\nprocess controlling and data tracking which is aggregated across multi-location operations. It\ntracks the plant’s functional status to ensure machine health and quality sensors assure product\nquality.       \n\nMore than half of the common ailments in majority of developing countries are water borne\ndiseases. In addition to the health burden, this causes an economic loss of $600 million annually.\nThe most vulnerable are the low-income communities, who either remain disconnected from the\ncentral water grid or are priced out of expensive domestic water purification alternatives. This calls\nfor the need to design holistic drinking water solutions for the creation of sustainable safe drinking\nwater access at bottom of the pyramid – in both urban and rural locations.       \n\nWhen families do not have a safe and reliable water source, preferably direct to their home, then it\nis often women and children that are responsible for collecting water. School attendance in India\ndecreases when children are required to spend hours collecting water. A 22 per cent increase in\nschool drop out rates has been reported in drought-affected states. Close to 54 per cent of rural\nwomen – as well as some adolescent girls - spend an estimated 35 minutes getting water every day,\nequivalent to the loss of 27 days’ wages over a year.(Source: Analysis of the situation of children,\nadolescents and Women in India 2016)       \n\nLeveraging Technology for long-term sustainability:       \n\nSarvajal’s proprietary technology plays a vital role in providing a comprehensive solution\nfor delivery of low cost drinking water at the last mile. The various components:       \n\n1. Water Purification Plants:       \nSarvajal’s purification model is agnostic of the method of filtration, utilizing purification technology\nas per the source water. Sarvajal water is purified through a site-designed five-step filtration\nprocess including media filtration, micron filtration, reverse osmosis (RO) filtration and UV\npurification.       \n\n2. Soochak Controller:         \nPiramal Sarvajal leverages telecom technology to make “Locally\nOperated-Centrally Managed” public service delivery more accountable. Our technology\ninnovation comes from being able to have operational oversight and provide proactive\nservice support across a widely distributed network of local solutions. Soochak, a patented\nremote monitoring device developed by Piramal Sarvajal enables real-time monitoring,\nprocess controlling and data tracking for multi-location operations. This PLC-based device\nis installed on each water purification plant and tracks the plant’s functional status to\nensure machine health of the units and the quality sensors assure product quality.\nSoochak’s unique ability to remotely monitor and control purification plant operations\nenables effective and efficient deployment of resources.       \n\n3. Sarvajal Water ATM Device:       \nCloud connected and solar powered water ATMs tracks every transaction that takes place,\nwhich enables sophisticated market forecasting and proactive multi-unit management.              \n\nIt also:       \n• Enhances scale of impact and optimizes net investment per installation       \n• Establishes water-price transparent markets       \n• Assures 24x7 access to safe drinking water       \n• Presents option to provide direct-targeted subsidies through government run programs.       \n• Ensures water quality accountability at the last mile      \n\n4. Sarvajal Enterprise Management System (SEMS)       \nSEMS is the information processing hub of the entire Sarvajal network of distributed\ninstallations. The SEMS receives all data sent over the cellular network by the Soochaks and\nWater ATMs. It also serves as the conduit for all operational activities within the business,\nsuch as inventory management, maintenance tracking, accounting, and asset tracking.       \n\n"},{"name":"PlumpyField Nutrition Solutions","_href":"/solutions/plumpyfield-nutrition-solutions","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","nutrition"],"id":"274","_txt":"PlumpyField network partners produce a range of Plump products, such as PlumpyNut, that are used for preventing malnutrition, treating moderate acute malnutrition, and treating severe acute malnutrition.\n\nThe PlumpyField® partners can produce the whole range of Plumpy® type products developed by NUTRISET for the treatment and prevention of the different forms of malnutrition. At start, most of the members start with the production of Plumpy’Nut® to respond to the most critical form of malnutrition (severe acute malnutrition). Then, as the production increases and meets the demand for Ready to Use Therapeutic Food, the members diversify with the production of others products and move towards prevention.\n\nThe products do not require any preparation and carry a two year shelf life, making them ideal for use in emergency settings or in remote parts of the developing world.\n\nPlumpyField nutrition solutions are directly produced by network partners in the following countries: the United States (Rhode Island), Ethiopia, Madagascar, Haiti, France, India, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Sudan, Niger, and the Dominican Republic.\n\n"},{"name":"Pumpmakers NSP Solar Pump","_href":"/solutions/pm-pumpmakers-nsp-solar-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation"],"id":"529","_txt":"The NSP Solar pump system is a solar-powered water system designed to retrieve water out of wells without the need for hand pumps or system maintenance.\n\nThe pump has no operating costs and can pump water out of a well at a depth of 100m/300ft. The pump itself requires no maintenance and is completely salt water resistant. The system can retrieve up to 20,000 liters per-day, providing water for up to 1000 people. In more rural areas, an optional hand pump can also be used. Since the system can retrieve water easily out of a well, it can also be used as an irrigation tool.\n\nThe NSP Solar pump can be assembled using open source technical guides, and it can be built anywhere by integrating solar panels with local materials. Complete do-it-yourself guides are offered on the solution provider's website.\n\n"},{"name":"Compost Box","_href":"/solutions/polisa-compost-box","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"productivity-tools","id":"iy8v1q5","_txt":"The Compost Box is a container made from safe food-grade expanded polystyrene (EPS) for composting organic waste.  The EPS structure allows for the retention of heat, making it possible to compost in environments that would otherwise be too cold for effective composting.\n\nThe Compost Box can also be used as a container for vermiculture (earthworm composting), and for making compost tea, which is a highly concentrated liquid organic fertilizer.  Use of the Compost Box makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the benefits of creating and using organic fertilizers.\n\n"},{"name":"Eco Hive","_href":"/solutions/polisa-eco-hive","template":"solution","category":["other","agriculture"],"tags":["productivity-tools","productivity-tools"],"id":"iy72uqw","_txt":"The Eco Hive is a low-cost apiary made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).  Many apiaries in developing regions are made from wood, which is a poor insulator and can easily become waterlogged, leading to the growth of harmful molds.  \n\nThe Eco Hive is waterproof, and insulates honey bee colonies from overheating in the summer and freezing in the winter.  This leads to lower colony loss, and greater honey production for beekeepers.  \n\n"},{"name":"Eco Incubator","_href":"/solutions/polisa-eco-incubator","template":"solution","category":["other","agriculture"],"tags":"productivity-tools","id":"iygcbbz","_txt":"The Eco Incubator is a high-efficiency unit for incubating eggs from oviparous animals, such as chickens and iguanas.  Made from expanded polystyrene (EPS), the Eco Incubator helps retain heat within the unit, leading to greater energy efficiency and a higher percentage of viable embryos.  \n\nThe simple controls of its electrical components make the Eco Incubator easy to use  for untrained users.  \n\n"},{"name":"Green Towers","_href":"/solutions/polisa-green-towers","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"productivity-tools","id":"iy6em0l","_txt":"Green Towers are vertical gardens made from safe food-grade EPS containers stacked upon a pole structure, which can be made from metal, wood, bamboo or other locally sourced materials.  The use of EPS containers retains moisture and nutrients while also maintaining consistent soil temperatures.  In optimal climate conditions, these properties can lead to water savings of 85%, and fertilizer savings of 50%.  \n\nUp to 30 containers may be stacked vertically, making Green Towers a viable option for users with limited land available. The low costs of EPS containers and the tower framing materials make Green Towers a cost-effective alternative to other prefabricated vertical gardening systems.\n\n"},{"name":"PSI Clean Delivery Kit","_href":"/solutions/population-services-international-psi-clean-delivery-kit","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"700","_txt":"In developing countries, many women have no access to maternity services due to distance to health facilities, cost for medical services and products and local customs, often resulting in unhygienic delivery conditions that increase rates of infant and maternal tetanus and other life-threatening infections.\n\nTo make delivery safer by preventing infection, PSI offers clean delivery kits in multiple countries and regions.\n\nA clean delivery kit provides the necessary tools and instructions to achieve the World Health Organization’s “Five Cleans” throughout the birthing process:\n\n1. Clean hands. Wash hands with clean water and soap, once before delivery and once before cord cutting.\n2. Clean delivery surface. A plastic sheet for mothers to lie upon during delivery maintains a clean birth canal and perineum, and protects the newborn from potential sources of infection.\n3. Clean cord cut. A new razor blade in its original packing is sterile and can prevent the transmission of tetanus-causing spores and other pathogenic organisms via the umbilicus to the infant.\n4. Clean cord ties. Additionally, the use of clean thread or narrow tape to tightly tie the umbilicus helps keep the stump healthy.\n5. Clean cord stump care. Applying antiseptic such as chlorhexidine to the cord stump to prevent infection is the best care.\n\nWhere permitted by local regulations, PSI clean delivery kits may also include:\n\n- The antiseptic chlorhexidine for newborn skin washing and umbilical cord cleaning. Chlorhexidine has been shown to reduce newborn deaths by as much as 23 percent when applied within the first 24 hours of birth.\n- Misoprostol pills. A uterotonic drug which contracts the uterus, these pills can help to prevent excessive bleeding. Excessive bleeding after delivery, called postpartum hemorrhage, is the single biggest direct cause of maternal deaths – more than 220 women die of it every day.\n\nMisoprostol taken immediately after delivery significantly decreases a woman’s risk of postpartum hemorrhage and does not require refrigeration or injection, making it possible for a woman to take it after a home delivery without a trained attendant.\n\n"},{"name":"PotaVida Solar Water Purifier","_href":"/solutions/potavida-solar-water-purifier","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"601","_txt":"PotaVida's Solar Water Purifier consists of a 10 liter hydration bag with an electronic dosage indicator that shows when the water is safe to drink and records usage data. PotaVida's technology uses the process of solar disinfection (SODIS) to reduce the cost of water treatment and eliminate the need for replacing filters and chemicals.\n\nTo use, fill the bag with water, place it in the sun, push a button and wait for the indicator's green LED light to show that the water is safe to drink. Each batch of water is ready in as little as two hours in sunny conditions, or up to two days during the rainy season. Potavida's product has a shelf life of five years and design lifetime of one year.\n\nThe Solar Water Purifier treats drinking water using solar disinfection (SODIS). SODIS is a process that uses the UV in sunlight to inactivate pathogens in water, including bacteria, viruses and protozoa. SODIS is a highly effective process that is recommended by the World Health Organization. The PotaVida Solar Water Purifier green light indicator addresses the question of whether or not water has been exposed to sunlight long enough for it to be disinfected.\n\n"},{"name":"Berkeley-Darfur Stove","_href":"/solutions/potential-energy-berkeley-darfur-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"321","_txt":"Since 2003, conflict in Darfur has killed at least 300,000 people, forced more than two million people from their homes, and destroyed traditional livelihoods. Many now reside in large displacement camps where they receive food aid but still must gather firewood to cook their meals. In response, women must either walk up to seven hours to find a single tree, risking assault every step of the way…or purchase wood from vendors, by selling the very food they need to feed their families.  In response to this crisis, Potential Energy has developed and distributed more than 27,000 fuel-efficient wood-burning cookstoves to women in Darfur – easing their financial burden, diminishing their families’ exposure to smoke, reducing the carbon impact on the planet, and reducing their exposure to violence while collecting wood. The stoves were designed in collaboration with displaced women in Darfur, which ensured that the stove met their needs and led to our high adoption rates of nearly 100%. \n\n"},{"name":"Kabode Stove","_href":"/solutions/potential-energy-kabode-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"ulil821","_txt":"The Kabode Stove (meaning \"Strong\" stove), is a charcoal and briquette burning, high-efficiency cookstove. It uses half the fuel and emits half the smoke as compared to traditional stoves. It also enables users to cook at double the speed. It is equipped with a door to regulate heat, and an insulating clay liner to retain heat. Furthermore, it is designed with an aluminum top to reduce wear and a highly durable metal grate, giving the stove a lifespan of up to five years.\n\n"},{"name":"Ceramic Water Filter","_href":"/solutions/potters-for-peace-ceramic-water-filter","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"48","_txt":"The colloidal silver-enhanced ceramic water purifier (CWP) is a simple, pressed bucket shape 11 in. wide by 10 in. deep, made with a mix of local terra-cotta clay and sawdust or other combustible materials, such as rice husks. The simplest press utilizes a hand-operated hydraulic truck jack and two-piece aluminum mold.\n\nAfter firing to about 860°c. the filter is coated with colloidal silver. The combination of fine pore size, resulting from milled, screened materials, and the bactericidal properties of colloidal silver produce an effective filter.\n\nA 1.5 to 2.5 liter per hour rate of filtration is determined by the combination of clay/combustible mix and firing temperature.\n\nFor use the fired, treated filter element is placed in a five gallon plastic or ceramic receptacle with a lid and faucet. Pricing for ready to use filter units is determined by local production costs and is usually between $15-25 with the basic plastic receptacle.\n\nReplacement filter elements will cost $4 to $6. A basic production facility with three or four workers can produce about fifty filters a day.\n\nPotters for Peace does not operate filter making facilities or sell filters but trains others to do so. Potters for Peace recieves no financial benefit in the form of a percentage of filter sales or in any other manner from the filter producers, the workshops are independent businesses owned by organizations or individuals.\n\n"},{"name":"Low-cost pump set","_href":"/solutions/practica-foundation-low-cost-pump-set","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"42","_txt":"This low cost pump-set is adapted for most small holder irrigation requirements with a two stroke engine, and low power/fuel consumption. The pump-set can be used on shallow wells or tube wells, on rivers and widely on a water surface. \n\nSmall scale irrigation, using small pump sets is becoming increasingly popular in West Africa. The biggest obstacle for farmers is the high cost of the pump-set (€ 300-600). The Practica Foundation has identified a pump-set in China costing not more than about €140 (resale price for farmers). \n\nApart from having a low investment cost, the fuel consumption is also about 40% less than that of the presently available pump sets. \n\nProduct specifications: 1.5hp; fuel consumption:0,5 litres/hour; suction head depth: 7 meters depth; maximum total head:30 meters; maximum discharge:25 cubic meters/hour, weight:15 kilos. Experience in Nicaragua has shown that a lifetime in excess of 2000 hours is possible.\n\n"},{"name":"Practica Irrigation","_href":"/solutions/practica-irrigation","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"irrigation","id":"653","_txt":"Shallow wells are a low-cost, and therefore viable option for private water access on smallholder farms. A range of manual drilling techniques is available for the construction of shallow wells. These wells can be adapted to a variety of settings, such as flooded areas or lands with unfavorable soil conditions.\n\nPRACTICA has ample experience in selecting suitable, low-cost pumps that are design for pulling water from shallow wells in a variety of farming contexts.  Common pumps for smallholder irrigation not only include human-powered rope pumps and treadle pumps, but also different engine pumps and low-cost micro pump sets. \n\nEfficient distribution systems can be a major improvement in water-scarce areas, since conventional furrow irrigation results in high water losses. Drip irrigation and Californian irrigation are two examples of alternatives that PRACTICA focuses on. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Eco-Fuel Briquettes","_href":"/solutions/practical-action-eco-fuel-briquettes","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"616","_txt":"Eco-fuel briquettes are blocks of compressed biomass material such as farming waste, charcoal dust or waste paper. They are used for fuel in households for cooking, water heating, and space heating. In Kenya, people use firewood and charcoal for cooking. The prices of firewood and charcoal have been increasing drastically, making it less affordable for most users. Briquettes are a proven technology that provides a low-cost fuel for households that is locally made and can be used as an alternative to wood or charcoal. Fuel briquettes can also be used in institutions for large scale cooking, and in industries for production use.\n\nThere are two types of eco-fuel briquettes:\n1. Non-carbonized fuel briquettes: these are produced from waste materials that are not carbonized such as saw dust, and waste paper.\n2. Carbonized fuel briquettes: these are made from waste materials that have undergone carbonization such as charcoal dust, or carbonizing non-carbonized briquettes.\n\n"},{"name":"Fireless Cooker","_href":"/solutions/practical-action-fireless-cooker","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"538","_txt":"Fireless cookers are simple insulating containers that allow pots of food to continue to cook for an extended period of time after being removed from a heat source.  This helps reduce the use of fuelwood, open fires and indoor air pollution.  \n\nFireless cookers can be easily assembled using various readily-available materials such as baskets or wood boxes for the container, and straw, hay, cloth or sand for insulation.  By reducing time spent on collecting firewood and attending an open fire, fireless cookers allow women more time to spend on income-generating and/or educational activities.\n\nA do-it-yourself assembly guide for local manufacture is provided by Practical Action, and available on the solution provider's website, below.\n\n"},{"name":"Urine Diversion Latrine","_href":"/solutions/practical-action-urine-diversion-latrine","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"hd5y6hp","_txt":"A Urine Diversion Latrine (UDL) is a single pit with a built-in system that separates feces, urine, and cleaning water. Urine diversion increases the life of the pit and the urine collected can be used as a plant nutrient. A UDL requires little maintenance, only the occasional de-sludging. Additionally, it is not as costly as an ecosan toilet, but comparatively more expensive than a standard pit latrine.\n\n"},{"name":"Zeer Pot Fridge","_href":"/solutions/practical-action-zeer-pot-fridge","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","cooling"],"id":"462","_txt":"The Zeer Pot was designed as an alternative to electric refrigeration. This makes it ideal for areas that do not have access to the electric grid.\n\nEvaporation cooling technology is the idea behind the Zeer Pot, which uses two earthenware pots and wet sand to evaporate moisture in order to maintain a lower temperature within the pot than in the surrounding environment. This allows for the preservation of produce in very hot climates.\n\nOne smaller pot is placed inside of a bigger pot with moistened sand resting between the two. Water is added to the sand twice a day, in order to continue the evaporation process.\n\nThe pots are then covered with a damp cloth, which allows for the water in the sand to evaporate towards the outer surface of the larger pot. This process reduces the temperature in the smaller pot by several degrees, depending on the outside temperature and humidity.  The Zeer Pot can help keep produce fresh for up to 20 days.\n\n"},{"name":"Prakti Double Burner Wood Stove","_href":"/solutions/prakti-design-lab-double-burner-wood-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"243","_txt":"The Prakti Double Burner Wood Stoves are portable, efficient cookstoves designed to be compatible with common rural cooking habits across the world. The rocket stove design reduces fuel wood consumption by 40-50%, emissions by up to 60%, and cooking time by 30% if using two burners.  The double burner model can be modified to be used efficiently as a single burner.  The stoves are portable for easy use both indoors and outdoors. \n\n"},{"name":"Prakti Institutional Stove","_href":"/solutions/prakti-institutional-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"792","_txt":"The Prakti Institutional Stove is designed as a hybrid stove, to utilize both wood fuel and greener fuels, such as briquettes made from recycled agricultural or urban waste. This stove reduces fuel consumption by up to 80% and cooking time by up to 70%. The Prakti Institutional stove is ideal for school feeding programs, humanitarian interventions, hospitals, prisons and other institutional feeding needs. The Orka is available in 40, 80 and 200 liter models.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Prakti Multiple Fuel Stove","_href":"/solutions/prakti-mfs","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"791","_txt":"The Prakti Multiple Fuel Stove (MFS) is made of durable stainless steel to preserve the look of a traditional stove. The Prakti MFS cooks 40% faster, creates 80% less smoke and cuts fuel usage in half, as compared to unimproved cooking methods. The clean, easy-to-use stove fits a variety of pot sizes and can burn wood, cow dung and straw.\n\n"},{"name":"Prime Fuelwood Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/prime-cookstoves-fuelwood-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"774","_txt":"Prime Cookstoves provide high-efficiency, ultra clean biomass cookstoves. These stoves are top-lit updraft (TLUD) biomass stoves that use a preheating, counter-flow and co-firing burning mechanism. Suitable biomass fuels include fuelwood, wood chips, briquettes, coconut husk and corncobs.\n\nDepending on fuel loading, the Prime Fuelwood cookstove can burn for 0.5-2 hours. The cookstove's size makes it suitable for household use with 4-6 members.\n\n"},{"name":"proH2O","_href":"/solutions/proh2o-ewyconsulting","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"546","_txt":"ProH2O is an individual water filter made to eliminate arsenic and heavy metals from drinking water. ProH2O uses a scaled-down technique that is usually used for large water treatment plants. The system uses two 10 inch filters and consists of two main components. The first component acts as an adsorbent for arsenic removal, and the second acts as a carbon block for water filtration.\n\nInstallation, maintenance and support for the filter can all be performed by local personnel. If necessary, the filter can be extended with additional components like inline membrane filters for bacterial and virus protection. The market price of the filter is approximately 35 USD and each filter cartridges costs about 10 USD. The cartridge should be replaced once a year.\n\n"},{"name":"Project OpenAir","_href":"/solutions/project-openair","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"ventilator","id":"26i9zmvw","_txt":"This is a Pressure Regulation device.    \n\nA simple mechanical ventilator intended as a last resort to ventilate COVID-19 patients. The prototype implements the pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation mode (PC-CMV) with settable breathing rates, inspiration/expiration time ratios and FiO2 modulation.    \n\nSummary Specs:     \n* This is a Pressure Control Ventilation, (PCV) device.     \n* What is the plateau pressure range? 0 to 45 cmH2O    \n* PIP? 20 to 40 cmH2O    \n* Does it have PEEP? Yes, 0 to 20 cmH2O.    \n* Does it have an alarm? Yes, low and high PIP and PEEP alarms.      \n* Does it have a backup battery? No battery required, oxygen fed from hospital supply at set pressure.        \n* Breathing rate? 12 to 25 breaths per minute (bpm).    \n* I/E ratio?  1:2 to 1:3       \n* What does the interface display? No interface, pressure set using water columns.    \n* How long can it run without interruption? Electrovalves - at least 40 days of    \nnormal operation without any malfunction or unusual (ordinarily modest) warming; pressure regulator was subject to 5 full days of continuous operation,     corresponding to at least 20 days of normal operation.    \n\n\n"},{"name":"Proximity Designs Baby Elephant Pump","_href":"/solutions/proximity-designs-baby-elephant-pump","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation"],"id":"606","_txt":"The Baby Elephant is a water pump made entirely from plastic. The pump was developed in response to customers who previously placed their water pumps on high platforms, from which they pumped water.\n\nThe Baby Elephant pump has a unique rope and pulley system that enables the user to remain on the ground while pumping water up to a water tank. This makes for safer, more user-friendly treading.\n\nFeatures:\n- Price: 15,500 Kyats ($16USD)\n- Suction Depth: 25 feet\n- Flow rate at 15 feet suction depth: 850 Gal/hour\n\n"},{"name":"Proximity Designs Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation Systems","_href":"/solutions/proximity-designs-gravity-fed-drip-irrigation-systems","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","irrigation"],"id":"607","_txt":"Proximity Designs' drip irrigation system is powered by gravity.  Used in large-scale commercial farms the world over, small plastic micro-tubes connect to a water source and deliver water directly to plant roots, eliminating costly runoff and labor, reducing risk of disease, and dramatically increasing yields.\n\nThe drip irrigation systems are sold as complete sets that can be installed straight from the packaging.  A single set can irrigate up to 1/4 of an acre, reducing water usage by 50% and increasing yields by 33%.  The system can maintain a high flow rate from any water source elevated by three feet.\n\n"},{"name":"Proximity Designs Pressure Pumps","_href":"/solutions/proximity-designs-pressure-pumps","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation"],"id":"605","_txt":"Proximity Designs' Pressure Pump systems include foot-powered pumps that draw water directly from wells onto fields for irrigation. All of the Pressure Pump models are locally manufactured.\n\n- Suction Depth: 25 Feet\n- Price: $31 USD\n\n"},{"name":"Sturdy Boy Water Tank","_href":"/solutions/proximity-designs-sturdy-boy-water-tank","template":"solution","category":["water","partners","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","100-under-100","collection-storage-and-transport"],"id":"565","_txt":"The Sturdy Boy water tank (aka Pyit Taing Taung) is a 250 gallon capacity tank designed for portability, durability and affordability. Made of PVC impregnated canvas with a plastic rim, the Sturdy Boy is stored flat and grows into a freestanding tank as it is filled with water. When connected to a pump and a hose or a drip set, it can help make irrigation a one-person job. The tank is intended for both farm and household use.\n\nAt half the price of 55 gallon cement or plastic alternatives, the Sturdy Boy makes irrigation and household water accessibility more attainable for low-income households.\n\n"},{"name":"Elephant Toilet","_href":"/solutions/pump-aid-elephant-toilet","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"194","_txt":"This is another low cost, technology appropriate, design that communities are benefiting from and will continue to do so for many years to come. The Elephant Toilet has won the prestigious St. Andrews Prize for Environment 2008 for best design.\n\nA pit 3 metres deep is dug out and lined with stones. A concrete slab is laid over the pit. This is the most expensive part of the construction.\n\nThe slab has two 'elephant ears' to stand on, a hole opening over the pit for solid matter to drop into, and an elephant's trunk that channels away urine into a compost pit. By keeping urine out of the pit, the faeces will decompose more easily as urine kills its useful bacteria.\n\nWalls are built around the pit with an internal chimney running up the side. The construction uses sundried bricks rather than wood burnt to prevent deforestation.\n\nA thatched roof covers the toilet to complete a fully private enclosure.\n\nThe light entering through the bottle attracts flies, which are then eliminated by the heat inside.\n\nFor soap, a seso bush that has antiseptic qualities, is planted outside the toilet. It is watered by the stream of waste water from hand washing.\n\nWhen the pit is full (and it will take several years) the concrete slab is moved to a new pit and a fruit tree is planted in the old one. The fruit it produces will supplement the diet of the local community or can be taken to market to bring much-needed income for the community.\n\n"},{"name":"Elephant Pump","_href":"/solutions/pump-aid-elephant","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"193","_txt":"Pump Aid adapted the Chinese rope design using locally available materials ensuring its strength and sustainability.\n\nThe pump can lift water from as deep as 30m. The location of a well is determined by geological formations and vegetation growth with input made by the water diviners in the Pump Aid team.\n\nWells are dug by hand but Pump Aid teams may need to help to remove rocks and heavily impacted earth. Pump Aid never uses mechanical diggers because it would deprive someone a job and increase cost. In addition as we work in rural and remote locations it would be impossible to bring in machinery.\nAs the Pump handle is turned, water is drawn up by plastic washers attached to a rope. The Pumps are so easy to use that children as young as five years old can manage to pump out a bucket full of water.\n\nThe Elephant Pump is encased in concrete to prevent any contamination, ensuring that a clean sustainable supply of water is provided for the local community for many years to come.\n\nIf an Elephant Pump is installed at a school, then it will provide clean water for around 500 children and their teachers as well as up to a dozen families living near-by. Not only does this have the obvious health benefits but also encourages children to come to school!\n\n"},{"name":"Quintas Biomass Dehydrator","_href":"/solutions/quintas-renewable-energy-solutions-biomass-dehydrator","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["productivity-tools","empowering-people"],"id":"sa8ngoj","_txt":"\nThe Quintas biomass dehydrator is designed to dry agricultural produce. This simple device does not use complicated temperature and flow controls, and can be assembled on site with the capacity to burn approximatelty 7.06kg of biomass per-hour. The dried goods can then be packaged for sale.\n\nThe technology is straightforward: Flue gases from the gasifier are made to pass through a heat exchanger, from which heat energy is transferred to the incoming fresh air from the blower. The spatial separation of the flue gases and fresh air in the heat exchanger allow for an indirect heating process, producing pollution-free hot air. It is this clean, hot air that is delivered into the drying chamber and used to dry grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables chips, and other agricultural goods to the desired moisture content before packaging. An additional feature of Quintas is the complete separation of dry material from the drying gases.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Raspberry Pi","_href":"/solutions/raspberry-pi-foundation","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","connectivity, devices"],"id":"358","_txt":"The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized single-board computer that connects to any screen and keyboard to become a fully functional PC.  With prices ranging from USD $25 to $35 per unit,  the Raspberry Pi is a cost effective solution to both put PCs in the hands of children around the world, and to teach them skills in coding and computer science.  The Raspberry Pi Model A runs primarily on Linux OS, and has a 256MB hard drive.\n\n"},{"name":"RPS2000 Fuel Management System","_href":"/solutions/raw-power-systems-rps2000-fuel-management-system","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"530","_txt":"The Raw Power Systems RPS2000 Series Fuel Management System enables stationary diesel generators to run reliably and efficiently on 100% plant derived oil (without the need for conversion to biodiesel).  Locally harvested plant oils often cost less than half the cost of conventional diesel fuel, making plant oil adapters a cost effective and environmentally sustainable solution to off-grid energy needs.  \n\nWaste heat from the engine is used to reduce the viscosity of the bio-oil to a level that allows the injection spray to replicate that of diesel. Integrated heaters and valve arrangements manage the switching between the primary fuel and bio-oil, when pre-determined parameters are met (which can be adjusted to suit particular engine requirements). \n\nA separate fuel pump is provided to pump the bio-oil from the independent bulk storage through the system. The pump is driven by means of a separate electric motor. The pump may also be driven by an engine mounted PTO where a suitable PTO is available.\n\nThe pumps are sized to match the fuel consumption and to enable an additional volume to be pumped through the system, to allow multiple passes in order to gain as much heat transfer and oil filtration as possible.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Reliefnet Reverte the number one choice","_href":"/solutions/real-relief-reliefnet-reverte-the-number-one-choice","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"2guczb89","_txt":"Reliefnet Reverte contains a feature that makes this innovative product the number one choice for environmental safety. Reliefnet Reverte has a build-in oxo-biodegradable technology, which ensures that the product will not turn into plastic waste at the end of its useful life. If Reliefnet Reverte is wrongfully disposed of in the open environment or misused as for example fishing net, the sun will degrade the product to the extent that it becomes bioavailable allowing naturally occurring microorganism to fully digest it. Reliefnet Reverte will disappear by itself if left in the environment. The oxo-biodegradable technology of Reliefnet Reverte is designed in such a way that it does not influence the lifetime of the net while in use.     \n\n"},{"name":"Safepad™ -  a unique reusable sanitary pad with an antimicrobial bonding technology.","_href":"/solutions/real-relief-safepad-a-unique-reusable-sanitary-pad-with-an-antimicrobial-bonding-technology","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"2gu4x71e","_txt":"Safepad™ is a reusable sanitary pad designed to provide a safe and infection free experience while in use.      \n\n75% of all women experience vaginal yeast or bacterial infections during their lifetime. These infections cause health issues and in worst cases will impact fertility.     \n\nSafepad™ hygienic sanitary pads are designed with a permanently bonded antimicrobial technology that helps reducing vaginal infections caused by Candida Albicans along with infections from other pathogens. The permanently bonded antimicrobial fabric along with a highly absorbent material provides a comfortable and hygienic experience for the women.     \n\nSafepadTM is a reusable, washable hygiene pad designed with a permanently bonded antimicrobial technology that efficiently reduces the concentration of fungi and bacteria. Thereby reducing the risk of vaginal infections caused by a.o. Candida albicans – also called Candiasis. 75% of all women experience vaginal yeast or bacterial infections during their lifetime. These infections cause health issues and in worst cases will impact fertility.     \n\nSafepadTM is made of a soft fabric, which provides protection and comfort. The permanent bonded antimicrobial fabric in combination with the highly absorbent material provides a comfortable and hygienic experience for women. The anti-microbial technology is based on a treatment that leaves a positively charged layer on the fabric. This layer will attract and kill the negatively charged microbes such as bacteria and fungi.     \n\n\n"},{"name":"Supertowel","_href":"/solutions/real-relief-supertoweltm-is-a-reusable-and-highly-durable-towel-that-includes-permanently-bonded-anti-microbia","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"2gucttwx","_txt":"Supertowel™ is a reusable and highly durable towel that includes a permanently bonded anti-microbial layer. It is designed to provide clean hands without using soap and using only a small amount of water. When wetted and rubbed against the hands, the pathogens will be transferred to the towel and killed.     \n\nThe antimicrobial technology forms a positively charged layer on the fabric. This layer will attract and kill the negatively charged microbes, like bacteria and fungi. The treatment does not contain any harmful chemicals.      \n\n"},{"name":"Jamebi Solar Water Pasteurizer","_href":"/solutions/relevant-projects-jamebi-solar-water-pasteurizer","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"1cyfoogl","_txt":"The Jamebi Solar Water Pasteurizer works to remove pathogens from drinking water through solar radiation. The World Health Organisation state that the JAMEBI Solar Water Pasteurizer provides “comprehensive ProtectionTwo Star”. Meaning that it removes over 99.99% of pathogens from drinking water. This device seeks to supply clean, affordable water for suitable sunny tropical countries on a long term basis, with a lifetime water cost below USD $3 per 1000 liters; and to supply a robust, easily stored and deployed emergency/disaster relief technology for rapid but temporary deployment.\n\nJamebi purifies water through pasteurization, killing up to 99% of a wide range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. How it works on a sunny day:\n\n1.\tDirty water enters Jamebi at 25C. It heats to 75C in the heat exchanger. Here, it captures what would otherwise be wasted heat, from the water leaving the panel during stage 3.\n2.\tPasteurizing. This pre-heated water enters the solar thermal panel. It heats to 80C. A safety valve prevents the water from exiting the panel if it cools below 75C. Lasting at least 4 minutes at 80C, the heat pasteurizes the water.\n3.\tCooling. This hot pasteurized water re-enters the heat exchanger. It cools down. The clean, cool water flows out, either for storage or for drinking.\n\nJamebi's technology contains no fragile glass, just one moving part, and it is easy to install.\n\n"},{"name":"EasyTomato","_href":"/solutions/relief-labs-international-easytomato","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","id":"668","_txt":"EasyTomato is a simple way to control who uses your internet, how they use it, and when they use it.  EasyTomato can help small IT networks in the developing world optimize the use of limited bandwidth. \n\nThe easy-to-use interface was designed with non-technical users in mind and runs with a web browser. A user can see all of the computers on the network and how much bandwidth each is using, and the user can quickly apply blocking rules to each computer.\n\nUsers can create scheduled blocking rules that apply to a specific device or a group of devices, with just a few quick mouse clicks. For example, the user could block streaming media sites from the computer lab during working hours, or disable all internet for unrecognized computers on the network.\n\nOther features of EasyTomato include:\n- Access Control\n- Group Rules\n- Scheduled Rules\n- Bandwidth Monitoring\n- Clear Documentation\n\nEasyTomato can be installed in under five minutes, can operate on an $80 USD home router, and is free. With extensive documentation and instructional videos, EasyTomato is an ideal choice for groups with small IT departments that need access control and bandwidth management.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Ceramic Water Filtration System","_href":"/solutions/resource-development-international-ceramic-water-filtration-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"32","_txt":"The Resource Development International  - Cambodia (RDIC) ceramic water filter is a low-cost solution for filtering water for communities who otherwise do not have access to safe drinking water. Using local materials and manufacturing methods RDI makes and distributes water filters throughout Cambodia. RDI also makes available in-depth technical information about how to construct and install a ceramic filtration system for approximately $10 US dollars using locally available materials.  This system is especially valuable in areas where electricity is not available or where minimal understanding of germs and water born illness is prevalent.\n\nProduct overview- Smooth, even-surfaced filter element- 0.2-micron pore size- 10L capacity- 1.5-2.2L/hour flow rate- Silver-nitrate painted (300mL total)- Food grade, pigment-less plastic container- Silver-impregnated ceramic tap \n\nHow does it work?\n1. A specially constructed clay/ceramic pot is placed inside the top of a large water storage container. \n\n2. Contaminated water is poured into the ceramic pot.  \n\n3. As the water seeps through the porous pot, nearly all of the impurities are removed. \n\n4. Pure drinkable water is collected in the large water container and immediately ready for consumption.\n\nThis product is very inexpensive and easy to use.  It removes all germs and bacteria from water, and works with both rainwater and surface water. The filter will purify 2 liters per hour.\nNB. This filter cannot remove arsenic, or other chemical contaminants from water.  As a result, this is not a good device for arsenic contaminated well water.  (Its best used in Cambodia for rain and surface water.) Not time efficient for purifying large quantities of water.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Plastic Thatch","_href":"/solutions/reuse-everything-plastic-thatch","template":"solution","category":["housing","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","housing-and-shelter"],"id":"627","_txt":"Plastic Thatch roofing can be used in place of natural thatch and other metal alternatives.  Plastic thatch lasts longer than natural thatch and provides the added environmental benefit of being made by recycling PET bottles.\n\nNatural thatch is often replaced with solid roofing products (such as metal or fiberglass roofing) that create very hot, dark, and uncomfortable interior spaces.  Plastic thatch can match the durability of metal, and its translucency allows for brighter, more useful and productive interior spaces.  Furthermore, plastic thatch provides superior ventilation similar to natural thatch, and a quiet, secure roofing solution in tropical rain.\n\nPlastic thatch roofs can be made anywhere PET bottled beverages are found.\n\n"},{"name":"ApolloBMV","_href":"/solutions/rice-university-apollobmv","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24kzndmi","_txt":"**Information updated: April 13th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device.\n\nThe ApolloBVM is an automated bag valve mask (BVM) device utilizing off-the-shelf components to provide safe and continuous hospital-grade mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 patients on an open-source basis.\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Pressure Control Ventilation, (PCV), device.\n* Does not have PEEP\n* Interface displays: \n     - Tidal Volume (TV): 300 - 650 mL (50 mL increments)\n     - Respiratory Rate (RR): 5 - 30 BPM (1 BPM increments)\n     - I:E Ratio: 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5\n* The device is powered by 120V AC with a < 15W power draw. \n* Accommodates wall or tank-based oxygen through the low-pressure oxygen intake port that is a standard to the BVM.\n* Can run for 24 hours without human intervention\n\n\n"},{"name":"M-PESA","_href":"/solutions/safaricom-m-pesa","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"382","_txt":"Lipa na M-PESA is a service that allows Merchants to accept payments for goods and services from their customers using M-PESA Buy Goods service. The buy goods functionality is available on the M-PESA Menu under \"payment services.\"\n\nBy using the M-PESA payment services, business owners can accept payment of goods and services from their customers. They will also handle less cash and will therefore be less susceptible to risks associated with cash handling such as theft and fake currency. In addition, Lipa Na M-PESA will also help traders enhance business efficiency.\n\n"},{"name":"Grifaid Family Aquafilter","_href":"/solutions/safe-water-trust-grifaid-family-aquafilter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"564","_txt":"The Grifaid Family Aquafilter® is a household water filter inspired by public water facilities technology, using hollow fibres/ultra-filtration membranes. It removes all biological pathogens down to 0.01 microns. The Grifaid Family Aquafilter® is designed to last a minimum of 5 years, requiring no spare parts, cartridges, or electricity. The Grifaid Family Aquafilter® produces safe drinking water on demand, at a rate of 90 liters per hour. \n\n"},{"name":"Community Water Solutions","_href":"/solutions/saha-global-community-water-solutions","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"342","_txt":"Saha Global (formerly Community Water Solutions) empowers women to launch sustainable water businesses. Instead of drilling wells, Saha Global brings students and young professionals from around the world to West Africa, where they build water treatment centers and train local women to run them. These businesses provide safe drinking water to the entire community, generate income for the women entrepreneurs who run them, and use local products. To date, Saha Global has launched 55 water businesses in Ghana that provide clean water to more than 30,000 people. 100% of their businesses are still in operation today.\n\n"},{"name":"Bharatlaxmi Stove","_href":"/solutions/samuchit-enviro-tech-bharatlaxmi-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"109","_txt":"The stove consists of 8 specially sized AAC cement blocks, a cast iron fire grate, and a mild steel pot holder. The blocks are tied together with pieces of wire. Bricks are arranged on the ground in the shape of a U.  The AAC cement inset is placed on top of the arrangements, such that the firebox opening is at right angles with the opening in the tunnel produced by the U shaped arrangement of bricks. A platform of bricks and mud or bricks and cement can be built around the stove.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Sana","_href":"/solutions/sana","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"263","_txt":"Sana is a standard-focused open-source system that supports audio, images, location-based data, text, and in the future, video. Sana’s front-end for data and media capture is accessible through a fully programmable workflow interface. The back-end provides an intuitive user interface for management of medical media. Sana was built to be integrated with OpenMRS and other commonly used medical record systems for portability. The system infrastructure and design allows for modularity and interoperation.\n\nSome of the other key features provided include:\n- Built-in training and workflow solution at the mobile device level can be used to train local nurses and health workers.\n- Open source foundation to encourage re-use of the solutions being developed.\n- Expert-labeled database that contains quality auditing and cost controls, rapid search and review, and a training set for (future) automated A.I. classification of images, audio and video.\n- Software is downloaded to the phone so decision support is available even when connection is poor or non-existent.\n- Data transfer is algorithmically controlled to ensure reliable uploads even in poor coverage areas.\n\n"},{"name":"TRAWAS Complete Kit (No. 180.108)","_href":"/solutions/sandberg-and-schneidewind-trawas-complete-kit-no-180-108","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"769","_txt":"The TRAWAS Portable Water Testing Kit is a complete microbiological laboratory for testing drinking, recreational and waste water. The TRAWAS Complete Kit (No. 180.108) is a complete TRAWAS kit which includes a digital pH/Conductivity meter, a digital turbidity meter and a precise digital photometer with graphic display for more than 70 methods.\n\nThe kit can test for the following parameters: \n-Coliforms \n-E. coli \n-pH \n-Chlorine \n-pH (digital) \n-Conductivity (digital) \n-Turbidity (digital)\n-Photometer\n\nThe kit includes step-by-step instructions with illustrations for ease of use. No special technical expertise is necessary to use the kit. A freezer is not required for storing nutrient pads, and the system includes an incubator with two chambers for different temperatures and a digital display available in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). \n\n"},{"name":"TRAWAS Improved Kit (No 180.104)","_href":"/solutions/sandberg-and-schneidewind-trawas-improved-kit-no-180-104","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"767","_txt":"The TRAWAS Portable Water Testing Kit is a complete microbiological laboratory for testing drinking, recreational and waste water. The TRAWAS Improved Kit (No 180.104) is an improved version of the TRAWAS Basic Kit (No. 180.102) and includes a digital pH/conductivity meter.\n\nThe kit can test for the following parameters: \n-Coliforms \n-E. coli \n-pH \n-Chlorine\n-ph (digital)\n-Conductivity (digital)\n\nThe kit includes step-by-step instructions with illustrations for easy use. No special technical expertise is necessary to use the kit. A freezer is not required for storing nutrient pads, and the system includes an incubator with two chambers for different temperatures and a digital display available in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). \n\n"},{"name":"TRAWAS Improved Kit (No 180.106)","_href":"/solutions/sandberg-and-schneidewind-trawas-improved-kit-no-180-106","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"768","_txt":"The TRAWAS Portable Water Testing Kit is a complete microbiological laboratory for testing drinking, recreational and waste water. The TRAWAS Improved Kit (No 180.106) is an improved version of the TRAWAS Basic Kit (No. 180.102) and includes a digital pH/conductivity meter and a digital turbidity meter. \n\n\nThe kit can test for the following parameters: \n-Coliforms \n-E. coli \n-pH \n-Chlorine \n-pH (digital) \n-Conductivity (digital) \n-Turbidity (digital)\n\nThe kit includes step-by-step instructions with illustrations for ease of use. No special technical expertise is necessary to use the kit. A freezer is not required for storing nutrient pads, and the system includes an incubator with two chambers for different temperatures and a digital display available in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). \n\n\n"},{"name":"TRAWAS Portable Water Testing Kit (No. 180.102)","_href":"/solutions/sandberg-and-schneidewind-trawas-portable-water-testing-kit-no-180-102","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"756","_txt":"The TRAWAS Portable Water Testing Kit is a complete microbiological laboratory for testing drinking, recreational and waste water. The kit can test for the following parameters:\n-Coliforms\n-E. coli\n-pH\n-Chlorine\n\nThe kit includes step-by-step instructions with illustrations for ease use. No special technical expertise is necessary to use the kit. A freezer is not required for storing  nutrient pads, and the system includes an incubator with two chambers for different temperatures and a digital display available in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish).\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Ecosan Toilet","_href":"/solutions/sanitation-first-ecosan-toilet","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"419","_txt":"Sanitation First, formerly Wherever the Need, is one of the biggest providers of Ecosan toilets in the developing world. With poor sanitation killing more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and measles combined, Ecosan toilets turn what is usually regarded as waste into a safe affordable compost and fertiliser, returning valuable nutrients to the soil and helping to increase crop yields. Ecosan toilets capture and contain waste, protecting water sources and the local environment from pollution, reducing contamination and preventing the spread of disease.\n\n"},{"name":"SP128 - Sawyer PointONE MINI Water Filtration System","_href":"/solutions/sawyer-products-sp128-pointone-mini-water-filtration-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"474","_txt":"The Sawyer MINI Water Filter is a handheld water filtration device that is rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weighs only two ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons of water.  \n\nThe MINI can be attached to a collapsible drinking pouch (included in product packaging), a hydration pack, a standard soda bottle, or it may also simply be used with a drinking straw to drink directly from the water source. Like with all Sawyer filters, proper backwashing can restore up to 98.5% of the filter’s flow rate. There are therefore no expensive filters that need replacing. \n\nFeatures include:\n\n-Ideal for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic and international travel and emergency preparedness.\n-The MINI removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera and E.coli; removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium.\n-High-performance filter fits in the palm of your hand, weighs 2 ounces and filters up to 100,000 gallons (30 times more than comparable filters).\n-Attaches to included drinking pouch, standard disposable bottles (28 mm thread), hydration packs, or use the straw to drink directly from your water source.\n\n"},{"name":"SP131 - Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System","_href":"/solutions/sawyer-products-sp131-squeeze-water-filtration-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"473","_txt":"The 3.5 ounce Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System is a durable, easy-to-use water filtration solution.\n\nThe system's hollow fiber membrane filters are small, portable, easy-to-use, reliable, inexpensive, and can last a decade without needing to be replaced.  They are rated to 0.1 micron absolute making it impossible for harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts like E. coli, Giardia, Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella typhi (which cause Cholera and Typhoid) to pass through.  \n\nNo pumping or additional of chemicals is necessary. This Sawyer Water Filtration system comes with a one million gallon guarantee.\n\n"},{"name":"SP191 - Sawyer Point ZeroTWO Bucket Purifier Assembly Kit","_href":"/solutions/sawyer-products-sp191-point-zerotwo-bucket-purifier-assembly-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"475","_txt":"This small, lightweight filter kit can provide up to 170 gallons of clean water per day. Rated at .02 micron absolute, the Sawyer Point ZeroTWO Bucket Purifier Assembly Kit physically removes viruses, harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts like E. coli, Giardia, Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella typhi (which cause Cholera and Typhoid) from water. \n\nThe kit includes: \n\n-Drill bit\n-Sawyer 0.02 micron absolute water purifier\n-Hose adapter\n-Syringe to backwash\n-Faucet adapter\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Conduction Dryer","_href":"/solutions/science-for-society-s4s-solar-conduction-dryer","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","productivity-tools"],"id":"644","_txt":"Dehydration of fruits and vegetables is a promising food processing technology that can increase the shelf life of products by nearly a year. It is a value addition process that can save approximately 33% of seasonal agro-product losses. Solar dryers can be used to carry food dehydration without relying on electricity.\n\nMany solar dryers have found limited applications due to high capital requirements. Most of these dryers are based on convection as the main mode of heat transfer, and are therefore complex and inefficient.\n\nA heat transfer technology based on conduction gives the dryers better efficiency, thereby reducing the processing time by 40%.\n\n"},{"name":"Estufa Finca - Farm stove","_href":"/solutions/seachar-estufa-finca-farm-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"203","_txt":"Estufa Finca is a biochar producing cookstove originally designed for coffee growers in Costa Rica. The stoves are designed to reduce the amount of smoke inhaled by the user and to reduce overall carbon emissions.\n\nSeaChar's Estufa Finca cook-stove reinvents fire. It can use a wide range of dry waste organic materials to produce clean heat energy and a beneficial charcoal by-product, which has value as a soil amendment. The Estufa Finca stove is fuel efficient, clean burning and easy to use. It is built from common materials easily found around the world. The stove requires no welding to assemble and the tooling is simple, making it easy to manufacture locally.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Seawater Greenhouse","_href":"/solutions/seawater-greenhouse","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","methods-and-learning"],"id":"535","_txt":"The Seawater Greenhouse creates new sources of fresh water derived from seawater, and a climate that is suited for growing plants, both within and beyond the greenhouse structure. It enables the cultivation of crops in hot and arid regions of the world.\n\nThe greenhouse process uses sunlight and seawater to enable the supply of food, energy and fresh water. Air ventilation, driven by prevailing winds is cooled, cleaned, sterilized and humidified by seawater evaporators. This creates a climate that enables crops to grow in areas which normally do not provide the right conditions due to high temperatures, a lack of fresh water or both.\n\nSince only pure water evaporates, the seawater is reduced to concentrated brine, which is further evaporated outside the greenhouse to yield salt and other minerals. Evaporating seawater and cooling the air in the process is simpler and less expensive than other desalination methods. Output from the Seawater Greenhouse is equal to or greater than more energy-intensive methods, as the volume of water lost through plant transpiration is reduced by tenfold. Plants that are not stressed by excessive transpiration grow faster and produce higher yields.\n\n"},{"name":"io solar power system","_href":"/solutions/shamba-technologies-io-solar-power-system","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":["energy-generation","lighting"],"id":"sa8csj0","_txt":"The io™ system provides a new way to make solar power more affordable for rural, off-grid households in Sub-Saharan Africa. Users start by making a small investment in a basic io™ solar power module, and then scale up the size of their system by adding power and functionality at their own pace.\n\nEach io™ module is a fully functioning mini solar-power system in its own right. However, once several are daisy-chained together, they synergise to create a full-size system able to power much larger appliances, such as bright security lights, radios, loudspeaker systems, and eventually fridges and TVs.\n\nThe main product is the io™ Battery 100 set, comprising of a 3.5W solar panel, a solar charge controller, a 10W.h LiFePO4 battery and two LED ceiling lights with wall switches. The ceiling lights each provide 80 lumens of light, and will last five hours each on a full day’s solar charge (or 10 hours if only one is used). The solar charge controller implements all the most advanced technical features to maximize efficiency and product life expectancy. The output voltage is 12V DC, and is designed to accommodate any off-the-shelf appliance that could be plugged into a typical 12V DC electrical system.\n\n\n"},{"name":"ShelterBox","_href":"/solutions/shelterbox","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"175","_txt":"ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and essential survival equipment in a single unit. ShelterBox produces watertight plastic boxes which contain durable supplies meant to temporarily shelter and sustain a single family. A purpose-designed tent provides shelter. The box also contains blankets, a cookstove and utensils, children's toys and other supplies chosen for the disaster at hand. The entire unit weighs approximately 100 pounds and is easy to carry and transport. \n\n"},{"name":"Hunter Chimney Stove","_href":"/solutions/silverfire-hunter-chimney-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"786","_txt":"The SilverFire Hunter Stove is a lightweight, portable natural draft chimney stove designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The Hunter is a top lit updraft gasifier (TLUD), powered by twigs, yard scrub, or any flammable biomass. TLUD stoves utilize a batch fed combustion chamber. To fine tune the flame, the venitlation door at the bottom of the stove may be adjusted.\n\nTightLy packed fuel produces a very rapid boil. Denser fuel may be added to the combustion chamber to slow the cooking process down (e.g. slow cooking with cast iron). Combustion in the Hunter produces very little smoke or soot, if using dry fuel. The Chimney is divided into four small sections to accommodate handling this lightweight, easy-to-mange stove.\n\nSilverFire also supply a wide range of efficient cookware to couple with this stove design. \n\n"},{"name":"GesiShamba Rural Biogas Digester","_href":"/solutions/simgas-gesishamba-rural-biogas-digester","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves, energy-generation","id":"403","_txt":"SimGas BV from the Netherlands has developed a system which circumvents the main problems arising for conventional biogas solutions. The GesiShamba (“Farm-Gas”) presents an affordable high-quality fixed dome biogas system designed for livestock holders in (sub-)tropical areas. It is mass-produced in recycled HDPE (high density polyethylen) which reduces material costs, while accelerating the transport and installation process. The biogas system uses manure and organic waste to produce gas for cooking and the effluent is used as a valuable fertilizer to nourish crops. The GesiShamba was constructed as an all-rounder, which means that it can also be used for co-digestion of (non-lignin) biodegradable materials, further improving the gas yield. The systems are economical, transportable, modular expandable and easy to install – qualities which current biogas systems do not possess.\n\n"},{"name":"Simpa Networks Progressive Purchase System","_href":"/solutions/simpa-networks-progressive-purchase-system","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-storage-and-control","id":"302","_txt":"With Simpa Payment system users pre-pay based on actual usage and each payment adds up towards the total purchase price of the solar home system. Consumers can send payments using a mobile phone. Once fully paid, the solar home system unlocks and delivers free electricity for the expected 10-year life of the product.\n\n"},{"name":"Sistema Biobolsa","_href":"/solutions/sistema-biobolsa","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","energy","water"],"tags":"productivity-tools, energy-generation, sanitation","id":"579","_txt":"Sistema Biobolsa is an affordable, pre-fabricated anaerobic biodigester designed for small and medium-sized farms. Sistema Biobolsa converts organic waste, particularly bovine and porcine waste, into renewable energy (methane-rich biogas) with an organic compost byproduct.\n\nSistema Biobolsa saves farmers money by replacing expensive fuels and damaging chemical fertilizers. Sistema Biobolsa also promotes:\n\n-Better health by replacing wood fuel for indoor cooking with clean biogas.\n-Improved productivity from increased energy resources, and a self-sustaining source of fertilizer for improved crop yields.\n-Environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gases, preventing watershed contamination and reducing deforestation.\n\n"},{"name":"Briquetting Lever Press","_href":"/solutions/sk-engineers-briquetting-lever-press","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"1871ytu7","_txt":"The Briquetting Lever Press is a device for making fuel briquettes out of organic waste material, such as agricultural waste. It is designed for use by rural households.\n\nThe Briquetting Lever Press is a foldable and therefore transportable device, which requires no formal training to operate. As the name suggests, The Briquetting Lever Press contains a lever (rod) connected to a circular disc which enters into a porous cylindrical entity (basket). Once the entire lever press is assembled correctly, a mixture of agricultural waste and water is made, and this mixture is then poured into the porous basket. Using the Lever, the mixture is then pressed until all the water content from is drained through the pores in the basket. The resulting product is a cylindrical briquette. \n\n"},{"name":"SkyHydrant Water Filtration Unit","_href":"/solutions/skyjuice-foundation-skyhydrant-water-filtration-unit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"424","_txt":"The SkyHydrant™ water filtration unit is a lightweight, sustainable and affordable water filtration system for humanitarian projects and emergency and disaster relief.  This low pressure, high-flow, ultra-filtration technology meets World Health Organisation requirements for safe drinking water.\n\n- Produces approximately 700 litres of clean drinking water per hour\n- No power or chemicals required for the filtration process\n- No replacement filters required\n- Effectively filters most non-saline surface and ground waters\n- Quick and easy setup produces clean water instantly\n- Is lightweight - easily stored, transported and redeployed\n- Can be wall mounted or freestanding\n- No technical skills needed for setup, operation or maintenance\n- Gravity fed under low water pressure - high water pressure set up options available\n- Can be used for short term or long term applications\n- Can be used as stand alone unit or configured into multi-unit banks\n- Totally sustainable\n- Long service life\n\n"},{"name":"SMART Turbine","_href":"/solutions/smart-hydro-power-turbine","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","energy-generation"],"id":"562","_txt":"The SMART Turbine is a hydro-powered generator capable of producing up to 5000 watts of clean electrical power from the kinetic energy of flowing waters. As the turbine is powered by kinetic energy and not with potential energy, it is also known as a “zero-head” or “in-stream” turbine. As such, no dams are necessary for the operation of this device. The course of a river remains unchanged and no large investments in infrastructure are required.\n\nMore cost-effective than diesel generators, the SMART Turbine operates on a low-cost per kilowatt basis making it not only ideal for industrialized countries, but also for decentralized electrification in emerging countries. To tackle specific problems of decentralized electrification, the product comes with an intelligent electrical management system allowing for a simple and efficient load management which is necessary for the implementation of micro grids.\n\nFor optimum operation, the SMART Turbine must be placed in a river or canal with at least two meters of depth, three meters of width and a flow rate of 1.2 meters per second. While the system does not require advanced technical expertise for operation or maintenance, occasional cleaning is necessary.\n\n\n"},{"name":"FrontlineCloud","_href":"/solutions/social-impact-lab-foundation-frontlinecloud","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","id":"496","_txt":"FrontlineCloud lets you easily send, receive, and manage SMS messages and data from anywhere in the world. FrontlineCloud makes life simpler with a quick set-up process, more ways to connect to mobile networks, and all of the sophisticated data management available through the cloud. It brings the convenience of the web to your text message communications, all for a low monthly rate.\n\nFrontlineCloud is a networked service that is hosted by FrontlineSMS for $10 per month.  Users can log into their account on the Frontline website from any computer and send messages online wherever there is internet access. The benefits of FrontlineCloud are speed and accessibility, as users can log in to their accounts from anywhere without bringing a modem and SIM card.\n\nMobile is everywhere. More than 3.5 billion people have mobile phones worldwide, and they send more than 22 billion SMS every day. Coordinating messages with the people you care about- staff, customers, fans or friends- can be challenging without the right set of tools. Mobile communications are increasingly fragmenting across different platforms, network operators, devices, and geography, making it more difficult to navigate using the world’s most accessible communication tool: SMS. FrontlineCloud allows a project in London to message farmers in Lusaka, or nurses in Kansas to text health workers in Karachi. Users can log in to send and receive SMS anywhere in the world at local prices, wherever they connect to the Internet. By combining the efficiencies, popularity and reach of SMS with the sophistication and billing structures of the web, FrontlineSMS and FrontlineCloud are tools for integrating mobile communication into multi-channel information management systems.\n\n\n"},{"name":"FrontlineSMS","_href":"/solutions/social-impact-lab-foundation-frontlinesms","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":"connectivity, mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu","id":"495","_txt":"FrontlineSMS is a desktop software created to lower barriers to positive social change using mobile technology. By leveraging basic tools already available to most organizations, including those in ‘last-mile’ settings — computers and low-cost modems — FrontlineSMS enables instantaneous two-way communication to any mobile handset. It’s easy to implement, simple to operate, and best of all, the software is free; you only pay for the messages you send. This award-winning open-source software has been downloaded over 150,000 times since its first prototype in 2005, and helps organizations all over the world overcome communications barriers.\n\n"},{"name":"SODIS Water Disinfection","_href":"/solutions/sodis-water-disinfection","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"173","_txt":"SODIS is a method for producing potable water with PET bottles and sunlight. Water to be treated is placed in clear plastic PET (PETE) drinking bottles and left in direct sunlight for at least six hours. UV radiation from the sun will sanitize the water. The end user only needs to follow the three step process to produce satisfactory results. No tests or precise measurements are required. The SODIS method is intended to be used in developing nations where the situation calls for small-scale water sanitation at very low cost.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Water Heater - Majuamotizer","_href":"/solutions/sofis-world-solar-water-heater-majuamotizer","template":"solution","id":"1pgjjklj","_txt":"This Solar Water Heater is designed to provide you with hot water without using any power supply.\nSince it is only using free and substainable solar energy for heating water  it reduces harmful emissions and constant costs (e.g. charcoal).\nThe Solar Water Heaters is made of 3 parts – a collector, a tank and a stand. The complany also provides customers with site assesment and installation. This makes sure that the system is set up under optimal conditions.\nThe tank is always filled with water. Due to gravity and differences in the density of cold and hot water, the water is constantly being heated up. Under sunshine the water heats up to a temperature of 70°C.\nBy adding cold water to the bucket above the main tank, the main tank will automatically provide you with hot water in the lower bucket.\n2 different variants are offered: 100l and 200l.\nThis system can also be customized, e.g. be connected to a water supply or supply tank.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Sister - Solar Lamp Distribution Project","_href":"/solutions/solar-sister-lamp-distribution-project","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","lighting"],"id":"214","_txt":"Solar Sister trains and supports women to deliver clean energy directly to homes in rural African communities. They provide essential services and training that enable women entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses in their own communities. The Solar Sister Team recruits, trains, and supports new entrepreneurs and supplies them with durable, affordable, solar-powered products and clean cookstoves. Next, Solar Sister Entrepreneurs earn income through selling products directly to people without power. Lastly, communities benefit from the positive financial, educational, and health impacts of clean energy solutions.        \n\n"},{"name":"SolarEar Hearing Aid","_href":"/solutions/solarear-hearing-aid","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","medical-and-surgical, medical-devices"],"id":"271","_txt":"\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 6000 million people are hearing impaired, This is because of lack of prevention and treatment of diseases as well as higher noise pollution in several employment sectors. In its more severe form, this disorder is keeping otherwise healthy children and adults from going to school and working as they are considered deaf, even if they are not. The extent of hearing loss leads to poverty and hardship in the families and communities affected, and through extension, to the larger society. Those effected suffer from the lack of educational and occupational opportunities. People with disabilities account for a higher per cent age of unemployed than national average and have less access to education and training, as well as a higher incidence of HIV.\n\nThrough a Brazilian Foundation, Instituto CEFAC plus a social marketing organization Legar, plus several University stakeholders and in conjunction with the youths who are deaf, from an NGO in Africa, Solar Ear Brazil, manufactures, assembles and distributes, the first digital rechargeable hearing aid, a new solar battery charger and rechargeable hearing aid batteries which costs the same as disposible zinc air batteries, but lasts 2 to 3 years. All products are assembled by young employees who are deaf. By developing practical technologies for the region and creating employment, training and education programs, this project is a sustainable professional enterprise, as well as effect the way civil society views the skills of people with disabilities.\n\n"},{"name":"SolarKobo","_href":"/solutions/solarkobo","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"347","_txt":"SolarKobo is a renewable energy company that provides affordable and reliable renewable energy solutions for small businesses and households. SolarKobo will bear the upfront cost of a solar system and charge its customers a more palatable monthly fee. Their major value propositions to their customers are the lower energy cost, higher reliability, and better environmental responsibility. This is in addition to the spared inconvenience of dealing with the vagaries of fuel supply for private generators including price hikes and scarcities.\n\n"},{"name":"SolarTurtle","_href":"/solutions/solarturtle","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","energy-generation"],"id":"sa9m3e0","_txt":"The SolarTurtle is a solar kiosk designed for maximum security and maximum portability. Housed in containers and assembled off site, The SolarTurtle can be deployed by simply offloading the container and unfolding its solar panels towards the sun. These community-owned solar kiosks sell electricity “by the bottle”. This means that a recycled plastic bottle is halved and battery inserted, the lid is then converted into a 12V cigarette lighter socket, allowing communities to build and maintain their own battery packs.    \n\nMicro-grid connections are offered additionally to power local schools and businesses. Delivered as turnkey plant by truck, this fold-away solar PV system provides basic electricity to 300 households and a local school, and is stored safely to prevent theft. While numerous solar power solutions available, the main benefit of this plug-n-play solution solution is its security features. All the necessary components, such as solar panels, batteries, charge controllers and consumer connections, can be locked away. This is imperative in crime-ridden areas.     \n\nThe name SolarTurtle is derived from the fact that these solar kiosks feed just like a turtle: Panels are removed from the container and unfolded in the morning hours when they are safe from theftm and they can then “feed” from sunrays. They are then locked away in the hard shell of the container once it gets dark and crime rates rise.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Solavore Sport Solar Cooker","_href":"/solutions/solavore-sport-solar-cooker","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"785","_txt":"The Solvore Sport is a solar cooker that reaches temperatures from 210º – 260º F, maxing out at 300º F. This makes it suitable for slow cooking food. Cooking time is twice as long as conventional methods, with an additional half hour for the solar oven to preheat.\n\nThe Sport comes with a pair of 9-inch covered, black graniteware cooking pots and optional reflectors for concentrating sunlight under less-than-ideal solar conditions, such as when trees or clouds partially block the sun. \n\nThe Sport’s one-piece base is made from injection-molded resin under 1,000 tons of pressure. It has been reinforced with glass fibers to prevent heat degradation and crushing. A black, powder-coated aluminum liner soaks up sunlight, converting it to heat energy for cooking. Its one-inch-thick layer of rigid foam, sandwiched between liner and base, is impervious to water, thanks to thousands of tiny, sealed air holes.\n\nA clear, double-layer insulated lid helps the oven retain heat while letting in maximum sunlight. Made from a durable vacuum-formed polymer, it features a snug-fitting lip (held fast by metal clips) and a layer of solar film to create the one-inch insulating air layer.\n\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Sack Gardens","_href":"/solutions/solidarites-international-sack-gardens","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning","id":"648","_txt":"Most urban households in the developing world are located in slums, where agricultural plots are rare and land prices are high. Consequently, urban households are totally dependent on markets for their food and are vulnerable to volatile food prices.\n\nSack Gardens allow people to grow short-cycle vegetables in sacks pierced with holes. Fully-grown leaves are collected once a week, and three sacks can provide three to four meals per week for a family of five. 80% of the produce is consumed directly, while the surplus is sold to cover the cost of other expenses such as children’s education. Women's and youth groups have come together around this innovative and inexpensive technique which not only has a high impact, but is also easy to reproduce.\n\nAmongst the positive impacts of the project is the fact that the risk of people, particularly women, being harassed or attacked on their way to the market has decreased since residents are no longer obliged to buy vegetables late in the day. Moreover, some groups and associations have decided to clean up waste disposal sites in order to clear space for the sack gardens, thus helping to improve living conditions in neighborhoods. \n\n"},{"name":"SuniCook","_href":"/solutions/solsuffit-sunicook","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"594","_txt":"The SuniCook is a sustainable, parabolic solar cooker. The solar cooker catches the sun and reflects its radiation in the center of the parabole, which is easily adjustable.\n\nA shell-shaped (parabolic) surface composed of polished aluminum reflects the sunlight to a central point in the solar cooker. In the middle is a metal baking tray (20 to 20 cm) with a black heat-resistant coating where the dish is placed. Because sunlight enters the solar cooker from four directions, the temperature in the heart of the solar oven rises quickly to 250°C. In the center of the unit, food can be cooked, baked, steamed or grilled.\n\nBecause it is a deep parabolic cooker, there is no risk of blinding or burning. The unit can be assembled in approximately 20 minutes. In order to work most efficiently an integrated indicator shows the user the optimal orientation of the cooker.\n\n"},{"name":"Solvatten Solar Safe Water System","_href":"/solutions/solvatten-solar-safe-water-system","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","water-purification"],"id":"24","_txt":"Solvatten is a combined solar water heater and a water purifier that produces safe and warm water by using solar energy.  Put Solvatten in a sunny place and the water will be safe and ready to use in 2-6 hours.  An indicator shows clearly when it is safe to drink.\n\nThe device inactivates micro-organisms that cause diarrhoea and diseases, producing water which meets the WHO’s Guidelines for Safe Water.\n\nThe unit is robust and carries 10 litres of water. It is very simple to use, needs no supplies and is easy to maintain. Its life expectancy is at least 5 years.\n\nSolvatten has been repeatedly recognised for product innovation and contribution to the war on carbon emissions.  Families using Solvatten need no longer burn wood to boil water, helping to reduce the massive deforestation problems in these areas.\n\n”The Solar Safe Water System developed by Solvatten AB is an inspiring example of a non-fossil, non-nuclear climate innovation with the potential to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”\nWWF (World Wildlife Foundation)\n\n\n"},{"name":"Sourcemap","_href":"/solutions/sourcemap","template":"solution","category":["other","education"],"tags":["monitoring-and-evaluation-tools","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"386","_txt":"People have a right to know where products come from, what they’re made of, and how they impact people and the environment. Sourcemap is the first crowdsourced directory of supply chains and environmental footprints. Join a vibrant community of individuals, businesses and NGO's using Sourcemap to share information about how things are made.\n\n"},{"name":"SHIPO Tube Well Drilling","_href":"/solutions/southern-highlands-participatory-organisation-shipo-tube-well-drilling","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","irrigation, collection-storage-and-transport"],"id":"533","_txt":"In many rural areas in Africa, the costs of drilling for water sources can range from $5,000 to $10,000 USD for a village of 250 people (approximately $20-$40 USD per person). This affects the movement of water to villages for irrigation, livestock, drinking water and sanitation.\n\nSHIPO Tube Well Drilling is a manual drilling technique that combines percussion, sludging and jetting. This water point method costs around $1,000 to $1,500 USD for a community of 150 people  ($6-$10 USD per person), a 70% decrease in cost as compared to traditional drilling methods.\n\nDrilling tube wells is safer than hand digging, and allows deeper penetration for draught-resistant water access.  In addition to its cost-saving benefits, SHIPO Tube Well Drilling improves overall agricultural and food security.\n\n"},{"name":"Speedwall Building System","_href":"/solutions/speedwall-building-technologies-system","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"688","_txt":"Speedwall is a supplier of low-cost construction technology that provides solutions to housing projects. The core of the Speedwall Building system is its patented panel-making machine and the panels themselves, which are manufactured onsite. The panels are both earthquake and hurricane resistant. Concrete is sprayed onto the building structures, which are made exclusively out of a framework and Speedwall panels. \n\nSpeedwall trains contractors in the operation of its panel-making machine and the erection process, while also providing quality control for the successful completion of projects.\n\nCompared to traditional construction methods, Speedwall benefits include: \n- Speed: one of Speedwall's onsite panel manufacturing machines is capable of producing 240 panels per-day, and can be erected within minutes of production.\n- Easy to use: Speedwall's construction system is simple to use and requires very few skilled staff on site.\n- Lightweight: as Speedwall's panels weigh less than 140kg/m2, the overall structure is substantially lighter than a similar structure built using pre-cast, formworks or plastic molds, without compromising strength. \n\nSpeedwall Panels are made with a polyinsulator and galvanised steel mesh and can be used as internal and external load bearing walls, floors, partitions, and retaining walls. Speedwall produces its panels onsite in its patented mobile factory, which are then delivered directly to the site and housed in a 40ft steel container.\n\n"},{"name":"SPOUTS Purifaaya Ceramic Water Filter","_href":"/solutions/spouts-of-water-ceramic-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"450","_txt":"Founded by Harvard University undergraduates in 2011, SPOUTS of Water created a ceramic water filter to be used for water purification.\n\nCeramic pot filters are made of a mixture of clay, water, and rice husk. The mixture is first machine pressed into the correct flower pot mold, and is then fired using a traditional ceramic firing kiln. During firing, the rice husk combusts, leaving behind many 0.6-500 μm holes that physically remove contaminants from the water.\n \nThe fired filters are then coated with silver nitrate, which acts as a biocide against the residual bacteria that may flow through.  The safe water storage reservoir prevents recontamination of treated water. With over 50 filter factories worldwide, ceramic water filters have been historically proven to be effective in removing 99.9% of microbiological contaminants.\n\nThe Purifaaya is our original product, designed for households and containing a capacity of 20 liters.\nThe Purifaaya XL, designed for institutions, contains 65 liters and includes a stand. This model is especially popular with schools, health centers, and corporate clients. \n\n"},{"name":"Sproxil","_href":"/solutions/sproxil","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"490","_txt":"Sproxil helps consumers in low-resource settings combat drug counterfeiting with a simple text message.\n\nSproxils Mobile Product Authentication™ (MPA™) technology ensures that consumers buy only genuine medicine by allowing patients to varify that their medicine is from reputable manufacturers.\n\nAt point of purchase, consumers will find a security label on the package with a panel that they can scratch off. Scratching the panel will reveal a unique, one time use PIN that they can text for free to a provided phone number. Immediately, they will receive a response that either confirms that the product is genuine or warns that it is suspicious.\n\n"},{"name":"Lotus Water","_href":"/solutions/stanford-university-lotus-water","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"528","_txt":"In many low-income urban areas across the developing world, clean, purified water is an urgent need. Low-income urban populations have increased by more than 100 million people worldwide, and these populations continue to grow.\n\nThe Lotus Water system is a method of addressing problems of water purification on a community-scale. The Lotus is a self-automated device that doses chlorine at an accurate proportion to the flow rate. While many purifying solutions involve chlorine products and filters to treat water at point-of-use, the main conflict lies at the uptake rate and consistency.  Lotus Water focuses on providing an inexpensive treatment system for the entire community that will eliminate these issues.\n\nThe product aims to be a practical and affordable option for higher quality water across low-income urban settings. The current Lotus Water System is composed of durable plastics and has no moving parts, so the expense of the product is below $20 USD. The lifespan of the product averages around 5+ years.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar ORC Power Generator","_href":"/solutions/stg-international-solar-orc-power-generator","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"204","_txt":"STG International's Solar ORC microgenerator produces electricity from the thermal energy of sunlight. Reflective collectors heat a fluid which is passed to either a power generator or a storage tank. Electricity can be generated immediately or the fluid can be stored for later use. The heat from the fluid generates electricity via the organic rankine cycle process. \n\n"},{"name":"CoolBot","_href":"/solutions/store-it-cold-coolbot","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","energy"],"id":"e41sag8","_txt":"The CoolBot maintains the cold chain for postharvest handling of perishable commodities. It is a device that attaches to inexpensive, standard, mass-produced, window or “split-type” air conditioners, enabling it to cool a room down to 1 degree Celsius. In addition to CoolBot, they also offer a WiFi enabled CoolBot Pro. It allows you to remotely monitor your cooler when connected to WiFi, sending you critical alerts if your cooler gets too hot or cold, or if you experience a power outage.        \n\nCoolBot uses multiple sensors and a programmed micro-controller to convert a standard window air conditioner unit to a walk-in refrigerator cooler unit. It directs the air conditioner's compressor to operate at any desired temperature without freezing up. The interface linking the CoolBot controller to the air conditioner allows for 2-minute installations without any training, cutting, soldering or even taping. \n<!---Temperature control is the most important factor in reducing postharvest losses. In many developing countries, the rate of postharvest loss for fruits and vegetables often exceeds 30%. Cool storage can greatly reduce these losses, increasing income for farmers, wholesalers and distributors.\n\nTemperature control alone can extend shelf life by weeks or even months. Farmers, wholesalers and distributors who can store their produce and dairy longer can take advantage of better prices, a better product and more uniform income over time.\n\nReducing postharvest losses requires the use of postharvest technologies that can slow down deterioration and maintain the best possible product quality.\n\nDespite the critical need to maintain a cold chain in postharvest handling of perishable commodities, the high cost of conventional cold rooms is out of reach for a majority of smallholder farmers. As a result the farmers are forced to sell their product immediately after harvest. This exposes already vulnerable growers to exploitation by middlemen who take advantage of their inability to store the harvested product until prices rise.\n--->\n\n"},{"name":"Banana Paper Making","_href":"/solutions/storm-the-castle-paper-making-banana","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","other"],"tags":"productivity-tools","id":"ilfrhla","_txt":"Banana fibers and other plant fibers can be converted into pulp for paper making. This offers a productive use of waste fibers for creating a local supply of paper and generating income. Once plant fibers are removed and dried, they are boiled, shredded and rinsed to create pulp.\n\nLocal materials can be used to create a simple paper mold and deckle, which molds pulp into sheets of paper.  The sheets are then pressed with a vice, dried and repressed to create the final paper products.  For more information, download the guide to making a paper mold and deckle, and watch the step-by-step video on paper making, below.\n\n"},{"name":"Ecocina","_href":"/solutions/stoveteam-international-ecocina","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"566","_txt":"The Ecocina is an affordable, portable and fuel-efficient clean cookstove that reduces wood consumption and harmful pollutants.\n\nEcocina Stoves:\n- Reduce burns, respiratory, eye and skin problems\n- Reduce carbon emissions by 68% and particulate matter by 86%\n- Reduce wood use by over 50%\n- Are portable and quick-cooking, requiring no installation or chimney\n- Can be built from all local materials such as concrete, pumice and tile\n- Provide local jobs in sustainable factories\n- Are adapted to local cooking methods\n\nThe Ecocina can be made using locally sourced materials.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Justa Stove","_href":"/solutions/stoveteam-international-justa-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"2az8bxd0","_txt":"Justa Stoves:      \n\nReduce burns, respiratory, eye and skin problems      \nReduces smoke inside the home by nearly 100%      \nReduce carbon emissions by 68% and particulate matter by 86%      \nReduce wood use by over 50%       \nBuilt from all local materials, involving local communities       \nProvide jobs for local technicians to build and maintain stoves      \nAre adapted to local cooking methods      \n\n"},{"name":"Lightweight Biomass Cookstove","_href":"/solutions/stovetec-lightweight-biomass-cookstove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"672","_txt":"The One-Door Deluxe Lite rocket stove was designed to burn wood, biomass and other found fuels. This stove is reliable for use in off-grid settings, in developing countries and for relief efforts where there may not be a steady supply of traditional fuels.\n\nThe stove is equipped with a refractory FeCrAl alloy and ceramic fiber lined combustion chamber, as well as a 3.9 inch chimney section. The chimney enables smoke and emissions to mix with the flame, thereby decreasing harmful emissions and virtually eliminating any smoke. \n\nOther features include:\n - A thick and rugged 6-stud cast stove top\n - A thick concrete style floor insulation\n - A reinforced metal door frame for increased durability and stove life \n - Feed rack mounting brackets that keep the fuel feed rack stable\n\n"},{"name":"Sulabh Shauchalayas","_href":"/solutions/sulabh-international-shauchalayas","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"682","_txt":"The Sulabh flush compost toilet is eco-friendly, technically appropriate, socio-culturally acceptable and economically affordable. It is based on an indigenous technology that can easily be constructed using local labor and materials. It also provides health benefits by allowing for the safe disposal of human excreta on-site, without requiring people to manually remove waste. It consists of a pan with a steep slope of 25°-28° and a specially-designed trap with a 20mm water seal. The toilet only requires 1-1.5 liters of water for flushing, thus helping to conserve water. \n\nThere are two pits of varying size and capacity depending on the number of users.  The capacity of each pit is normally designed for three years’ usage. Both pits are used alternately. When one pit is full, the incoming excreta is diverted into the second pit. In about two years, the sludge is digested and becomes almost dry and pathogen free, thus safe for handling as manure. Digested sludge is odorless and works as a manure and soil-conditioner. It can be dug out easily and used for agricultural purposes. The cost of emptying the pit can be met partially from the cost of manure made available. The Sulabh toilet can also be constructed on the upper floors of buildings. It has a high potential for up-gradation, and can later be easily connected to sewers when introduced in the area. Sulabh has so far constructed over one million individual household toilets in different parts of India.\n\nThere are twelve different models of the Sulabh Shauchalaya, which can serve a range of 5-10 people for 2-10 years  Models begin at 15 USD and can be constructed by local workers using locally-sourced materials.\n\n"},{"name":"Olyset Net","_href":"/solutions/sumitomo-chemical-olyset-net","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","vaccination"],"id":"89","_txt":"Traditional mosquito nets require regular dipping in insecticide to maintain effectiveness in repelling mosquitoes, as insecticide is dislodged during regular use and washing. There are also practical problems in re-treating nets in remote areas, a long way from the urban centres where stocks of insecticide and trained advisors are located.\n\nSumitomo Chemical engineers set about developing the first net that does not need this constant re-treatment. The process begins with insecticide-impregnated beads, which are extruded into fiber and warped onto bobbins to be knitted into rolls of netting.\n\nThe netting rolls are cut into sized panels which are machine-stitched into the nets themselves. Chemical and physical checks are made before the nets are sent for delivery by land, sea and air. Because the insecticide is incorporated within the fibers, Olyset Nets are truly ready-to-use, long-lasting and never in need of treatment. Washing does not diminish their effectiveness, and they have been shown to still repel mosquitoes seven years after initially being put into use.\n\nKey features:\n\n-Guaranteed to last at least five years. Research indicates that a seven-year life is often achievable.\n-Tough – Olyset Net uses polyethylene technology that makes the net stronger and more tear resistant than polyester nets.\n-Controlled release technology – unlike polyester nets, the insecticide in Olyset Net is contained within the fibre, not coated on the outside. This technology provides a slow release of the active ingredient which continues to control mosquitoes for more than five years.\n-Quadruple insecticide effect on mosquitoes – bite inhibition, repellency, knockdown, kill. All contribute to protection from biting mosquitoes and other insects.\n\n"},{"name":"Global Sun Oven","_href":"/solutions/sun-ovens-international-global-oven","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"63","_txt":"The Global Sun Over meets 70% of the needs of a family of 6 to 8 people using entirely solar generated energy. Food can be boiled, steamed, roasted or baked at cooking temperatures of 360° F / 182° C, suitable for cooking the majority of foods in the developing world. The Appliance weighs only 21 pounds / 9.5 kg and has a life span of more than 20 years.\n\nGLOBAL SUN OVENS® are designed to be as energy efficient as possible, maximising energy to achieve the highest possible temperature and retain highest amount of heat possible, while minimizing weight and negative impacts on the environment. The annual wood consumption for cooking throughout developing countries is 1,000 pounds of wood per person. A family of six using a GLOBAL SUN OVEN® for 80% of their cooking needs would save 4,800 pounds of wood per year, and prevent over 88 tons of CO2 emissions tbeing released into the earth's atmosphere, over the oven's 20 year lifespan. \n\nOther than cleaning, no other ongoing maintenance is required.\n\nDue to their durability, ability to be used when there is less sun and the fact that food can be cooked faster, means the GLOBAL SUN OVEN® are less expensive on a cost per meal basis than other solar cooking devices. The high quality materials that are required to make a GLOBAL SUN OVEN® make its initial cost higher but its overall cost lower than any other solar cooking device. In areas where people can not afford to purchase an oven outright micro-finance programs are utilized to allow ovens to be paid in small installments using money that would have otherwise been spent purchasing charcoal.\n\nThe price of GLOBAL SUN OVEN® can be reduced by assembling them in the countries in which they will be used. SUN OVENS International has developed a local assembly plant system, enabling GLOBAL SUN OVEN® to be made in the area they will be used, dramatically reducing the cost of the ovens and shipping. This complete assembly system includes the training, tools, instructional materials and follow-up support necessary.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Sundaya Ulitium 200","_href":"/solutions/sundaya-nordic-ulitium-200","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"455","_txt":"The Ulitium is Sundaya’s next generation of DC lighting products. Using the energy-efficient LED technology, it allows for an affordable system, which is also modular and expandable according to the consumer's needs. Starting typically with one system consisting of a small solar panel connected to a Ulitium lamp, the system can be expanded by adding more panels and lamps as required. The configuration can be as large as the user desires, spanning across the entire home. A Lithium battery pack is housed inside each Ulitium lamp, thus eliminating the need for a centralized controller and tedious maintenance. Because the energy consumption of the Ulitium is very low, it does not require large solar panels, making the Sundaya Ulitium range the best choice for solar DC lighting in the years to come.\n\n\nMain features:\n\n1) 240 Lumen light output (equal to 7W CFL bulb or 40W incandescent bulb).\n\n2) 23% efficiency (compared to 1% for incandescent and 5% for CFL).\n\n3) Built-in Energy Storage (60kJ) and management electronics (no need for separate battery and controller anymore). Solar panel plugs in directly to the lamp through a Hub (which provides lightning surge protections).\n\n4) Dimmable from 240 Lumen, down to 120 Lumen, 25 Lumen, and off position, by integrated pull-switch.\n\n5) Extremely low energy consumption:\n    a. 8kJ/h @ 240Lm\n    b. 4kJ/h @ 120Lm\n    c. 1kJ/h @ 25Lm\n\n6) Long battery life:\n    a. 7,500h @ 8kJ/h (240Lm), equal to 3.4 years @ 6h/day\n    b. 15,000h @ 4kJ/h (120Lm), equal to 6.8 years @ 6h/day\n7) Extremely long life of light-chips:\n    a. 20,000h @ 240Lm, equal to 9 years @ 6h/day\n    b. 40,000h @ 240Lm, equal to 18 years @ 6h/day\n\n8) Can be charged with very small solar panel of 50kJ/day (3Wp):\n    a. 240Lm > 50kJ / 8kJ/h = 6h of light per day\n    b. 120Lm > 50kJ / 4kJ/h = 12h of light per day\n\n9) System expandable from 1 lamp to 10 or 100 lamps, simply by adding and connecting more panels and lamps.\n\n10) System can be added by a Sundaya LCD Color TV with same built-in Energy Storage technology.\n\n11) Automatic regulation of energy between devices that are connected to same PV panel (or array of panels). Devices that are used most will get the most recharging energy the next day.\n\n12) Can charge from any 18-24VDC source or any 32-36 cell PV solar panel with maximum Open Circuit Voltage of 25VDC (max).\n\n\n"},{"name":"SunFire Solar Dish","_href":"/solutions/sunfire-solutions-solar-dish","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"257","_txt":"Sunfire is a solar based cooking solution. Cooking on a parabolic solar cooker can be compared to using gas. Heat is instantaneous, making Parabolics the ideal solar cooker for breakfast fry ups and Braais. Heat is concentrated to the bottom of the pan/pot using a custom made reflective (replaceable) metalised tape. Parabolics work on the same principle as satellite dishes for TV/internet, Sunlight is focused into a single heat area. Parabolics need to be adjusted with the sun every 30-40 minute’s as the sun moves.\nSolar Cookers are also perfect for soups, stews, especially when used with a sunbag. \nSunFire offers three versions of its solar cooker:\n\nSunFire 12:\n - 1.2 metre in diameter\n - Assembly size 65 x 60 x 10 cm weight 10 Kg\n - Suitable for households of 4-6 and\n - Boils a Litre of water in approximately 12 Minutes\n - Power output approx 600 Watts\n\nSunFire 15:\n - 1.5 metre in diameter\n - Assembly size 80 x 72 x 10 cm weight 16 Kg\n - Suitable for households of 6 – 12 and\n - Boils a Litre of water in approximately 8 Minutes\n - Power output approx 1200 Watts\n\nSunFire 18:\n - 1.8 metre in diameter\n - Assembly size 75 x 75 x 15 cm weight 24 Kg\n - Suitable for 12 – 40 – School feeding Schemes Crèches etc (or really hungry families who want food almost immediately)\n - Boils a Litre of water in approximately 4 Minutes (as fast as an electric kettle)\n - Power output approx 2000 Watts\n\n"},{"name":"Sunforce 400W Wind Generator","_href":"/solutions/sunforce-product-400w-wind-generator","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"102","_txt":"\nIndustry leading 12 Volt wind turbine, the Sunforce 400W Wind Turbine is designed for land and marine location battery charging. The lightweight and compact design enables the turbine to offer power without the need for professional installation. Built for harsh conditions and an integral part of any off-grid power solution.\nFeatures:\nFully marine grade powder coated finish\nIntegrated charge controller\nCarbon fibre blades\nLow wind start-up technology\nAerodynamic design to limit noise and vibration manual stop switch included LED charging indicator\nFully weatherproof design\nEasy installation\nDesigned to be mounted onto a 30ft. tower kit (Model 45455)\n\nIncludes: \n3 x Rotor blades\nManual stop switch\nIntegrated LED charging indicator\nMounting hardware\n\nSpecifications: \nPower rating: 400W\nOutput Voltage: 12-14 Volts DC\nMaximum amperage: 27A\nStart up wind speed: 7 mph\n\n"},{"name":"60 Watt Solar 12V Power Generator Kit","_href":"/solutions/sunforce-product-60-watt-solar-12v-power-generator-kit","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"103","_txt":"* Excellent for Cabins, Remote Power,Backup Power,\n* 12 Volt Battery Charging, RV’s & Boats\n* Maintenance Free / Easy Installation\n* Works in All Weather Conditions\n* Built-in Blocking Diode Protects\n* Battery Discharge at Night\n* Made of Durable ABS Plastic with an Amorphous Solar Cell\n* Temperature Range: -40° to 176° F\n* Max Output 60 Watts 4 Amps\n* Battery NOT included\n* Includes the following:\n  1.  4 x 15 Watt Amorphous Solar Panels\n  2. Plastic PVC Frame for mounting panels\n  3. 12V DC Plug, Alligator Battery Clamps, Mounting screws & extra wiring\n  4. 4 in 1 wire connector so that all 4 panels can be wired together in an easy fashion\n  5. 12V DC Socket for powering 12V Products\n  6. 200 Watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter\n  7. 7 Amp Solar Charge Controller\n\n"},{"name":"Coleman 55 Watt, 12-Volt Solar Power Generator Kit","_href":"/solutions/sunforce-products-coleman-55-watt-12-volt-solar-power-generator-kit","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"1r1z4tui","_txt":"A solar power generator kit designed to produce up to 55 watts/3.7 amps of renewable energy. Complete kit includes three 18 watt solar panels, metal panel frame with stand, 7-amp charge controller, 300 watt inverter with USB port, 3-in-1 cable connector, wire adapter, 12 foot (3.6 meter) extension cable, and LED voltage tester. Works with 12 volt and 110 volt appliances and electronics with power inverter. Solar panels can operate in all daylight conditions. Made with shatterproof, fully weatherproof tempered glass that require little maintenance. The 7-amp charge controller prevents overcharging of 12 volt batteries.\n\n"},{"name":"Sunkalp Energy","_href":"/solutions/sunkalp-energy","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"energy-generation","id":"343","_txt":"Sunkalp's mission is to make sustainable development possible for its customers by providing engineering, procurement, and construction services for off-grid stand alone solar solutions.\n\n"},{"name":"Sunlabob Solar Water Pump Systems","_href":"/solutions/sunlabob-solar-water-pump-systems","template":"solution","category":["water","agriculture"],"tags":"collection-storage-and-transport, irrigation","id":"671","_txt":"The Sunlabob Solar Water Pump System is comprised of several PV (photovoltaic) panels that produce direct current (DC) electricity when exposed to sunlight. The DC current is collected by the wiring in the panel. The current is either used to supply a DC pump, which pumps water whenever the sun shines, or the current is stored in batteries (for a battery-coupled pumping system). All the pumped water is stored in a water tank so that there is a constant water supply, even in bad weather conditions and at night when there is insufficient power to generate the solar water pumps.\n\nA solar-powered water pump differs from a regular water pump only in that it uses the sun's energy to supply electricity for the pump. Solar-powered water pumps represent a higher initial investment; however, over a period of five years they offer cost benefits due to zero fuel costs and minimal maintenance costs compared to AC pumps that run with a diesel-powered generator.\n\n"},{"name":"SunSaluter","_href":"/solutions/sunsaluter","template":"solution","category":["energy","water","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","100-under-100","lighting, water-purification, energy-generation"],"id":"331","_txt":"The SunSaluter is a low-cost solar panel rotator which boosts efficiency by 30% and produces four liters of clean drinking water each day. The SunSaluter is assembled by attaching a solar panel onto a stand built out of bamboo or wood, metal fittings, and a metal arm that acts like a scale.\n\nAt the beginning of the day, a user fills up two water containers to be used as a weight on one side of the metal arm and a counterweight on the other. After setting up the water containers, the water slowly drips out of the containers through a tube, which can be attached to a water filter. This slow drip creates a slow shift in weight, so throughout the day, the solar panel changes position and tilts as the sun moves across the sky, and the water drips out of the containers. This makes the solar panel perpendicular to the sun all day as it moves from sunrise to sunset.\n\nAt the end of the day, when the sun is down, the water has completely dripped out of the containers and through the filter, creating clean water. As a result, the solar panel has harvested 30% more energy from the sun by remaining perpendicular to the sun all day.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Street Light","_href":"/solutions/sustainable-energy-technology-education-network-solar-street-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"2ej6lm73","_txt":"The device is well suites for lighting up streets , court yards, garden, parks, compounds, boundary walls, car parks etc. In an eco-friendly and cost effective manner. Due to off  grid nature of solar street light incur minimal operational costs. Such lights are wireless in nature and are independent of the utility company. Due to the absence of external wires , these lights do not lose any threat of accident like electrocution or overheating, infact solar lights illuminate the streets throughout the night irrespective of power cuts and grid failures. Solar Street light are a delight for environmentalist around the world as it can provide significant lowering of carbon footprint of individuals, homes and businesses. In other words solar powered lights are a perfect green lighting solution. Solar Street lights are a better investment than conventional street lights. solar power is getting increasingly popularity as a dependable source for street lighting all over the world. Some of the benefits associated with solar street light include reduced dependenc on convservation of energy and less reliance on the national grid. Solar LED street lights lights rely on the photovoltaic effect which allows the solar cell to convert sunlight into usable electricity. This is done when negatively  charged electrons push solar energy into positively charged space in the cells. This process allows the solar energy to transform into the electrons becoming direct current electricity similar to how electricity based gadgets works, wires from the solar cell are then connected   to the battery in order to transfer the fresh direct current electricity from sunlight. At night the LED light starts automatically and it consumes the electricity already stored in the battery gets recharged and the process keep on repeating everyday.\n\n"},{"name":"SHE LaunchPad","_href":"/solutions/sustainable-health-enterprises-she-launchpad","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"563","_txt":"SHE is an organization that helps women jumpstart social businesses to manufacture and distribute affordable menstrual pads. Coupled with health education and advocacy, SHE helps girls and women lead more productive lives. The pads are made using SHE's patent-pending technology which turns agro-waste, specifically banana fibers, into an absorbent pad material.\n\nTo create this low-cost sustainable pad, several steps must be taken:\n1. A woman acquires a loan to buy a machine and some banana fibers to make the product.\n2. After the product is made, she sells it to her friends at a 30% profit margin to allow for income generation.\n\n"},{"name":"Kilimo Salama","_href":"/solutions/syngenta-foundation-for-sustainable-agriculture-kilimo-salama","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","other"],"tags":"financial-tools","id":"678","_txt":"Kilimo Salama (Safe Agriculture) offers micro-insurance designed for Kenyan farmers so that they can insure their farm inputs against drought and excess rain. The project, which is a partnership between The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture, UAP Insurance, and Safaricom, will offer insurance policies to farmers who plant on as little as one acre. Kilimo Salama shields farmers from significant financial losses when drought or excess rain are expected to wreak havoc on their harvests. \n\nMost of the Kilimo Salama program is designed specifically for smallholder farmers. It uses automated weather stations and mobile payments to dramatically reduce administrative costs while enabling insurance premiums that millions of farmers can afford.\n\n"},{"name":"Tahrir Academy","_href":"/solutions/tahrir-academy","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"426","_txt":"Tahrir Academy is an Egyptian-based organization that provides a video catalogue that aims to crowdsource knowledge and be a non-traditional learning destination. The academy relies on an engaged community and volunteers from various backgrounds and age groups to design, review and deliver educational audio and visual content for users.\n\nThe Academy has published more than 100 educational videos on topics including physics, astronomy, grammar, and  chemical experiments for elementary and secondary school students.\n\n"},{"name":"TakaTaka Waste Management Solution","_href":"/solutions/takataka-solutions-waste-management-solution","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"341","_txt":"TakaTaka Solutions is a waste management business whose mission is \"to provide affordable and environmentally friendly waste management services to all income areas.\" Formed to combat the environmental and medical issues created by uncollected waste, a problem endemic to many African cities, TakaTaka recycles and composts 80% of collected waste while also providing sustainable employment for underprivileged youth in low income areas.  \n\n"},{"name":"Jal-TARA Water Testing Kit","_href":"/solutions/taraenviro-jal-tara-water-testing-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"754","_txt":"The Standard Jal-TARA Kit is designed to perform basic tests to ensure water potability. The kit can test for the following 11 physical, chemical and biological parameters:\n\n-pH\n-Temperature\n-Turbidity\n-Hardness\n-Chloride\n-Fluoride\n-Iron\n-Nitrate\n-Residual Chlorine\n-Ammonia\n-Coliform Bacteria\n\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Standard Jal-TARA Water Testing Kit","_href":"/solutions/taraenviro-standard-jal-tara-water-testing-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"753","_txt":"The Standard Jal-TARA Kit is designed to perform basic tests to ensure water potability. The kit can test for the following 14 physical, chemical and biological parameters:\n\n-pH\n-Temperature\n-Turbidity\n-Hardness\n-Arsenic\n-Chloride\n-Fluoride\n-Iron\n-Nitrate\n-Residual Chlorine\n-Dissolved Oxygen\n-Phosphorous\n-Ammonia\n-Coliform Bacteria\n-Benthic Diversity\n\n"},{"name":"Jal Tara Arsenic Testing Kit","_href":"/solutions/taralife-sustainability-solutions-pvt-jal-tara-arsenic-testing-kit","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"28m6bmws","_txt":"Arsenic contamination is a major problem as even in low concentrations. It poses serious health problems. Long term exposure to arsenic by drinking this contaminated water can cause various types of cancer, skin damage etc. Jal Tara Arsenic kit is cost-effective, portable, and compact and easy to operate.  \n\n"},{"name":"Jal Tara Water Filter (Community Use)","_href":"/solutions/taralife-sustainability-solutions-pvt-jal-tara-water-filter-community-use","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"28pf7ap1","_txt":"TARAenviro’s approach to water treatment employs the technique of slow sand filtration ensuring a simultaneous bacteriological, chemical and physical improvement in water quality, comparable to the natural percolation of water through underground strata.     \n\nJal-TARA filter is standardized in 1400 litres water tank with the output water supply of upto 2500-3000 litres per day. The system is provided with a synthetic fabric filter designed with advanced technique of fabric protection. It can be fed under gravity flow or through conventional pumps or operated by solar photo-voltic method. However, particle size of sand plays an important role in its efficiency.       \n\nLarge and fine particles of suspended matter are deposited on the surface of the filter bed by the action of mechanical straining and sedimentation respectively. The colloidal and dissolved impurities are removed by adsorption, whilst the organic matter is converted into inorganic salts by the purification mechanism. Most microbiological action takes place in the’ Schmutzdecke’ (Bio- film) formed in the fabric filter at the top of the filter and top of the sand bed. Jal-TARA filter system is very durable and has approx. 15 year life. It is also:      \nI.Chemical free.     \nII.\tDoes not need electricity      \nIII.Water efficient - recovery is around 99 percent during the filtration process avoiding wastage of water.     \nIV.\tAnnual maintenance cost is almost negligible.     \nV.\tRetains natural minerals present in water which boosts our immune system.       \n\n"},{"name":"Tara Aquacheck Vials","_href":"/solutions/taralife-sustainability-solutions-pvt-tara-aquacheck-vials","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"28m6xhs5","_txt":"TARA Laboratories have launched a revolutionary product - TARA Aquacheck- that can test the presence of pathogenic bacteria in water, which causes common water borne diseases like diarrhoea/ dysentery/ gastroenteritis.       \n\n"},{"name":"Adult Literacy Program","_href":"/solutions/tata-consultancy-services-literacy","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","teacher-and-student-resources"],"id":"643","_txt":"Literacy is a part of SDG 4.2 (promoting literacy) and the target is that by 2030 all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy. Currently, 775 million adults worldwide still lack basic literacy skills and more than 60 percent of these are women. As per the 2011 census, an estimated 283 million people in India are illiterate, with 65.46% of them being women which reinforces the need to address gender equality and women empowerment SDG 5 (gender equality).       \n\nTata Consultancy Services (TCS) set up an Adult Literacy Program (ALP) in the year 2000 to augment the Government of India's efforts to address this momentous challenge. TCS developed a Computer Based Functional Literacy (CBFL) solution to accelerate adult literacy in the country. The CBFL solution supports non-literate adult learners to easily achieve literacy in their native language. TCS’s ALP initiative effectively addresses both the above SDGs to a great extent.       \n\n\n"},{"name":"Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier","_href":"/solutions/tata-projects-reverse-osmosis-water-purifier","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"47","_txt":"Reverse Osmosis (RO), also known as hyper-filtration, is a purification process used in desalination plants to eliminate concentrated solutions like dissolved minerals and salts in water.  RO can be customised to address arsenic, nitrate, sulphate and other chemical contamination.\n\nRO technology uses a membrane that is semi-permeable, which allows only pure water to pass through it. During the process it rejects large contaminants passing through the membrane. Quality RO systems use a process known as ‘crossflow’ which allows the membrane to continually clean itself. RO requires a driving force to push the fluid through the membrane and as some of the fluid passes through, the rest continues downstream, thereby sweeping the rejected contaminants away from the membrane.\n\nThe unit that is skid-mounted and designed for indoor installation comprises a raw water pump that supplies water to the micron cartridge water filtration system and to the high pressure pump. Micron cartridge filters control the silt density before water enters into the membrane whereas high pressure pump exists to boost water pressure as required.\n\nAdvantages:- RO technology has a proven record to reduce/treat contamination related to fluoride/salinity and other chemicals.- It eliminates water from suspended solids, major inorganic pollutants like acids, salts, toxic metals and most of the organic micro pollutants including aromatic hydrocarbons, organochlorine pesticides and toxins.- The model has a throughput of 200 litres to 2,000 litres per hour and ensures quality safe drinking water for a village size of 2,000 to 10,000 population (the capacity can further go up).- Incurs low maintenance costs.- Easy to operate and maintain.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"TeachAIDS","_href":"/solutions/teachaids","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"168","_txt":"Founded at Stanford University, TeachAIDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social venture that creates breakthrough software addressing numerous persistent problems in HIV and AIDS prevention around the world. TeachAIDS uses a research-based design process to develop medically-accurate, pedagogically-grounded, and culturally-tailored animated software to optimize learning and retention. Used in more than 70 countries, in partnership with national and international organizations, and incorporating the voices of cultural icons, TeachAIDS provides the most effective HIV and AIDS prevention software to educators, governments, and NGOs around the world – for free.\n\nIn addition to downloading the software directly from the website, all of the TeachAIDS lessons are available online at YouTube, or physical copies of the CD-ROM can be purchased, at the cost of printing only, through Stanford University.\n\n"},{"name":"TIDE Improved Biomass Cooking Stoves","_href":"/solutions/technology-informatics-design-endeavour-tide-improved-biomass-cooking-stoves","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"91","_txt":"Biomass is a primary fuel source in India. Most commonly, wood is collected from forests and burned in stoves for cooking and other processes. TIDE aims to improve the efficiency of cooking stoves, and reduce the need for biomass fuel, and its resultant emissions.\n\nTIDE designs improved stoves tailored to the needs of different consumers. Most designs include the same features: improved internal geometry to maximize heat transfer and minimize heat loss, better internal insulation, and chimney to take pollution away from the user's surroundings.\n\nEntrepreneurs sell these products locally, and offer service for one year. After that, service and repairs can be made for a fee. The life of the stove, given proper use and basic maintenance, is about 5 years.\n\n"},{"name":"Telerivet","_href":"/solutions/telerivet","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":["connectivity","mobile-and-desktop-applications-edu"],"id":"rnjzxuq","_txt":"Telerivet is a software platform that enables anyone to build and deploy their own SMS and Interactive Voice Response systems. Users can select the features that best fit their mobile messaging use case – such as targeting messages by audiences, sending surveys, data collection, automating reminders, message subscriptions, and more. All message data is securely stored in an online account and is available to system administrators via online reports. Telerivet is currently active in over 150 countries and is used by NGOs, foundations, and grassroots organizations to improve mass communication at the last mile. Telerivet's pricing ranges from $30 per month, for the starter plan, to $1500 per month, for the enterprise plan.\n\n"},{"name":"Online Learning for Farmers","_href":"/solutions/tenet-online-learning-for-farmers","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning, mobile-and-desktop-applications-agri","id":"50","_txt":"In collaboration with Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals (ISAP), an NGO based in New Delhi, the Telecommunications and Computing Networking Group (TeNeT) are offering online consultancy to farmers through videomail using the software MV4 in the states of TamilNadu, Gujarat and Karnataka.\n\nThey are also offering online consultancy through video conferencing using the software iSee in the state of TamilNadu.\nFor more information on iSee: http://www.oops.co.in/products/isee/index.html\n\n"},{"name":"The Barefoot Architect","_href":"/solutions/tiba-the-barefoot-architect","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"356","_txt":"The Barefoot Architect is a green building manual for both those in the building trade as well as those looking to build a simple home. Covering the basics of design and construction while also providing methods for greener heating, water, and sanitation techniques, the Barefoot Architect examines both traditional and more modern building techniques\n\n"},{"name":"Tippy Tap","_href":"/solutions/tippytap-org-tippy-tap","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"595","_txt":"The Tippy Tap is a hands-free device for hand washing that is especially designed for rural areas where there is no running water. It is operated by a foot lever and thus reduces the chance for the transmission of pathogens as the user only touches a bar of soap suspended by a string.  Adequate hand washing with the Tippy Tap requires only 40 milliliters of water as compared to an average of 500 milliliters by using a cup or mug. Additionally, used gray water can be recycled for watering plants.\n\nThe Tippy Tap can be made with locally-sourced materials at virtually no cost. The basic set of required materials includes several sticks, string, soap and a container for the water.  The device is especially effective when strategically placed outside of latrines, kitchens and schools.  \n\n"},{"name":"TFP Composting Toilet","_href":"/solutions/toilets-for-people-tfp-composting-toilet","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"519","_txt":"\nThe TFP composting toilet, a self-contained waterless composting toilet, uses efficient aerobic decomposition to reduce volume and eliminate odors and pathogens in waste before it enters the ground. TFP's core toilet technology, a rotating horizontally-mounted drum, has been the industry standard in the USA since the 1970’s, at an average cost of around $1500.  By utilizing inexpensive, locally sourced yet resilient materials, it only costs $200 per-unit. Toilets for People are bringing this technology to the developing world by using low-cost, local materials, appropriate technology and local labor. All on-location toilet construction and training projects are performed by TFP's non-profit foundation. TFP has conducted composting toilet training and installation projects in Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Senegal with our partner NGOs. \n\n"},{"name":"TolaData","_href":"/solutions/toladata","template":"solution","category":"other","tags":"monitoring-and-evaluation-tools","id":"1rczr9r3","_txt":"TolaData is a web-based monitoring and evaluation software, built for the non-profit sector. Conceptualised by M&E experts and built by digital innovators, TolaData aims to simplify the process of M&E by providing users with an intuitive platform to collect data, manage data, build a results framework, track indicators and report on real-time progress - all under one roof.\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Reflectors type Scheffler","_href":"/solutions/trinysol-solar-reflectors","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","clean-cookstoves, energy-generation"],"id":"397","_txt":"The solar reflectors can be used to bake, cook, or fry all kinds of food, as well as, to generate steam. They are based on the Scheffler type, as they are built of steel sections presenting 16 m² of highly reflective aluminum.   Powered by a sensor-controlled motor, the reflector rotates, following the course of the sun and focusing its light on the one point throughout the year. This focus collects the sunlight and therefore reaches temperatures, which exceed 1000 °C. Depending on the seasons, the reflector is configured to the angle of the sun at two levers very simply by hand. The system is transportable.\n\nThe concentrated energy can be used for heating a plate of about 1 m² or an oven to 180-250 °C in about an hour. The temperature is kept constant by an integrated stone core. Further, it can be used to generate steam as an energy source, as several combined reflectors can vaporize water in an absorber that is connected to a pressure tank (to max 10 bars).  \n\n"},{"name":"True Energy Sure Chill Vaccine Refrigerator","_href":"/solutions/true-energy-sure-chill-vaccine-refrigerator","template":"solution","category":["medical","energy"],"tags":"vaccination, cooling","id":"262","_txt":"Sure Chill® Vaccine Refrigerators are new products which allow for the safe storage of vaccines. Powered either by solar or main electricity, the refrigerators guarantee the safe storage of vaccines even in the harshest environments ensuring the success of immunization programmes around the world.\n\nHow it works:\nSure Chill Vaccine Refrigerators contain patented Sure Chill technology, which uses phase change material to enable constant, cool temperatures and the storage of energy until it’s needed. Sure Chill’s monitoring system limits temperature fluctuation within the cabinet to less than 1C and guarantees never to form ice on the walls of the cabinet thereby eliminating the risk of freezing vaccines and destroying their potency.\n\n\nEight models are available for sale, with capacity ranging from 30 - 225 litres volume, and temperature holdover range from 2 - 12 days.\n\n\nBenefits:\n- Constant, reliable cooling in severe environments\n- Operates on mains electricity or solar power\n- Runs on 2½ hours of electrical supply a day\n- Stays cool without power for up to 12 days at 43C ambient\n- Smart Grid ready\n- Faster cooling\n- Safe storage -- eliminates danger of freezing\n- No defrost required\n\n"},{"name":"Farm in a Barrel","_href":"/solutions/truth-x-vision-farm-in-a-barrel","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","id":"705","_txt":"Farm in a Barrel is a simple, effective tool to help someone in need start a backyard farming business. Everything needed to set up a farm is packed into a 55-gallon drum barrel and can be set up in a few hours. The project relies on local economies for inputs and local leadership for management. The first FIAB project has 50 systems for broiler chickens in Ghana and has been running well since the summer of 2013.\n\nEach Farm in a Barrel system includes a 55 gallon drum barrel packed with the essential components to set up a business and begin farming, including:\n- Lightweight, galvanized steel rods\n- Chicken wire\n- Durable nylon cover\n- Feeder and waterer\n- All assembly tools needed \n\n"},{"name":"Village Drill","_href":"/solutions/truth-x-vision-village-drill","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"collection-storage-and-transport","id":"706","_txt":"The Village Drill is a low-tech, high-impact manual drill that can reach water 280 feet underground. Village Drill projects can be implemented by employing a team of five local entrepreneurs who source villages, schools and other community groups that need access to safe drinking water. \n\nOne drill team can build 20 to 40 wells every year, and the entire project may be created through a microfinance model to ensure sustainability.\n\n"},{"name":"Field Water Testing Kit","_href":"/solutions/twad-board-field-water-testing-kit","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-testing","id":"744","_txt":"The Field Water Testing Kit developed by TWAD Board is a simple, user-friendly and cost-effective kit that can perform the following 13 chemical tests:\n\n- pH\n- alkalinity\n- hardness \n- chloride\n- TDS\n- fluoride\n- iron\n- ammonia\n- nitrite\n- nitrate\n- phosphate\n- turbidity\n- residual chlorine\n\nBacteriological examination H2S vials are available. The cost of one field testing kit is Rs 2500. Individual Turbidity and Fluoride tests are also available for Rs 150 each.\n\n100 samples can be tested with one set of reagents. The reagents can be refilled at the state water testing laboratory in Chennai at a cost of Rs 1750 per kit.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Ubuntu Blox","_href":"/solutions/ubuntu-blox","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"670","_txt":"Ubuntu Blox are blocks that are made from trash/waste and used for building houses. There are two primary types of blocks: blocks made from styrofoam waste and blocks made from agricultural waste.\n\nStyrofoam waste blocks:\nThe styrofoam blocks help to eliminate one of the largest recycling problems the world faces today. Each block is made out of approximately 60 styrofoam takeout trays – this means that for a 10′x10′x8′ house, over twenty-one thousand trays will be taken out of landfills, and put into sustainable homes. Styrofoam also has beneficial qualities for use in construction: \n\n-It is lightweight, so it is easy to work with\n-It is an excellent insulator, helping to keep the houses cool in the heat and warm in the cold\n-It never decomposes, which is traditionally negative if discarded, but beneficial as a construction material property.\n\nAgricultural waste blocks:\nUbuntu also uses agricultural waste to make blocks. Ubuntu's primary plant has been the remains of the Vetiver plant after processing for its oil. Besides being another waste product that is typically burned with an accelerant, releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, Vetiver is a natural insect repellant, making it great for the construction of homes.\n\n"},{"name":"Ubuntu Capital - Africa's online marketplace for services","_href":"/solutions/ubuntu-capital-africa-s-online-marketplace-for-services","template":"solution","category":"other","tags":"financial-tools","id":"do5ly5a","_txt":"Ubuntu Capital offers an online marketplace for services.  Africa’s economy is stunted by opaque markets. Market opacity is driven by a large informal sector (90% of the continent’s GDP) and continued urbanization within the region. As young adults flock to cities for education and work, tribal networks and rural familiarity is lost, making competence and trustworthiness difficult to assess in undocumented, anonymous, highly-populated environments. This results in high transaction costs and friction associated with identifying qualified, reputable talent. Many skilled individuals are jobless and bad actors proceed unrecognized. This cycle erodes economic growth and societal trust.\n\nThe Ubuntu online marketplace (launched August, 2015) allows individuals and SMEs in urban Africa to document their economic activity, review one another on services provided, build their professional reputations, and market their businesses through consumer reviews. Using raw rating data from customers, Proficiency Scores are generated, which quantify a member’s strength at a particular skill. Likewise, Employer Scores quantify a member’s reputation as an employer. This visibility dramatically reduces transaction costs and risk stemming from uncertainty in an otherwise data-poor environment.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Udacity","_href":"/solutions/udacity","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","teacher-and-student-resources"],"id":"215","_txt":"From the Udacity website: We believe university-level education can be both high quality and low cost. Using the economics of the Internet, we've connected some of the greatest teachers to hundreds of thousands of students all over the world.\n\n"},{"name":"UgoRound Community Alert App and Platform","_href":"/solutions/ugoround-community-alert-app-and-platform","template":"solution","category":["other","education"],"tags":"connectivity","id":"22nq6cyk","_txt":"UgoRound is a free app available to download that sends alerts to citizens directly via their phones. Alerts can include Warnings, Incidents, or general notifications for events. Cities and public service (e.g Disaster and Emergency Management) agencies can send alerts to First to Know Groups and create geo fences where only those inside or close by will get the alert. It requires no registration by the individual users and alerts can be received anywhere in the world. The UgoRound app can be used by multiple agencies at once. Each agency can have access to the 'First to Know' Group which is set up under the jurisdiction of the city. This means people can receive alerts from multiple alert originators. Once the city has established their command and a series of 'First to Know' Groups, they can “share” access to Law Enforcement, Rescue Services, local municipalities etc. \n\nExamples of 'First to Know' Groups include:\n* Places of Worships\n* Schools and Universities\n* Hospitals\n* Local County or Council areas\n* Sporting Events\n* Police Stations\n\nAgencies can use the system for free for up to 2000 members. There is no possibility to register on the app. Tourists or out of town visitors are then more likely to use the App.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Luke Light","_href":"/solutions/unite-to-light-luke-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","id":"2apg90sk","_txt":"The Luke Light is a best-in-class, solar-powered task light specifically designed for people living without electricity, but it is great as a bedside reading light, camping light, or for your emergency kit. It's a great gift for a college-bound student's dorm room too. It can hang charging from your backpack while you hike and then help you find your way in the woods at night.\n\nThis product is a Buy One | Give One item -- For every light we sell, Unite to Light will donate one to a person living without electricity. We have seen the Luke Light increase graduation rates, illuminate a nighttime path for girls in refugee camps, and hung around the neck of a midwife birthing a baby. The power of this little light is much greater than 20 lumens.\n\nFeatures:\nWaterproof IP65\nLithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery\n8 hours of night light\n20 Lumen bright. 5000-7000 white daylight.\nAutomatic shut-off conserves battery\nStand, hook, hang or carry\nBendable arm multi-position task light\nDust-proof, shock-proof\nLightweight—just 6.45 ounces (183 grams)\nFolds to a small but mighty 3.7\" x 1\" x 3.37\" (fits in the palm of your hand)\nCE and RoHS Compliant\nMeets or exceeds all US and European health, safety, and environmental regulations\nOne-year warranty\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Charger Power Bank","_href":"/solutions/unite-to-light-solar-charger-power-bank","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"420","_txt":"Unite to Light Solar Charger Power Bank is a solar power battery park for mobile power charging. This product is a Buy One | Give One item -- For every Charger sold their partner, Unite to Light, will donate one to someone living without electricity: a midwife so that she has the tools she needs to save lives, a refugee who has lost everything, or a neighbor experiencing homelessness so that they can connect to services.      \n\nKey Features     \nOutdoor portable 8000 mAh lithium polymer battery pack with 3.75 watt, super-efficient solar panels.    \nCharges your cell phone three to four times with a full charge.    \nDual USB Output 2.1A: you can charge two devices at once.     \nCharges most USB devices: cell phones, smartphones, Kindles, GPS and MP3 players (and, in the developing world, fetal heart monitors).   \nSolar Rechargeable Battery (or use the micro USB cable to charge in a standard outlet).      \nDust-proof, shock-proof, lightweight, and water-resistant.         \nPowerful flashlight     \nThermal and overcurrent protections to protect your devices.     \n\n\n\n"},{"name":"UNIVAT","_href":"/solutions/univat","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"26mfh9pf","_txt":"\nOverview      \n\nThe need for clean water is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest issues. That coupled with the fact that ALL industry creates a waste stream, and many of these streams are left to sit in ever increasing ponds, dams and man-made lakes, and store not only the waste but until now, unrecoverable water.     \n\nThe UNIVAT SYSTEM enables the immediate separation (by way of 100% natural flocculants) to almost ALL of these streams regardless, then (by an intertwined 100% natural coagulant) pressing the now clear water out, leaving a dry form of the waste, which is then packaged for handling as part of the same process.    \n\nDescription      \n\nThere are several components that make up the ‘Univat System.’     \n\nThe Univat   \nThe Agent     \nThe Process      \n\nThe UNIVAT     \n\nIs a newly conceived machine, as the name suggests ONE VAT or tank?         \nThe unique design ability enables a more effective, efficient and less cumbersome way to treat foul water, effluents, and a huge array of industrial waste streams ranging from red muds, coals, sewage, ceramics, and asbestos to name just a handful.       \n\nWhy more efficient? The world best practise currently is to have several (5-7) machines in a process cycle, along with pumps, telemetry, and a host of maintenance ‘glitches’ that these nuances bring together.        \n\nThe UNIVAT completes these tasks in one vat, using gravity very cleverly (no pumps internally at all to transfer products and separation).     \n\n1.\tReceives the raw waste from stored pond via a pump.     \n2.\tIntroducing the propriety AGENT.       \n3.\tTransfers THAT balanced quantity into a lower chamber for process (and starts to refill the next batch).      \n4.\tThe process chamber agitates for a minute or less, converting the waste via a unique ‘ionisation’ into a separated entity, leaving totally clear water.      \n5.\tA press is activated, to squeeze the waste stream into briquettes whilst the water, is now cleared to enter another chamber (no pumps).      \n6.\tOnce the waste stream is pressed, it is then ushered into yet another inner chamber and directed into a bulka-bag…or in bigger models, a chute for conveyor, trucks or bins.      \n\nThe UNIVAT cleverly and effortlessly performs what are currently many interfaced separable machines.       \n\n\n\n\n\nThe AGENT         \n\nA mixture of 5 x 100% natural elements whereby a miniscule amount can be agitated at speed for less than a minute in the waste stream mix, where an ionic action enables all particulates to become HYDROPHOBIC (an aversion to water). This allows separation, and the coagulant allows pressing so as to become a hard, solid like item much like a brick. This promotes ease of handling.       \n\nThe results are that almost all traces of elements, BOD’s, COD’s, TDS, heavy  metals, arsenic, etc. are separated from the water, leaving it as clear as tap water with always a PH between 6.0- 6.5 at the end i.e. soft water.         \n\nThe PROCESS      \n\nThere are some necessary protocols that inherently are propriety domain, hence the patent.       \nThe waste stream enters the top chamber, works its way through varying procedures and then comes out in two parts,      \n1.\tClear Water        \n2.\tCompacted DRY (Briquettes)or powdered dry product (dependent on clients preference).       \n\nNotable Advantages     \n\na.\tComputerised validations, checking and control with remote (mobile app) access.      \nb.\tCameras for viewing internal processing.      \nc.\tSkid mounted and stand- alone power supply (no client involvement needed).     \nd.\t24 volt powered throughout with solar panels charging (small generator for standby if necessary).      \ne.\tWaste stream automatically already bagged for shipping or other control.      \nf.\tApproximate 20 Cu.M. per hour of liquidised waste converted in Model CFSU07.     \ng.\tAll stainless steel construction of all parts, in order to accommodate harsh environments and products.     \n\nUses and Viability of Dry Waste Streams       \n\nWhat to do with the waste streams now they are dry? Worst case is that Shire Councils will accept them (they do not accept sludge of any kind any more).\nMany waste streams are able to be value-added and many are able to be sold back to the ‘owner’ (i.e. Coal fines in ponds can be retrieved as a high-end product, much sought after…but no system until now. So, they dump it).      \n\nFertilisers, blending, and mixing with other streams to create (IE, Fly Ash and Red Mud will make a very hard wearing high heat resistant product, which is good for kilns, wear surfaces, transfer chutes, heat tiles, and road bases to name just a few).     \n\nAlmost ALL industrial, commercial and domestic waste can be treated. Some 40 different categories of industry have been identified with an unbelievable success rate.      \n\nPatents     \n\nA total of 38 claims embodying the ‘system’ complete have been filed under Patent Protocol in over fifteen countries and regions.     \nThe Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) was recently engaged to perform an International Search, findings were;      \n1.\tNOVELTY   all 38 claims        \n2.\tINVENTIVE  all 38 claims       \n3.\tCOMMERCI      \n\n"},{"name":"UCL-Ventura CPAP device","_href":"/solutions/university-college-london-ucl-ventura-cpap-device","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"26cmg676","_txt":"The UCL-Ventura breathing aid is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device that supports patients with breathing difficulties.  It works by pushing an air-oxygen mix into the mouth and nose at a continuous pressure, keeping airways open and increasing the amount of oxygen entering the blood stream. This breathing aid can be used to help Covid-19 patients with serious respiratory problems to breathe more easily and has been shown to help prevent the need for invasive ventilation.\nThe UCL-Ventura designs and manufacturing instructions have been released to help public health efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic emergency.  Access to this information will be provided at no cost to governments, relevant industry manufacturers, academics and health experts. However, if you do not have access to the manufacturing capabilities to produce devices and you have a specific request for devices to be supplied internationally please contact the team directly.\n\n\nSummary Specs:\n- The device is a stand-alone flow generator. Used in conjunction with the associated circuit, it can provide CPAP support for patients with COVID-19 who are hypoxaemic, tachypnoeic, and have increased work of breathing despite supplemental face mask oxygen.\n- The device is powered purely by 4-bar oxygen (no electricity/medical air required).- The device can provide an oxygen concentration to the patient of 30-95%.\n- The level of CPAP is dictated by the rating of the PEEP valve at the patient mask.\n- Suggested range of operation: CPAP of 5-10 cmH2O, titrate oxygen to targeted SpO2 oxygen. The circuit should be set-up with a 20 cmH2O safety PEEP valve (placed near the oxygen analyser). Patients requiring more support may benefit from more sophisticated devices.\n- The device and the patient circuit has been re-engineered to produce more comfort to the patient in terms of reduced circuit resistance, and significantly reduced oxygen utilization. \n\n"},{"name":"The Conventor","_href":"/solutions/university-of-minnesota-the-conventor","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"250f1xu0","_txt":"**Information updated: April 24th 2020**\n\nThis is an AmbuBag device.\n\nThe emergency ventilator alternative device uses an electrically powered robotic arm to mechanically compress an off-the-shelf adult resuscitation bag. The device is an entirely mechanical solution and can also be configured with airflow accessories in multiple ways to best accommodate on-the-ground needs at different clinical facilities.\n\nThis is a Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) device.\n\n"},{"name":"Score Stove 2","_href":"/solutions/university-of-nottingham-score-stove-2","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["empowering-people","energy-generation"],"id":"558","_txt":"The Score Stove 2 is a low-smoke cook stove with high combustion efficiency. When cooking with wood fuel or other fuels such as dung or crop residuals, it produces additional electrical energy through the combustion heat. Using the electro-acoustic effect with the help of an innovative device, powerful sound waves are produced in combination with a linear electrical generator. The sound emitted by the stove is no louder than a hum.\n\nThe electricity produced by the Score Stove can be used to charge 12 V batteries or to provide main AC voltage. The Score Stove uses 30 to 50% less wood than the conventional 3 stone stove, thus, reducing deforestation.\n\nThe Score Stove may help to provide small-scale electricity generation to areas where supply is limited. As the stove traps the heat and smoke which are produced by the fire, it reduces the amount of smoke that escapes into the air and therefore minimizes negative health effects for the families. It also has a positive environmental effect, as the stove consumes much less wood than a normal 3 stone fire stove, thanks to its energy-saving design.\n\n"},{"name":"PeRSo","_href":"/solutions/university-of-southampton-perso","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"25det24g","_txt":"**Information updated: May 3rd 2020**\n\nThis is an Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hood.\n\nPersonal respirators use a fan to draw in air, through a filter, and deliver it to an enclosed hood or face mask. PeRSo (Personal Respirator Southampton) consists of a fabric hood which covers the wearer’s head, and a plastic visor to protect their face. A small portable unit delivers clean air through a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter to the wearer from a battery-powered fan pack mounted on a belt.\n\nThese respirators have to be safe and comfortable when worn continuously for 8-9 hours. The PeRSo prototype is designed to be light weight and quiet, because the fan is far away from the user’s head.\nRegarding practical use, the aim is such that the PeRSo is reusable over the duration of the pandemic, ideally for a period of 6 months, and therefore easily decontaminated and cleaned.\n\n"},{"name":"University of the People","_href":"/solutions/university-of-the-people","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","teacher-and-student-resources"],"id":"252","_txt":"University of the People (UoPeople) is a non-profit, online academic institution that provides a tuition-free education to anyone around the world. UoPeople’s mission strives to provide access to undergraduate degree programs for qualified individuals, despite financial, geographic or societal constraints. Currently, UoPeople offers Associate (2-year) and Bachelor (4-year) degree programs in Business Administration and Computer Science. Students must demonstrate English proficiency in order to apply, but introductory English language courses are offered to qualified applicants who do not meet this requirement. Applicants are required to submit an one-time application of $10-$50, based on the student’s native country and economic background. Administrative fees to cover exam processing are covered by a $100 fee per each course. Applicants in need may apply for scholarships.\n\nIn line with other online education platforms, UoPeople operates on a limited budget, employs collaborative and open-source e-learning tools, and hosts online study communities where students share resources and discuss weekly topics. However, UoPeople is distinct in that it offers specific degrees to a selected class. The inaugural class, which began courses in 2009, consisted of 177 students from 49 countries. A community of educators comprised of active and retired professors, librarians, master-level students and other professionals participate in the educational activity and oversee the assessment process of this tuition-free online education model. Former presidents of New York University, the University of Oxford, and the Indian Institute of Technology sit on UoPeople’s President’s Council, a team that works closely with UoPeople’s founder to bring together decades of experience and advance the mission of UoPeople. Successful UoPeople graduates have gone on to programs at world-renowned institutions such as New York University-Abu Dhabi, demonstrating the strength and integrity of UoPeople’s educational partnerships.\n\n"},{"name":"Badger Shield Negative Pressure Isolation Head Box","_href":"/solutions/university-of-wisconsin-madison-makerspace-badger-shield-negative-pressure-isolation-head-box","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"2555il99","_txt":"This is a negative pressure isolation head box.\n\nAlso known as the Badger Box, this is a chamber that is placed around the hospitalized patient’s head to contain flashing droplets and airborne particles/viruses. The box also has four “hand holes”, through which medical personnel can access the patient’s face using pre-installed gloves, without having to remove the box from the patient’s head. The head box is designed as a single use, single patient item.\nThe head box design and manufacturing guidance has been published as open source, freely available documentation, such that those in need can manufacture boxes themselves. The boxes are also available through the Makerspace.\n\n"},{"name":"Badger Shield Open Source Face Shield V4","_href":"/solutions/university-of-wisconsin-madison-makerspace-badger-shield-open-source-face-v4","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"2555arhf","_txt":"This is a protective face shield.\n\nThe shield is designed to be single use and comprises a foam forehead band and rigid plastic mask.\nThe face shield design and manufacturing guidance has been published as open source, freely available documentation, such that those in need can manufacture shields themselves. The masks are also available through Shield Net (https://shield-net.org/) who pair manufacturers with organizations in need of medical face shields.\n\n"},{"name":"Badger Shield Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Hood","_href":"/solutions/university-of-wisconsin-madison-makerspace-badger-shield-powered-air-purifying-respirator-papr-hood","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ppe","id":"25552ju5","_txt":"\nThis is an Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hood.\n\nThe hood is designed to be worn by medical staff and is used to filter air and inflate a bubble around the wearer’s head to reject any contaminants. The hoods connect to commercial blowers typically owned by hospitals.\n\nThe PAPR hood can be cleaned and reused.\n\nPAPRs were originally designed for use in industry and manufacturing for activities like auto body painting, welding, and other tasks that create noxious fumes. They consist of a belt worn blower that is battery powered. It uses a filter similar to the ones used in N95/N99 masks to filter room air and deliver it through a flexible hose fitted on the back of the hood. The air then inflates the hood, creating positive pressure that inhibits unfiltered air from entering the hood. The air then escapes through a neck opening into the wearers clothes.\n\nThe hood design and manufacturing guidance has been published as open source, freely available documentation, such that those in need can manufacture boxes themselves. Hoods are also available through an intake request form on the Makerspace.\n\n"},{"name":"BRCK","_href":"/solutions/brck","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"connectivity, devices","id":"501","_txt":"BRCK is a device that brings the internet to remote locations, even without electricity.\n\nThe BRCK’s backup battery and multiple ways of connecting to various networks offers users consistent connectivity even when networks are down and power is sporadic. From coders working in internet cafes in Nairobi to farmers working miles from large conurbations, the BRCK is designed to keep its users connected to the internet under the most difficult circumstances.\n\nBRCK units can pick up internet connectivity from various channels, such as:\n-Ethernet\n-Wifi bridge\n-Wireless 2G, 3G and 4G networks\n-Net SIM card\n-Satellite\n\nEach BRCK is connected to the BRCK Cloud, which lets users check on their BRCK from anywhere in the world even if they’re not directly connected to it and, if needed, set up alerts and applications. More importantly, the cloud contains information about the mobile phone networks in each country, so BRCKs can be configured to the latest settings as and when needed. The package is designed so that, even without electricity, users can always connect to the web.\n\nApplications:\n- Field and Travel Teams\n- Remote Systems Monitoring\n- Medium and Small Business Network\n- Support Teams\n- Personal Networking\n\n"},{"name":"VecnaCares CliniPAK","_href":"/solutions/vecnacares-clinipak","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"677","_txt":"VecnaCares builds and deploys the CliniPAK, a solar-powered, rugged server and power management system for ultra-low resource environments. The CliniPAK creates a digital connection for a specified area, enabling users to connect and implement data collection devices on a local access network without the need for internet, Wi-Fi or a cell network. Quickly set up local connectivity hot-spots in otherwise offline settings. The CliniPAK creates its own WiFi network that enables connected mobile devices to collect data securely and real time. Designed for low-resource settings, the CliniPAK runs off solar power, car battery, and AC power. The CliniPAK 6.0 is a portable local network, data lockbox and charging station all-in-one.\nFeatures:\n-Upload data to the cloud when connectivity is available\n-Reporting through CliniPAK or Cloud on demand\n-Create digital connection area for tablets to load software on LAN without internet, WiFi, cell, or power\n-Sync data to CliniPAK for secure storage\n-Deploy software as a web service over CliniPAK intranet to allow multiple providers continuous point-of-case data collection\n-Access patient record simultaneously, for real-time information on multiple devices\n\n"},{"name":"VentilAid","_href":"/solutions/ventilaid","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"258kk296","_txt":"**Information updated: April 29th 2020**\n\n\nThis is a Pneumatic device.\n\nVentilAid is a simple device for non-invasive ventilation. It is especially projected to help patients suffering from COVID-19. VentilAid helps breathing, prevents alveoli from collapsing and monitors patients health.\n\nSummary Specs:\n* This is a Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) device.\n* The device does not have an interface but can be connected to a computer screen or smartphone. \n* Automatic function in CPAP and BiPAP modes\n* Up to 70% FiO2\n* Pressure up to 15 cm H2O (with a greater technical capablity of up to 30cm H2O)\n\n(more details can be found on the project websites - see links below)\n\n"},{"name":"AIRA","_href":"/solutions/ventilator-project-aira","template":"solution","category":["medical","covid19"],"tags":"ventilator","id":"24m97w9z","_txt":"**Information updated: May 18th 2020**\n\nThis is a Bellows device\n\nThis is a ventilator designed specifically for the COVID-19 response to be manufactured and deployed as soon as possible. The target price point is $5,000.\n\nSpecs Summary:\n* The Aira is now in production.\n* This is a Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) device, a Volume Control (VCV) device, and a Pressure Support (PSV) \n* Mean Airway Pressure of 0-70 cmH20\n* 1.8 litre air volume.\n* Battery Backup of 10hrs\n* Screen size of 7in displaying\n    - Breath Rate\n    - PEEP\n    - Peak Inspiratory Pressure \n    - Mean Airway Pressure\n    - Graphic Waveforms\n* Controls include\n    - Breath Rate\n    - PEEP\n    - FIO2\n    - I:E Ratio\n    - Inspiratory Time\n    - Pressure Control\n    - Pressure Support\n    - Tidal Volume\n    \n\n(The project specs have not been released. TEL has reached out to the team to gather more information asap)\n\n\n"},{"name":"VerBien","_href":"/solutions/verbien","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","medical-and-surgical"],"id":"511","_txt":"The main objective of “Ver Bien para Aprender Mejor” (Good Vision to learn better) is to assist Mexican children with visual acuity deficiencies such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, amblyopia and astigmatism. These problems can be corrected with a pair of eyeglasses.\n\nThe replicable program relies on public school teachers to identify students with potential visual acuity problems. A specialized optometric examination is directly carried out in schools by a team of optometrists from “Ver Bien para Aprender Mejor”. As a result of this examination, the optometrist delivers a personal prescription for every student with visual problems.\n\n"},{"name":"CarePack","_href":"/solutions/vestergaard-carepack","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children, vaccination","id":"406","_txt":"CarePack® is a flexible package of multiple health interventions designed for integrated and cost-effective health programmes. Each CarePack® can be adapted to a variety of health programming objectives.\n\nCarePack® is ideal for:\n- HIV Programmes\n- Integrated Prevention Campaigns\n- Maternal Health\n\nAll CarePacks® are designed to be user-friendly and self-managed. Since repeat interventions are impediments to the rapid scale-up and success of public health programs,  standard components of a CarePack® are long-lasting. All components have been rigorously tested to demonstate health impact, and meet the highest regulatory standards for efficacy.\n\n\n"},{"name":"PermaNet","_href":"/solutions/vestergaard-permanet","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","vaccination"],"id":"326","_txt":"PermaNet® long-lasting insecticidal bed nets (LLIN) play a critical role in the fight against malaria. Vector control tools are the main way to prevent and reduce malaria transmission, a disease that kills over 400,000 people a year. Recommended by the World Health Organization, PermaNet® LLINs last for a minimum of 3 years and require no re-treatment or dipping. PermaNet® 2.0 remains the most widely tested LLIN and is pre-treated with deltamethrin. PermaNet® 3.0 utilizes a combination of pyrethroid insecticide and piperonyl butoxide (PBO) and was deployed as the first PBO LLIN on the market designed to fight insecticide resistance. More than 800 million PermaNet® bed nets have been produced since 2002, protecting over an estimated 1.6 billion people.         \n\n"},{"name":"Village Savings and Loan Associations","_href":"/solutions/village-savings-and-loans-loan-associations","template":"solution","category":["other","partners"],"tags":["financial-tools","100-under-100"],"id":"635","_txt":"A Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) is a group of people who save together and take small loans from those savings. The activities of the group run in cycles of one year, after which the accumulated savings and the loan profits are distributed back to members.The purpose of a VSLA is to provide simple savings and loan facilities in a community that does not have easy access to formal financial services.\n\nA VSLA is a more transparent, structured and democratic version of the informal savings groups found in villages and slums in many parts of the developing world. The main difference is that the VSL methodology is a better organized and more accountable system that even the least literate, least influential member of the group can understand and trust.\n\n\n\n"},{"name":"Centrifuge 2.0","_href":"/solutions/voca-centrifuge-2-0","template":"solution","category":"agriculture","tags":"methods-and-learning, productivity-tools","id":"746","_txt":"Created by VOCA, the Centrifuge 2.0 is a low-cost centrifuge design for the extraction of avocado oil. The team is currently designing a set of centrifuge technologies to allow the production of avocado oil at the local level in small villages in Tanzania.\n\nVOCA's ultimate goal is to empower locals to produce high-quality avocado oil to be used and sold locally.\n\n"},{"name":"Volcano Stove III","_href":"/solutions/volcano-grills-stove-iii","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"293","_txt":"The portable Volcano Stove collapses down to 5\" and makes use of passive ventilation for highly efficient cooking. Although too heavy for backpacking, it is highly portable for car camping or travel. It can be powered by three different cooking fuels--propane, charcoal, and wood, performing efficiently in all three catagories. Available for online purchase. Wholesale pricing available.\n\n"},{"name":"WakaWaka Light","_href":"/solutions/wakawaka-light","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"lighting","id":"333","_txt":"The WakaWaka Light is an efficient solar lamp, providing 16 hrs of safe light on a single day of sunlight. \n\n\nSpecial Features\n\nSolar charge time:\t\n- 75% full in 6 hrs around 50 degrees latitude (NY)\n\nLED burn time:\n- 100% brightness = 8 hrs\n- 50% brightness = 16 hrs\n- 10% brightness = 80 hrs\n\nExtra functions:\n- SOS emergency signal\n- auto energy saving mode\n- 200% torch mode, switches to 100% after 30 seconds\n\n\n"},{"name":"CampTap","_href":"/solutions/wash-innovation-sp-z-o-camptap","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"2jdseued","_txt":"CampTap is a portable sink designed to increase handwashing and conserve water where access to running water is not available. Humanitarian Aid, Emergency Response, Camping & outdoor and outdoor workers. It works thanks to gravity (no electricity or pumps are needed) and enables the hygienic and economical use of water. Highlights of CampTap: \n\n* MOBILE: small, foldable, and easy to transport.\n* HANDS-FREE: elbow use allows for minimal hand touching and foot pedal (optional) allows for non-contact handwashing.\n* WATER-SAVING: control and save water usage thanks to our tap with a latch and a needle stream nozzle.\n* EASY-TO-USE: easy to operate by children and people with disabilities.\nCampTap has a modular structure allowing for customization for your individual needs. For large orders, we may modify our devices to meet even the most demanding needs.\n\n"},{"name":"HandyShower","_href":"/solutions/wash-innovation-sp-z-o-handyshower","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"2jdrdj7g","_txt":"HandyShower is a portable outdoor shower with tap and bidet feature. HandyShower allows you to maintain hygiene in situations when standard solutions become unreliable or unavailable. The device is designed for everyone who has or may have a problem with access to running water, especially for: Humanitarian Aid, Emergency Response, Camping & outdoor and outdoor workers. It works thanks to gravity (no electricity or pumps are needed) and enables the hygienic and economical use of water. Highlights of HandyShower: \n* WATER-SAVING: you can control over water usage with our self-closing shower head. \n* MULTI-USE: thanks to different nozzles the device can be used as a faucet, a shower or a bidet. \n* HANDS-FREE: a foot pedal enables washing hands without touching the shower head. \n* PORTABLE: compact, small and simple. The most advanced kit weighs only 500g \nHandyShower has a modular structure allowing for customization for your individual needs. For large orders, we may modify our devices to meet even the most demanding needs.\n\n\n"},{"name":"WaterAid Ecosan Latrine","_href":"/solutions/wateraid-ecosan-latrine","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"h1qujke","_txt":"The Ecosan Latrine features a built-in system ensuring separate storage of feces, urine and cleaning water. This technology includes two separate chambers for urine and feces, allowing them to compost into plant nutrients and fertilizer, respectively. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the Ecosan Latrine is not considered easy, as it requires special orientation and care. However, desludging is not required. The Ecosan Latrine is sustainable over the long-term, but is of higher cost comparable to a normal pit latrine.\n\n"},{"name":"WATERisLIFE Straw","_href":"/solutions/waterislife-straw","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"506","_txt":"The WATERisLIFE Straw is a small, portable filtration device that provides pure, clean drinking water whenever it is immersed into a water source (just like a normal straw). \n\nWhen used, the WATERisLIFE Straw filters out waterborne diseases which account for over 6,500 deaths every day – 5,000 of those being children. The Straw is proven to be effective against waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, guinea worm and diarrhea, removing particles as small as fifteen microns. \n\nEach straw is sponsored at $10 per unit.\n\n"},{"name":"The Drinkable Book","_href":"/solutions/waterislife-the-drinkable-book","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"507","_txt":"The Drinkable Book is a portable water purification system. Each page of the book is its own little filter that can clean up to 100 liters of water (approximately a 30-day supply). Each Drinkable Book can provide a single person with up to four years of clean water.\n\nResearchers at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Virginia developed a special type of paper coated in silver nano particles, which kill bacteria. As contaminated water passes through the paper, bacteria absorb the silver ions, killing them instantaneously and rendering the water potable.\n\nIn an effort to educate the people using the book, each page is printed with guidelines and tips for safe water consumption.\nResearchers at Carnegie Mellon and University of Virginia developed a special kind of paper that’s coated in silver nanoparticles, which kill bacteria.  As dirty water passes through the paper, bacteria absorbs the silver ions which causes it to die.\n\nIn an effort to educate the people using the book, each page comes printed with guidelines and tips for safe water consumption. \n\n"},{"name":"ClariWash Self Washing Filtration System","_href":"/solutions/waterreach-clariwash-self-washing-filtration-system","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"14mbnqwt","_txt":"The ClariWash Self-washing Filtration System provides centralized water treatment for use in development or disaster response. It is comprised of a self-washing clarifier and filter system to purify water and provide centralized treatment to communities. A single modular unit can provide water treatment for 1300 people at 15 L/person/day.   \n\nThe system is replicable and scalable and requires no power supply to operate. A modular version for rapid deployment can be locally assembled in a workshop setting, and does not require a manufacturing process. Alternatively, units can be made in the UK and exported to the site/country required.\n\nThe backwash system has no moving parts and requires no external power, therefore it requires no operator intervention to facilitate backwashing. Both the tube settler and filter are washed in the same wash cycle. No chemicals are used (dependant on water quality) other than chlorine tablets. \n\nThe process comprises of:\n* Inlet cavitating static mixer which reduces the repellent charge on particles allowing agglomeration to occur\n* Inlet aeration to precipitate dissolved iron etc\n* Inlet reservoir which provides water for siphon priming and residence time\n* Tube settler which increases particle settling velocities. Settlement cloud in the transition zone between turbulent and lamellar flow intercepts more particles reducing filtration load allowing more turbid water to be treated\n* Pressure filtration nominally at 10m/h but adjustable to suit water quality. Advanced filtration media for best water quality although filter sand can be used.\n* Chlorination and disinfection before supply\n* The system utilises a siphon to reverse flow & backwash the filter. \n\nA full diagram of the system is shown under Additional Information below.\n\n\n"},{"name":"Solar Suitcase","_href":"/solutions/we-care-solar-suitcase","template":"solution","category":["energy","medical"],"tags":"energy-generation, medical-and-surgical","id":"216","_txt":"\nThe Solar Suitcase is a rugged, compact, easy-to-use solar electric system that provides last-mile health facilities with highly efficient medical lighting and power for mobile communication and medical appliances. This prewired device has been tested and proven in thousands of health centers. Designed to support timely and efficient emergency obstetric care, the We Care Solar Suitcase can also be used in a range of medical and humanitarian settings. The newest version of the award-winning Solar Suitcase incorporates years of human-centered design and field research and includes improved safety features, enhanced functionality, greater durability, and an improved user interface. It is easy to install and requires minimal maintenance. A 5-year, 20Ah lithium ferrous phosphate battery allows for a minimum of 240 watt-hours of energy storage, ensuring light throughout the night.    \n\nThe Solar Suitcase features:     \n- A water- and dust-tight case that becomes a cabinet that mounts to the wall.   \n- A 100 watt solar panel to be mounted to the wall (smaller portable panels can be sent in emergency relief settings).           \n- Four high-efficiency, water-resistant, LED lights with color-rendering capacity suitable for medical and surgical procedures, including a light expansion box.    \n- An integrated 12V, 20Ah lithium ferrous phosphate battery designed to last at least five years.     \n- A custom display and user interfaces for simple and intuitive operation.     \n- Two 12V DC accessory (lighter) sockets.         \n- Two USB ports     \n- Two expansion ports for optional accessories or additional lights.      \n- A 40’ homerun cable and all the hardware needed to install the Solar Suitcase and solar panel.       \n- Two rechargeable LED headlamps.        \n- An electronic fetal heart rate monitor (fetal Doppler) including rechargeable AA batteries.        \n- An AA/AAA rechargeable battery charger.         \n- An electronic infrared thermometer.          \n\nIn addition to powering headlamps, fetal Dopplers and infrared thermometers, the Solar Suitcase has been used to power range of devices for primary care, such as:       \n- Tablets and e-readers equipped with educational materials     \n- Laptop computers      \n- Portable ultrasound equipment        \n- Nebulizers for treatment of asthma       \n- Electronic blood pressure cuffs     \n- Radios for referral communication      \n\n"},{"name":"Wecyclers","_href":"/solutions/wecyclers","template":"solution","category":["water","other","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","sanitation"],"id":"348","_txt":"Wecyclers solves the urban waste challenge for households and recyclers. Wecyclers uses a fleet of low-cost cargo bicycles to offer convenient household recycling service in densely populated low-income neighborhoods. We motivate families to recycle plastic bottles, plastic sachets, and aluminum cans through our SMS-based incentive program. For every kilogram of material that families recycle with us, they receive redeemable Wecyclers points over their cell phones in return. Families can then redeem their points for goods that they value, such as cell phone minutes, basic food items, and household goods. Families receive collection reminders and rewards updates directly on their mobile phones making the benefits of recycling immediate.\n\nAfter collection, Wecyclers aggregates the material at the household level to sell to local recycling processors. Wecyclers provides a consistent supply of well-sorted, high quality recyclable material to processors alleviating their supply constraints.\n\n"},{"name":"WaterBuck Pump","_href":"/solutions/well-waterboy-products-waterbuck-pump","template":"solution","category":["agriculture","water"],"tags":"irrigation, collection-storage-and-transport","id":"572","_txt":"The capacity, depth and ease of operation of conventional manual lift pumps have improved little since introduced. Fetching water in developing countries is very time-consuming, especially if much water is needed. Using conventional pumps, an average of 5 to 6 gallons per-minute can be pumped from shallow wells. The depth is also limited by the physical power a human can exert in lifting the column of water, which practically is around 230 feet.\n\nThe WaterBuck Pump is a powerful and efficient shallow and deep-well hand pump. The pump is designed to operate the same reciprocating lift pumps as those used in the windmill industry. The mechanics of this unique pump are unlike any conventional water well hand pump, enabling an operator to pump volumes of water from shallow wells with the same effort over conventional manual lift pumps. Practical amounts of water can now be pumped from much greater depths (700 feet is anticipated) under human power. Time spent pumping water needed for daily use can be greatly reduced.\n\nThe limits of the WaterBuck Pump are not yet known considering its newness and a wide variety of applications. However, in comparison to other powerful non-electric pumps with the same application, the WaterBuck exceeds the peak capacity of a 12-foot-diameter windmill by 60%.\n\nThe WaterBuck Pump is a water supply system for communities that have static water levels up to 200 feet with a capacity of up to 55 gallons per-minute. It can also pump uphill, supply water for furrow irrigation and pressurize tanks for drip irrigation or indoor plumbing. The pump can be adapted to accommodate a second lever and twin cylinders, allowing capacity to double with two to four operators pumping simultaneously.  A manual well pump of this caliber can be a great long-term asset for off-grid homesteaders and communities in developing countries. \n\n"},{"name":"Mobile Monitor (MoMo)","_href":"/solutions/welldone-mobile-monitor-momo","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"456","_txt":"MoMo (Mobile Monitor) is a custom-built sensor, which collects valuable hand pump information, including activity and performance metrics. This information is used to improve the accountability in the developing world so we can keep hand pumps working longer.       \n\n"},{"name":"Wello WaterWheel","_href":"/solutions/wello-water-waterwheel","template":"solution","category":["water","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","collection-storage-and-transport"],"id":"266","_txt":"Wello Water has developed a wide range of concepts and designs in collaboration with the WaterWheel’s intended users, and identified the features that were most important to them.  The resulting prototype is the WaterWheel 2.0.\n\nWomen spend over 25% of their time each day collecting water. With the WaterWheel, they can now transport 50L at once – between 3 and 5 times the amount of water possible as compared to traditional methods.\n\nThe WaterWheel’s cap-in-cap design prevents recontamination at the point of use. The single most effective strategy to reduce incidents of diarrheal disease (the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 5, according to the WHO)\n\nThe WaterWheel is manufactured from high-quality, human-safe plastics. It’s designed to be long lasting and handle the roughest terrain.\n\nThe WaterWheel’s form was inspired by the shape of the traditional matka – designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and a clear indication of the WaterWheel’s intended purpose (clean water!).\n\nIn recognition of the fact that the people who need the WaterWheel the most have the least ability to pay for it, Wello developed a business model that will enable them to offer the WaterWheel at an affordable price. Local manufacturing (in Ahmedabad, India) and CSR partnerships help us keep costs as low as possible.\n\n"},{"name":"HandyPod","_href":"/solutions/wetlands-work-handypod","template":"solution","category":"water","id":"1dc9ebzr","_txt":"The Handy Pod is a water treatment system designed to filter wastewater in floating communities using natural vegetation. The Handy Pod is inserted under a floating house’s toilet, capturing the raw sewage into an expandable bag, called a digester. The Pod uses microbes and fungi to break down the organic sludge into gases such as carbon dioxide, ammonia, and hydrogen. \n\nWhile some microbes in the waste survive the first step of filtration, they are then washed into a pod filled  with water hyacinth. The hyacinth roots collect bacteria, leaving the water surrounding it safe enough to play and swim in, but not drink. Further testing is being conducted in order to fully treat the wastewater. \n\n\n"},{"name":"Children's Wheelchairs","_href":"/solutions/wheelchairs-of-hope-children-s","template":"solution","category":["medical","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","women-and-children"],"id":"614","_txt":"Wheelchairs of Hope has developed a light-weight and affordable plastic wheelchair designed to provide a proper fit and postural support, and to meet the common needs of disabled children aged 5-9 years old.\n\nWheelchairs of Hope is a business-managed, humanitarian social-impact initiative led by a group of experienced entrepreneurs with a social agenda that manufacture and distribute an innovative, leight weight and durable children's wheelchair oriented toward developing environments.\n\nThese wheelchairs meet the guidelines set forth by the World Health Organization.\n\n"},{"name":"WikiHouse","_href":"/solutions/wikihouse","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"478","_txt":"WikiHouse is an open source construction set that can be used to build homes and shelters. The website allows anyone to design, download, and print CNC-milled houses and components.  Once printed, the units can be assembled with minimal skill or training. \n\nThe free library is compiled from a community of designers from around the world that create and share their designs. \n\nWikihouse has a plugin for the 3D modeling software 'SketchUp,'  which can be used to generate cutting files for house parts. Users can then use a CNC machine to 'print' the parts from material like plywood. \n\nHouses can be assembled in as little as a day. \n\n"},{"name":"Wikibooks","_href":"/solutions/wikimedia-foundation-wikibooks","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"131","_txt":"Wikibooks is a Wikimedia project for collaboratively writing open-content textbooks that anyone, including you, can edit right now by clicking on the edit link that appears near the top of each Wikibooks page. Wikibooks has two sub-projects; Wikijunior which is aimed at children and the Cookbook which is our collection of recipes and culinary topics. Contributors maintain the property rights to their contributions, while the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License and the GNU Free Documentation License makes sure that the submitted version and its derivative works will always remain freely distributable and reproducible.\n\n"},{"name":"Wikiversity","_href":"/solutions/wikimedia-foundation-wikiversity","template":"solution","category":"education","tags":"teacher-and-student-resources","id":"130","_txt":"Wikiversity is a learning community. Learning and discovery are vital, ongoing aspects of life and society. The Wikiversity community aims to further the discovery and distribution of knowledge in a very natural way, by helping people to learn and to share learning resources.\nYou can use Wikiversity to find information, ask questions, or learn more about a subject. You can explore knowledge at Wikiversity through advanced study and research. You can also use Wikiversity to share your knowledge about a subject with others by building learning materials.\nFor a longer description, see What is Wikiversity?\n\n"},{"name":"Wonderbag","_href":"/solutions/wonderbag","template":"solution","category":["energy","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","clean-cookstoves"],"id":"323","_txt":"The Wonderbag is a heat-retention cooking bag.\n\nA Wonderbag is an insulated bag in which people can cook anything from meaty stews and vegetable curries to simple rice and soups. You kick-start the cooking process by heating your pot of food on the stove, then place it in the Wonderbag.\n\nWonderbag's insulating properties allow food that has been brought to the boil to finish cooking while in the bag. This greatly reduces the use of additional energy. This means families can cook hot meals while saving energy and money. It also means less time tending to the cooking food. Now time can be better spent looking after children, earning an income or doing essential chores.  The slowed cooking process, combined with sealing the pot in the Wonderbag, ensures the flavours and nutrients are retained inside the pot - not evaporated into thin air.\n\nBenefits:\n- Can reduce a family's fuel usage up to 30% - saving money and easing poverty\n- Reduces CO2 emissions\n- Reduces toxic fumes which means less respiratory problems and other diseases, particularly in children\n- Reduces accidents in the kitchen, because stoves are used less\n- Reduces time spent cooking, giving more time for child-care and other activities\n- Saves water: when the pot is insulated in a Wonderbag at a fairly constant temperature, less evaporation occurs, so less water is needed\n- Saves food: 20% of all staple food in Africa is burned, due to pots being placed on open fires and unregulated stove tops. With Wonderbag, no burning occurs.\n\n"},{"name":"Buffalo Bicycle","_href":"/solutions/world-bicycle-relief-buffalo","template":"solution","category":["housing","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","transportation"],"id":"604","_txt":"Buffalo bicycles are strong, durable bicycles that are designed to help people in rural Africa carry heavy loads long distances. During the assembly process, the Africa-based product management team oversees a fleet of riders who test current and potential components under punishing field conditions. Buffalo bicycles are compatible with locally available spare parts, ensuring that with proper maintenance they will last for years.\n\nBuffalo bicycle components are sourced from manufacturers in Asia who produce each part to the World Bicycle Relief's specifications. Each Buffalo bike comes with a small toolkit and a pump for basic maintenance; to ensure that bicycle owners have access to local, qualified repair service, World Bicycle Relief has developed a Field Mechanics Training Program to accompany distribution.\n\nBuffalo Bicycles are designed, tested and assembled in Africa, providing jobs in the local economy. There are facilities in Angola, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.\n\n"},{"name":"World Health Partners","_href":"/solutions/world-health-partners","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"mobile-health","id":"488","_txt":"World Health Partners combines existing social and economic infrastructure with communication, diagnostics, and medical technology to deliver health and reproductive health services to rural, marginalized communities in the developing world.\n\nWHP establishes large-scale, cost-effective health service networks through a holistic, scalable, replicable model that can be applied to low resource settings.\n\nWHP serves almost 3.2 million people in 1,000 villages and is still expanding.\n\n"},{"name":"SaniShop","_href":"/solutions/world-toilet-organisation-sanishop","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"sanitation","id":"409","_txt":"SaniShop is a social enterprise that improves sanitation conditions globally by empowering local entrepreneurs. \n\nBased on a “social franchise” model, SaniShop involves training local masons in developing countries to build and sell toilets to their community. By empowering individuals to develop entrepreneurial skills, the SaniShop model provides livelihoods to local masons and sales agents. In addition to job creation, masons and sales agents are trained to deliver sustainable sanitation solutions to their communities, thereby improving the sanitation conditions in villages. SaniShop sales agents are also trained in facilitating Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) workshops.\n\n"},{"name":"Worldreader E-Books","_href":"/solutions/worldreader-e-books","template":"solution","category":["education","partners"],"tags":["100-under-100","teacher-and-student-resources, devices"],"id":"325","_txt":"Worldreader’s mission is to make digital books available to all in the developing world, enabling millions of people to improve their lives. Digital technology is sharply reducing the cost and complexity of delivering reading material everywhere. Worldreader is developing the systems and the partnerships to get e-readers – and the life-changing, power-creating ideas contained in e-books – into the hands and minds of people in the developing world.\n\nWorldreader uses e-readers, existing mobile phone infrastructure and declining technology costs to put a huge range of digital books in their hands.\n\nWorldreader Mobile App:\nWorldreader has partnered with biNu, an App developer based in Sydney. biNu’s patented technology delivers a smart phone like experience to low end feature phones— enabling millions of people in the world’s poorest places access to Facebook, Twitter, Local News, Google—and, now, Worldreader Mobile.\n\n"},{"name":"Tirta Cupumanik (TCM) Ceramic Water Filter","_href":"/solutions/yayasan-tirta-indonesia-mandiri-cupumanik-tcm-ceramic-water-filter","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"504","_txt":"The TCM (Tirta Cupumanik) ceramic filter provides potable water from nearly any raw water source, such as shallow wells, deep wells, piped water and ponds. The filter eliminates as much as 99.88% bacteria, and to some extent reduces iron and manganese contents in the water. The TCM ceramic filter cannot treat saline/brackish water or colored water or water that contains heavy/hazardous metals. A pretreatment process will be needed for this water before treating it with the ceramic filter. \n\nThe filter is made from locally available materials, such as clay and risk husks. Proper mixture of clay powder, fine rice husks and water is pressed to form a pot and then fired in a kiln at temperatures over 800 degrees Celsius to produce a low fired ceramic pot. A silver nitrate solution is applied to prevent the growth of viruses and bacteria in the water. TCM ceramic filter is produced by Yayasan Tirta Indonesia Mandiri, a non-profit organization with its mission to provide access of potable water to the people of Indonesia. \n\n"},{"name":"Zambulance","_href":"/solutions/zambikes-zambulance","template":"solution","category":"medical","id":"180","_txt":"The Zambulance is a low cost way to comfortably transport patients for medical treatment. It contains a mattress and is completely covered by cloth with a side flap for access. The Zambulance can be pulled by any bicycle. It can be used in remote areas where patients currently have to be carried or pushed in a wheelbarrow. With this vehicle they can be quickly and safely transported for medical treatment.\n\n"},{"name":"Zamcart","_href":"/solutions/zambikes-zamcart","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"transportation","id":"179","_txt":"Zamcart Is a versatile, low-cost trailer meant to be attached to a bicycle. It is primarily meant for agricultural use but customizations for many purposes can be requested by the customer. The cart has large wheels for rough terrain and can support up to 250 kg. It can attach to almost any bicycle.\n\n"},{"name":"Sanitary Pads For Africa","_href":"/solutions/zana-africa-sanitary-pads-for","template":"solution","category":"medical","tags":"women-and-children","id":"171","_txt":"Globally, 150 million children currently enrolled in school may drop out before completing primary school - at least 100 million of these are girls. Kenyan adolescent girls miss approximately 3.5 million learning days per month due to lack of funds to purchase sanitary pads. This impedes their ability to compete in the classroom, leads to low self-esteem, higher drop-out rates and, in many areas of Kenya, makes them vulnerable to early marriage.\n\nZanaA has found a long-term and holistic solution to this problem, which is to establish a sustainable business creating locally-produced, environmentally-safe sanitary pads in Kenya while advocating for greater policy support of girls.\n\nFirst, ZanaA plans to coordinate, on-line, the national distribution of sanitary pads, to ensure all vendors are distributing proper sanitary pads and with synchronized training in sanitary pad use and disposal as well as age-appropriate sexual maturation education.\n\nThis will help reduce the logistical burden of sanitary pad distribution, ensure sexual predators are not given entry to the school, distribute pads at the convenience of the school curriculum, enable equitable distribution across the country, and reduce the cost burden to donors. Along with this comes the development of a tool kit for enhancing policy around girls and education.\n\nSecond, ZanaA has become the exclusive distributor to the informal market (including school girls) for a sanitary pad invented by Dr. Musaazi of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, called MakaPads™, made from local, easily replenishable natural resources.\n\nMakaPads has been approved by the Ugandan Bureau of Standards, is in the final stage of registering with the Kenyan Bureau of Standards, and is pending international patent. This is the first of several solutions, to provide sanitary pad production opportunities using available natural resources.\n\nThird, ZanaA is interesting in networking with any producers of sanitary pads and any organizations who provide or who are planning to provide sanitary pads to schools because the world can handle many solutions for different contexts. We are particularly interested in leveraging agricultural waste.\n\n"},{"name":"Zimba","_href":"/solutions/zimba","template":"solution","category":"water","tags":"water-purification","id":"22pcuizv","_txt":"\n\nAdding chlorine (tablets/drops) to drinking water in the right proportion eliminates the harmful disease causing pathogens. However adding the right quantity of chlorine to flowing water is a challenge when the flow rate is inconsistent or intermittent. Adding chlorine after collecting water from a community water source is also difficult for community members since water is often collected in various sizes of containers. \n\nThe Zimba device can be connected to any community water source like bore-well hand-pumps or piped water supply and can add the desired amount of chlorine to water, without community members having to decide the dose. The device works without requiring electricity has no moving parts and can be installed by any lay-person within 30 minutes without the requirement of any special tools. Being community scaled it is more cost effective than domestic water disinfecting systems.\n\n\n"},{"name":"ZipFlat","_href":"/solutions/zipflat-uk","template":"solution","category":"housing","tags":"housing-and-shelter","id":"178","_txt":"ZipFlat is a building system designed to produce sturdy buildings quickly with lightweight materials. Building panels are constructed from foldout plastic sheets which are filled with expanding foam or locally obtained materials. The panels snap together to form a complete structure, which can then be covered with conventional siding if desired. ZipFlat buildings can be customized with conduit, plumbing and windows.\n\n"},{"name":"Sierra Zip Stove","_href":"/solutions/zz-manufacturing-sierra-zip-stove","template":"solution","category":"energy","tags":"clean-cookstoves","id":"328","_txt":"The Sierra Zip Stove is an efficient portable stove that burns small pieces of wood, fuel pellets, or other organic carbon-based fuels using a battery-powered ventilation which feeds oxygen to the fire. Appropriate for camping or nomadic travel. \n\n"}]