Renewable World

07/10/2026

A new chapter for maternal healthcare at Olanti

We're delighted to celebrate the first baby born at Olanti Dispensary in Kajiado County, Kenya. 🥰 💚

Thanks to a new clean energy system, mothers and newborns can now access safer care around the clock. For Esther, the first mother to give birth at the facility, the experience was very different from her first home birth, which also took place at night. During that delivery, she suffered severe bleeding and was unable to access immediate medical care. This time, she was able to give birth in a safe, comfortable and dignified environment, supported by reliable lighting, essential medical equipment and skilled support for both her and her newborn.

‘I prefer delivering at the health facility because I receive better care, and I feel safer,’ she says.

⚡ ☀️ Through our partnership with local communities and the County Governments of Kajiado and Taita Taveta, clean energy is transforming healthcare at facilities like Olanti Dispensary, helping nearly 52,000 people access improved essential health services.

With big thanks to Rotork and our other project funders for supporting this vital work.

🌍 Find out more about the project and our plans here: https://renewable-world.org/e4h3-kenya/

💡 Would you like to help us power even more remote health facilities? There are lots of ways to support and get involved: https://renewable-world.org/get-involved/

01/10/2026

🎣 Strengthening fishing communities on Takawiri Island, Kenya.

90 community members, including fishermen, traders and entrepreneurs, recently took part in practical training to improve fish quality, strengthen their businesses, promote safe water and ice practices, and build resilience to changing market conditions.

The training also explored alternative income opportunities during quieter fishing periods, helping households diversify earnings while supporting demand for clean water and ice.

One of the biggest successes was the exchange of knowledge and skills between experienced fishermen, local traders and younger community members, demonstrating that lasting change is driven by both training and local expertise.

This training was delivered through our ‘Using Renewable Energy to Transform Fishing Livelihoods’ (E4Ice) project, made possible through the generous support of EKOenergy ecolabel.

27/09/2026

🌍 🌿 What if tourism could help both people and nature thrive?

This World Tourism Day, we're highlighting how our CONNECT project in Nepal’s Shuklaphanta National Park is supporting conservation, creating opportunities for local communities and helping build more sustainable livelihoods.

Find out more in our latest blog: https://renewable-world.org/news/shuklaphanta-national-park-a-model-for-sustainable-tourism/

A big thank you to Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) for their support in making this work possible.

17/09/2026

Another step towards reliable healthcare in rural Taita Taveta ☀️🏥

We’re proud to celebrate the commissioning of a new solar power system at Zungulukani health facility in Kenya as part of our Clean Energy for Improved Health programme, delivered in partnership with the County Government of Taita Taveta.

The launch brought together county leaders, health officials, facility staff, community members and the Renewable World team to mark this important milestone.

Reliable, clean electricity is essential for quality healthcare. The new solar powered system will help ensure more dependable power at the facility, supporting better patient care and creating a safer, more effective working environment for health workers.

The event also provided an opportunity for community members to access a range of integrated health services, including eye care, HIV testing and counselling, nutrition support, maternal and child health services, and essential medicines.

This is the second health facility we've solarised in Taita Taveta County, with more installations planned in the months ahead as we work together to improve health outcomes for rural communities.

A huge thank you to Rotork and our other generous funding partners for helping make this work possible. Together, we're bringing clean energy and better healthcare to the communities that need it most. 💚🌍

🔗 Find out more about the project here: https://renewable-world.org/e4h3-kenya/

PHOTOS: 1. Members of the community in Zungulukani 2. Unveiling of the plaque. 3. Residents of Zungulukani at the launch event 4. The ribbon cutting led by Christine Saru Kilalo, Deputy Governor Taita Taveta County, and our Kenyan Country Director, Peris Gathogo

05/09/2026

🦅 As the sun rises over Shuklaphanta National Park, vultures once again take to the skies, a hopeful sign of nature's recovery.

This International Day for Vulture Conservation, we're sharing the story of how local communities in Nepal are helping restore vulture populations through our Vultures, Cows and People project.

Find out how conservation and community development are working hand in hand: https://renewable-world.org/news/on-the-wings-of-change-communities-around-shuklaphanta-help-bring-vultures-back/

With thanks to our partners RSPB, Bird Conservation Nepal, PESWAN, and project funder, the Initiative, for their vital support, collaboration, and commitment.

Biodiversity Challenge Funds

02/09/2026

In light of the recent devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, our thoughts are with all those affected, and with the emergency responders and frontline workers working tirelessly to support people through this tragedy.

Through our work in Nepal, we have seen firsthand the resilience, strength, and warmth of the communities that live in these mountainous regions. While none of the communities we partner with have been directly affected, the devastation is deeply felt.

We remain committed to supporting vulnerable communities across Nepal, helping to build a more climate resilient future alongside our partners and supporters.

25/08/2026

📸 Sustainability Snapshot: Building local ownership in Sindhupalchok, Nepal

Community ownership is essential for the long-term impact and sustainability of our work. That’s why we establish Water User Committees for all our solar-powered water schemes, including the three in our latest project in Sindhupalchok, Nepal.

Formed through a community-led process, the committees are responsible for system operation, maintenance, financial management, and fair water distribution. They also ensure strong links with local government and stakeholders.

Inclusivity is central to our approach, with women making up at least 33% of each committee and holding key leadership positions.

In the next phase of the Sindhupalchok project, committee members will receive further training to strengthen their skills in system management, operation, and maintenance.

By putting local communities in the lead, these Water User Committees will help ensure clean, reliable water is accessible for many future generations.

We are grateful to the Unica Groep Foundation for their support in making this project possible.

PHOTO: Community meeting to establish the Odiswong Thutemane Solar water user committee.

18/08/2026

📸 Sustainability Snapshot: Community awareness sessions in Kajiado, Kenya

Earlier this year, 318 community members from Olanti and Meshanani in Kajiado County, together with local leaders and traditional birth attendants, took part in awareness sessions on maternal health, immunisation, family planning, and local healthcare services, all delivered within their communities.

Participants learned about the new free ultrasound services at Olanti, helping families avoid costly travel to access care.

☀️ Since solarisation, communities have reported better emergency care, improved vaccine storage, safer facilities, and stronger healthcare services overall.

By combining clean energy with community engagement, we're not just powering health facilities, we're helping build healthier, more resilient communities.

Our sincere thanks to Rotork for their generous support of this work.

PHOTO: Women in attendance at an awareness session.

12/08/2026

International Youth Day: Meet one young entrepreneur turning local challenges into lasting opportunities

This , we're celebrating the young people driving positive change in their communities.

In Homa Bay, Kenya, Washington transformed a business challenge into an opportunity with support from our Energy for Livelihoods project, helping build a more sustainable future for himself and his family.

Read his inspiring story: renewable-world.org/news/celebrating-young-people-creating-sustainable-livelihoods/

29/07/2026