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We are thrilled to announce that non-profit Power to the People is joining our family as GRID Alternatives’ new International Program<\/a>, pending regulatory approval.<\/p>\n

International work has always been part of our long-term vision of bringing solar to underserved communities. In November of last year, GRID Co-Founder Tim Sears had the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua with Power to the People<\/a> and 13 GRID volunteers to install off-grid solar electric systems on a rural clinic and school, literally lighting up the community for the first time. It was such a powerful experience, and so well-aligned with our mission and values that we decided to make the program a permanent part of our organization.<\/p>\n

A hearty welcome to Power to the People founder Jenean Smith, our new Director of International Programs, and our team<\/a> in Nicaragua!<\/p>\n

GRID\u2019s International Program will continue to build and expand upon the \u201cvoluntourism\u201d model used successfully by Power to the People since 2008, providing opportunities for volunteers to travel to Nicaragua and install solar alongside community members, while raising funds to support the projects.<\/p>\n

Travel with us<\/a> and help bring power to schools, community centers and health clinics across Nicaragua so that children can study in the evenings; families can charge their cell phones and household batteries; and everyone can have access to life-saving medical equipment and perishable vaccines.<\/p>\n

We are currently signing up volunteers for trips on August 9-17<\/a> and October 25-November 2<\/a>, and will have more opportunities in 2015. We are also offering corporate and student group trips… click here<\/a> for photos from our recent trip with SunRun! Thank you to everyone who has made this dream a reality. Our international work is powered by supporters<\/a> like you. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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