Causes: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, Environment, International, International Development, Judaism, Public & Societal Benefit, Religion

Mission: Innovation: Africa (iA) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that brings Israeli solar, water and agricultural technologies to rural villages in Africa. We use solar energy to pump clean water for villages, and provide schools and medical centers with light and refrigeration to store life- saving vaccines and medicines. Since its founding in 2008, iA has completed over 200 solar installations bringing light, access to clean water, improved education, refrigeration for vaccines and medicines, and proper nutrition and food security to over 2 million people in the most remote villages in Africa. iA currently operates in ten countries: Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Cameroon, Zambia and eSwatini.

Results: iA has successfully installed more than 300 solar energy and water projects in 10 African countries impacting more than 2 million people's lives.

Target demographics: Bring access to clean water, light and agriculture to rural villages across Africa

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 2 million people in total

Geographic areas served: Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Cameroon, DRC, Senegal, Ethiopia, eSwatini,

Programs: Innovation: Africa (www. innoafrica. org) brings innovative solar, water, and agricultural technologies to remote sub-saharan african villages to combat poverty, disease and hunger. Using israeli solar energy, we provide electricity to power schools and orphanages, which allows students to study at night and to medical clinics to provide proper healthcare and refrigeration for storing medicines and vaccines. The solar panels installed in the villages allow for the production of energy to pump clean water deep below the ground in the aquifers, making it available year-round and eliminate water-borne diseases. Each water pump provides rural communities with over 20,000 liters of clean water per day. Using Israeli developed technology, drip irrigation systems extend the growing season, preventing hunger and creating revenue generating possibilities. Our engineers have developed remote monitoring technology that detects system failures, and have trained local residents to repair equipment so that villages are never left in the dark or without water. Prior to system installation, residents create a business plan that is implemented by a village committee to support minimal annual maintenance costs. Since our founding in 2008, we have impacted more than 2 million people’s lives across 10 countries: Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa, Cameroon, Zambia, eSwatini, DRC, Senegal, Ethiopia. The impact of clean water and power includes improved community health; entrepreneurial and other opportunities for women and children who no longer need to spend their days fetching water; running water improves sanitation; and the community is empowered by improved living conditions and the overall economic and educational opportunities made possible with the addition of electricity.