- IEEE Smart Village

938,400,000 People

Number of people in the world who live in energy deprived environments.
Smart Village is empowering change.

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Improved Educational Opportunities

With reliable power, students can tap into resources
that would otherwise be impossible.

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Power is Technology Foundation

The low cost, distributed power sources
can be deployed almost anywhere in the world.

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Jobs!

Solar power businesses
means jobs for local technicians.

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Enablement

Businesses in the community are more productive
with lights and power.

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New Skills

Monks in remote Lingshed, India installed solar power
in a 900 year old monestary.

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No Poverty

10

Percent average income increase in ISV area

Zero Hunger

5

Percent gain in population target area undernourished

Good Health and Well-being

16

Number of Medical Clinics powered

Quality Education

14,050

Number of children in schools powered by ISV

Gender Equality

3,137

Number of Women in ISV programs

Clean Water and Sanitation

69

Number of wells powered

Affordable and Clean Energy

1,097.1

Clean Kilowatts energy generated

Decent Work and Economic Growth

4820

Number of Direct and Indirect Jobs created

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

814

Number of Businesses powered

Reduced Inequality

89

Number of Women owned businesses

Sustainable Cities and Communities

282

Number of Villages powered

Responsible Consumption and Production

12,374,250

Amount of CO2 emissions avoided (kG)

Climate Action

685,687.5

Amount of Fossil Fuels avoided (barrels)

Life Below Water

148.491

Amount of chemicals avoided in farming operations (L)

Life on Land

438.84

Number of trees avoided from cooking substitution

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

16

Number of Countries with ISV projects worldwide

Partnerships to achieve the Goal

53

Number of Partners (NGOs, Gov't, Rotary, etc)

Our Impact

IEEE Smart Village’s three pillars approach impacts multiple facets of life in the villages we serve. These United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metrics show the diversity and global reach of our efforts.

2019 Annual Report [click here]

News & Features

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Donation

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