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 Armenia . .Asia

Energising Rural Communities with Solar Power

Low-carbon lifestyles in Solak, Aygavan, and Malishka, Armenia

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What Armenia may be lacking in fossil fuels, it more than makes up for in sunny days. With an average of 2 500 hours of sun a year, the country has a huge opportunity for solar energy. 

To help Armenia’s rural communities better leverage its solar potential, this project promoted practical, everyday uses of renewable energy and energy efficiency in three villages. It did this by introducing solar-operated fruit dryers, water heaters, and streetlights and by providing training on how to use these simple yet efficient solar solutions. 

As a result of these initiatives, over 70 % of the population from the participating villages is now keenly aware of how solar energy can help power rural development. Perhaps more importantly, they are enthusiastic about using local resources as a sustainable means of improving their health, well-being, and standard of living.

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Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment (AWHHE)

Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment (AWHHE) is a non – governmental organisation (NGO) and a national network of focal points working for sustainable development, protection of human health and the environment and poverty reduction in close partnership with international environmental and health networks.

Founded in 1999, the mission of AWHHE is to explore the issues of environment pollution and climate change in Armenia, to advocate the human right to live in a healthy environment, to promote the reduction of health risks from environmental pollution and hazards, to promote climate adaptation and mitigation, as well healthy lifestyle focusing especially on children and women.

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