Supporting the Philippine government’s efforts to rehabilitate the power facilities for internally displaced people in the war-stricken Marawi City
Implementing Partner: RTI International
USAID Investment: $1.597 million
Contact: Lily Gutierrez
Developing renewable energy resources and increasing the resiliency of the electrical grid:
- Constructing solar street lights and solar panels in rural health clinics
- Supplying lighting for women and girls to safely use common toilets at night
Using a Government-to-Government mechanism to support activities:
- Training in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and troubleshooting
- Fostering a strong relationship between the Philippine Department of Energy and the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative
