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Episode 4 Family, the Most Heartbreaking Excuse
Summary After failing to find work, a young woman named Ina locks herself away in a tiny rented room, consumed by self-loathing. Her father, Youngho, also isolates himself in a one-room apartment, afraid of becoming a burden to his daughter. Seoul’s support programs help them find their way back to the world after a period...   Read more
Read at source ↗Wedding Photos at Hong Geon-ik House Gain Popularity, Seoul to Expand Photo and Activity Programs at Public Hanok
In the first half of this year, events held at public Hanok — traditional Korean houses —have received strong support and positive feedback from citizens. A new program, taking wedding photos at a public Hanok house, was popular, with 27 applications submitted. In response, the wedding photo program will now be available at two additional...   Read more
Mayor Oh Se-hoon Pledges to Work with Citizens to Complete Seoul’s Transformation into a City of Exceptional Quality of Life
On the first day of his new term (July 1), Seoul City Hall opens its doors as Mayor Oh marks the beginning of the ninth elected municipal administration together with citizens. The ceremony shares the vision of “Four Years for Citizens, Completing a Greater Seoul,” setting the course for an administration focused on delivering tangible...   Read more
Episode 3 A Warm Meal and a Sense of Purpose
Summary After failing to find work, a young woman named Ina locks herself away in a tiny rented room, consumed by self-loathing. Her father, Youngho, also isolates himself in a one-room apartment, afraid of becoming a burden to his daughter. Seoul’s support programs help them find their way back to the world after a period...   Read more
Episode 2 Life Begins to Warm Up At 6:50 PM
Summary After failing to find work, a young woman named Ina locks herself away in a tiny rented room, consumed by self-loathing. Her father, Youngho, also isolates himself in a one-room apartment, afraid of becoming a burden to his daughter. Seoul’s support programs help them find their way back to the world after a period...   Read more
Episode 1 120’s Reply to One Trembling Percent
Summary After failing to find work, a young woman named Ina locks herself away in a tiny rented room, consumed by self-loathing. Her father, Youngho, also isolates himself in a one-room apartment, afraid of becoming a burden to his daughter. Seoul’s support programs help them find their way back to the world after a period...   Read more
Expanded Wedding Photo Sessions and Programs for Seoul Public Hanoks in the Second Half of 2026
Building on the success of first half programs, including Public Night Out and Dano celebrations, Seoul expands its public hanok offerings in response to strong public interest Summer programs running from July to September include hanok camps, craft walks, yoga classes, and toenmaru veranda concerts The 2026 Seoul Hanok Week returns in October with international...   Read more
Smart Seoulites, Heads Up! Your Guide to Smarter Living in Seoul Discover What’s New in Changes to Life in Seoul: Second Half of 2026
SMG publishes an e-book on Wednesday, July 1 highlighting new policies affecting residents’ daily lives in the second half of 2026 Regulatory Reform: Innovation continues with improvements such as extending maximum available time after boarding village buses and more Daily Life: Projects closely connected to everyday life, from support for vulnerable single-person households to mobility..&
Today's special is snake soup
WARNING: Today's special is snake soup... and nobody ordered it. When a family reported that their water tasted a little "off," Chane from Small Beginnings – A Return to Roots Homesteaders went to investigate. The problem? A half-decomposed boomslang in the water tank. 😳 Suddenly, the household water supply went from refreshing to revolting. Thankfully, Tanya saw the funny side of the situation a
Njoftim për shtyp – Shkencëtarët sfidojnë narrativën e qeverisë: Resortet turistike nuk kanë vend në zemër të zonave të mbrojtura
++ Pas rrethimit dhe protestave, shkencëtarët flasin nga terreni: Pishë Poro–Narta nuk mund të përballojë urbanizimin ++ Mes tensioneve për resortin në Vjosë, shkencëtarët japin alarmin: Dëmtimet kanë nisur Tiranë, 21 qershor 2026 – Një grup shkencëtarësh shqiptarë dhe ndërkombëtarë zhvilloi më 19–20 qershor 2026 një vizitë studimore në Zonën e Mbrojtur Pishë Poro–Nartë, në deltën […]
Çfarë kërkon (realisht) BE-ja?
Përpjekja e fundit e Kryeministrit Edi Rama për ta paraqitur rezolutën e Parlamentit Evropian si një lloj vulosjeje të politikave të qeverisë së tij ndaj zonave të mbrojtura është një tjetër ushtrim propagandistik që nuk i mbijeton leximit të ftohtë të tekstit të miratuar më 17 qershor. Pretendimi se Parlamenti Evropian paska “ndarë shapin nga […]
Përgjigje për Deklaratën e Kryeministrit
Deklarata politike pa baza shkencore dhe ligjore Pas deklaratave të fundit të bëra nga Kryeministri Rama mbi investimet në Zvërnec, ndjejmë të nevojshme të japim një përgjigje sqaruese për publikun, ku evidentohen disa problematika.  Informacionet e paraqitura nga Kryeministri tregojnë se ende mungojnë dokumentet më të rëndësishme mbi të cilat duhet të mbështetet çdo vendimmarrje […]
Organizatat e Shoqërisë Civile Mjedisore bojkotojnë proceset konsultuese të Ministrisë së Mjedisit deri në shfuqizimin e ndryshimeve në Ligjin për Zonat e Mbrojtura
DEKLARATË PËR SHTYP
“Syri i natyrës” – Udhërrëfyes për monitorimin e vendimmarrjes në zonat e mbrojtura
Nga aktivizmi në rrjetet sociale te aksionet ligjore: Si ta mbroni natyrën kur institucionet heshtin.
Raport analitik – Kuadri ligjor, rregullator dhe institucional për zonat e mbrojtura në Shqipëri
Raport analitik – Kuadri ligjor, rregullator dhe institucional për zonat e mbrojtura në Shqipëri Shiko & Shkarko Shqipëria, megjithëse një vend relativisht i vogël, përfaqëson një nga vendet më të pasura në biodiversitet në Evropë, me vlera të jashtëzakonshme natyrore dhe ekosisteme unike që shtrihen nga Alpet Shqiptare deri në bregdetin jugor. Zonat e Mbrojtura […]
Rolling Change Across Continents: How the Hippo Roller Is Transforming Lives Through Improved Water Access
Access to water is about far more than quenching thirst. It is about health, dignity, education, food security, economic opportunity, and hope. Across Africa and the Pacific, communities continue to face the daily challenge of collecting water, often requiring women and children to walk long distances carrying heavy containers. Thanks to the dedication of community […]
GivePower and Freedom Forever Power Ganze Primary in Kenya
Turning Rainwater into Opportunity
Dien Bien Province in Northwest Vietnam is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including recurrent droughts, floods, and landslides. These challenges disproportionately affect the province’s predominantly ethnic minority and low-income communities, many of whom already face limited access to basic services. Safe and reliable water sources remain a major concern, especially in
The Sun Never Sets with Rotary Okavango & Hippo Rollers
From carrying heavy 20-litre containers over long distances… to rolling 90 litres of water home with ease. 💧 In the Okavango region of Botswana, 43 Hippo Rollers and four large Jojo water storage tanks are already changing daily life for families across six villages in the Maun region. This incredible project was made possible through the partnership and generosity of Rotary Okavango, the Rotary
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GivePower Opens Solar Water Farm in Athi River, Kenya
Austin, TX —GivePower, in collaboration with ServiceNow, is excited to announce the successful installation of a new Solar Water Farm Max in Athi River, Kenya. This system will produce up to 75,000 liters of safe drinking water every day, providing reliable and affordable access to safe water for more than 147,000 residents in Athi River and the neighbo
"Melodies of Nature" Festival
In the heart of southern Albania, where Europe’s last wild river flows freely, the first edition of Vjosa Festival – “Melodies of Nature” brought together music, culture, and nature. Held on 4–5 June 2025 in Tepelenë, the festival gathered artists, local communities, and visitors to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the Vjosa Wild River National Park. Through music, traditional perfor
Light for Learning | GivePower & ServiceNow
In Ukala, Kenya, progress started with grit. Teachers and families kept classrooms running even without reliable power. Now, that same dedication is going even further. A new off-grid solar system powers evening studies, helps teachers prepare lessons and brings online resources into the classroom for the first time. Learning is improving and students are seeing what’s possible. Ukala Secondary wa
Powering Progress
Every GivePower project drives forward its community, builds on the strength of our past projects and opens new doors and new possibilities. In 2025 alone, GivePower helped deliver clean energy and safe water to 525,385 people, bringing our total reach to 2.6 million lives positively impacted and 473 million liters of clean drinking water distributed worldwide. As we step into 2026, we’re building
Drinkwell Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award | 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting @Davos
Drinkwell received the 2026 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Schwab Foundation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland
Beyond Water: The Unexpected, Innovative Uses of the Hippo Roller
For more than 35 years, the Hippo Roller has been recognised as a transformative tool for easing one of the most time-consuming and physically demanding tasks in rural communities: collecting water. By enabling people, primarily women and children, to roll 90 litres of water instead of carrying heavy 20-litre buckets on their heads, it significantly […]
This Holiday Season, Help us Sustain the Flow!
Every member of our global community deserves clean water that keeps flowing, season after season.
GivePower and CAC Group Partner to Provide Clean Energy and Safe Water to the Chindi Community in Kenya
Austin,TX — [November 24, 2025]—GivePower and CAC Group are working together once again, making a life-changing impact on the Chindi Community in Kenya. This year, the organizations are funding a new Solar Impact Project that will provide safe drinking water to the local dispensary and public primary school. The Chindi community is part of Kenya’s […]
Making a Difference, One Community at a Time
A message from the Hippo Roller Foundation We are deeply inspired by the incredible impact happening in Kavimba Village, Chobe region, where Machaba Safaris generously donated 15 Hippo Rollers to support families facing long, difficult journeys to collect water. For many rural households, accessing water means carrying heavy buckets over long distances, often on steep, […]
Hippo Roller World Changer
Helping Hands, Changing Lives | GivePower Make a Difference Day 2025
At GivePower, we’ve seen how small acts of kindness create ripple effects that go beyond immediate impact. Each donation helps build solar projects that bring clean, safe water and reliable electricity to communities around the world. But it doesn’t stop there. Less time spent fetching water means more time for education, entrepreneurship and memories with loved ones. It means disease prevention,
The Power of Connection, the Power of Solar ⚡️
While at Entukai Primary in Kenya, Trekkers from @freedomforeversolar and community members built a bond that served as a powerful reminder: The brightest part of every solar project is always the people. Trekker Kiley Powell got to share this life-changing experience with his daughter and he captured beautifully what’s at the heart of every GivePower Trek: Together we found a deeper way, Of love,
The Power of Connection | Freedom Forever Trek to Kenya
While at Entukai Primary in Kenya, Trekkers from @freedomforeversolar and community members built a bond that served as a powerful reminder: The brightest part of every solar project is always the people. Trekker Kiley Powell got to share this life-changing experience with his daughter and he captured beautifully what’s at the heart of every GivePower Trek: Together we found a deeper way, Of love,
Big news! Hippo Roller (90L) is now available on Makro Online
The Hippo Roller is the smarter way to move water. With its 90L capacity, you can transport water easily, safely, and without heavy lifting. Whether you’re: 🌱 Watering your backyard garden 🚿 Filling up for outdoor cleaning 🏕️ Heading on a camping trip 🌍 Or supporting a family in need Order yours today: https://www.makro.co.za/hippo-roller-hwr-90l-blu-sa-90-l-water-cane/p/itm6a5adbd35ca66
From One Dream to Millions Impacted
Over a decade ago, GivePower started with a simple dream: to power just two schools. Today, that vision has grown into a global mission—bringing clean energy, safe water, and brighter futures to communities around the world. From life-changing projects in Haiti to electrifying schools across the globe, this is the story of how one dream continues to empower millions. Join us as we build a brighter
Pre-Feasibility Study: The Humanitarian and Trade Corridor Jordan – West Bank – Israel – Gaza
In light of the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the ongoing war on Gaza, there is an urgent need to establish a robust and scalable logistical mechanism to ensure the sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance and commercial goods to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip.  The Humanitarian and Trade Corridor (the “Corridor”) is […] The post Pre-Feasibility
University of Texas Trek to Kenya
Students from UT Austin traveled to Kenya to help transform a local school with clean, reliable solar energy. With a new solar microgrid, the school now has lights, computers, and internet connectivity — opening the door to better learning and bigger dreams. These students also supported upgrades at GivePower’s Solar Water Farms, conducting over 450 household surveys to understand the needs of sur
From Burden to Breakthrough: How a Hippo Roller Transformed Life at Lpus Leluai Primary School
In remote communities across Africa, children often face the unimaginable challenge of balancing education with survival tasks. Lpus Leluai Primary School, in SAMBURU District, Kenya, is home to 40 children, this means each child had to bring 2–3 litres of water and firewood to school daily, just so a simple lunch could be prepared. This […]
Desk Study: Economic and Geo-Political Feasibility of a Large-Scale Desalination Plant in the Gaza Strip –
The population of the Gaza Strip suffers from extreme water scarcity. With limited natural water resources, desalination will have to play a central role in providing a path for political stability and potential prosperity in any post-war development scenario for the territory. EcoPeace has proposed an initiative that envisions a large-scale desalination facility in Gaza […] The post Desk St
Khalpole Walkthrough
Drinkwell Technical Manager Dr Arindam Haldar gives a walkthrough of our Khalpole Labs/HIX-Nano production facility.
Geo-political, Economic, and Environmental Feasibility of a Middle East – Europe Renewable Energy Corridor
Our latest IMEC Peace Triangle desk study, authored by Qamar Energy in Dubai, gives ground breaking evidence that connectivity through renewables, when designed through a lens of inclusivity, can be an economic, political, climate and security game changer for both the Middle East and Europe . Lead authors: Ezrahi, Ariel; Salman, Maryam and Mills, Robin. […] The post Geo-political, Economic,
Peace Triangle Vision at TED Countdown
Palestine Director Nada Majdalani presented our transformative “Peace Triangle” vision at TED Countdown held in Nairobi, Kenya Our Vision at TED The post Peace Triangle Vision at TED Countdown appeared first on EcoPeace Middle East.
An Enviornmental Crisis Haunts the Ruins of Gaza
An Environmental Crisis Haunts the Ruins of Gaza   “The bombardment of Gaza has left contaminated soil, blackened water and mounds of garbage spreading disease and pollution; a toxic legacy that will last generations, and extend beyond its borders”. See more of the Bloomberg Story on the environmental story of the Gaza War, featuring EcoPeace […] The post An Enviornmental Cr
June 2025: Empowering Schools with Clean Water Access
Empowering Schools with Clean Water Access
Our New Path to Peace for the “Day After”: The IMEC Peace Triangle
The IMEC Peace Triangle: An EcoPeace Strategy for Middle East Peace, Shared Prosperity and Inclusive Resilience  In the aftermath of October 7, the ensuing war in Gaza, and developments in the political realities of Lebanon, Syria and the broader region, EcoPeace Middle East has developed a strategy for a prosperous and resilient Middle East. This […] The post Our New Path to Peace for
May 2025: Site Assessments and Happy Hearts
May 2025 Stories and Stats: Site Assessments and Happy Hearts
GivePower and Stable Road Foundation’s award-winning partnership makes global impact
Impact doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built by people who care deeply, act boldly, and show up again and again for communities around the world.That’s why we’re proud to celebrate the families, foundations, and companies who join us on GivePower Treks. Among them is the Stable Road Foundation, a partner whose journey with GivePower spans […]
Help Eastern Cape Access Water for Farming
Help 100 Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Cape Access Water for FarmingCampaign by: Hippo Roller Foundation NPCGoal: $13,750 to provide 100 Hippo Rollers ($137.50 per Hippo Roller including delivery & projects costs) The ProblemIn Ward 20 of the Cwebe Administrative Area, Eastern Cape, South Africa, smallholder farmers—mostly women and the elderly—are working tirelessly to grow vegetables that [
April 2025: Hope and Resilience
April highlights from Gravity Water, bringing climate resilience to communities in need.
Help Roll Change into the World & Support a Hippo Roller Campaign Today!
Imagine walking for hours every day just to fetch 20 litres of water… Now imagine rolling 90 liters at once, effortlessly. The Hippo Roller is a life-changing water solution that empowers women, children, and entire communities by making water collection safer, faster, and more dignified. With your support, we can deliver more Hippo Rollers to those in need through our GivenGain campaigns. Every d
Hippo Roller: A Lifeline for Communities Facing Water Scarcity
World Water Day 2025: A Growing Crisis Water scarcity is an escalating global crisis, affecting billions of people and fueling conflicts worldwide. By 2040, nearly one in four children could live in areas with very limited access to water, according to UNICEF. This lack of access increases the risks of illness, poverty, and disputes over […]
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February 2025: Continued community impact
Last month Gravity Water completed the initiative in Taiwan and opened opportunities in Indonesia and expansion in Malaysia
SANPARKS Augrabies Bringing Relief to Riemvasmaak and Vredesvallei
We are thrilled to share that we recently completed two Hippo Roller handovers in the Riemvasmaak and Vredesvallei communities, prioritizing households with elderly residents and persons with disabilities. Riemvasmaak received 26 Hippo Rollers while Vredesvallei received 24 Hippo Rollers. The joy and gratitude expressed were truly heartwarming, especially in Vredesvallei. However, the need remains
Tata Trusts' Dr Sunesh Sharma (Manager, WASH) remarks on Drinkwell at 2025 FICCI Water Conclave
GivePower Opens 17th Solar Water Farm in Ukunda, Kenya, Delivering Clean Water to Over 38,000 Residents Amid Global Water Crisis
Ukunda, Kenya—GivePower is pleased to announce the installation of its 17th Solar Water Farm in Ukunda, Kenya. As the world faces an escalating global water crisis, which leaves over 2 billion people without access to water worldwide, this project represents another stride towards bringing clean, sustainable water solutions to communities in need.. Equipped with a […]
GivePower and ServiceNow Partner to Bring Solar-Powered Desalination to Mtwapa, Transforming Lives with Safe Drinking Water
Mtwapa, Kenya—GivePower, in collaboration with ServiceNow, is pleased to announce the successful installation of a new Solar Water Farm Max in Mtwapa, Kenya. This transformative project will produce up to 75,000 liters of clean drinking water daily, tackling the region’s enduring water scarcity and contamination challenges. Mtwapa, a bustling coastal town in Kenya and home […]
January 2025: Zero-waste water treatment systems
January 2025: Recognition of continued efforts to provide clean water access
Hippo Roller Is More Than It Seems!
From rural plots and small holdings to urban areas facing water shortages—where people rely on government-supplied water trucks—the Hippo Roller makes it easier to carry large amounts of water efficiently. It’s also been proven for use in various emergency situations such as firefighting in townships where large fire trucks can’t reach. The Hippo Roller’s design, […]