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"Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and there is no access to electricity in almost all of the Haitian countryside. Currently the PIH clinics in Haiti are powered by diesel generators, a costly and polluting source of energy. Diesel fuel must be trucked in via Haiti's treacherous mountain roads-when heavy rains cause washouts, the clinics must go without power, compromising healthcare for hundreds of thousands of impoverished Haitians. Pregnant women are particularly endangered and death in childbirth occurs at a greater rate here than any other country in the west. In 2004, for every 100,000 births, 523 mothers died, as compared with 8 in Europe.

SELF's solar installations will integrate with the existing generators to power critical loads at the large Boucan Carré health center. With site assessments for three clinics completed in late 2008, the project is well underway and SELF will begin the installation in July 2009. Next up are health centers in two more villages, including Hinché. Ultimately SELF hopes to provide solar energy to 10 PIH clinics throughout Haiti. With your help, we can make this happen-and create a reliable source of clean energy enabling PIH to fulfill its mission of providing "a preferential option for the poor in healthcare."

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All the best, Thanks again,

Manuela.