About us
Since 2002, Trees, Water & People has worked on Tribal Lands in the United States to develop economically-viable, culturally-appropriate renewable energy solutions with local communities. Native People in the US often lack the economic means to improve community health outcomes and restore natural resources on their traditional homelands. Introducing Native youth to sustainable energy technology through our Solar Warriors Empowerment Training (SWET) encourages Native students to pursue STEM-based higher education and careers in solar technology, giving them the tools to lead Tribal communities into the future, while reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
We provide Native youth opportunities to learn solar energy technology, through hands-on workshops presented through an Indigenous lens, that provide students with the tools to lead their Tribal communities into a more sustainable future.
Our Solar Warrior Empowerment Training (SWET) provides an engaging learning process through which Indigenous students can explore renewable energy systems and build confidence in their ability to contribute to their communities' energy needs. These workshops aim to empower, educate & strengthen Tribal members through solar education while employing a social-emotional learning approach.
Trees, Water & People was cofounded in 1998 by Richard Fox and Stuart Conway, two foresters and friends who saw an urgent need to address the pervasive deforestation in Latin America. As their vision evolved, they quickly realized that without addressing the underlying causes of deforestation, they would never be able to stop it. Click here to learn more about TWP.
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