Solar Power & Digital Learning Technology
Reaching Remote Schools
Solar power systems will enable the use of this technology in high-needs schools, ensuring reliable, sustainable energy and bridging the digital divide for rural Indigenous students.
The project includes the installation of a renewable solar energy system to power a digital classroom equipped with RACHEL and Chromebooks in a remote Q’eqchi’ Mayan community near Livingston, Guatemala, reachable only by boat. The project includes community-led installation, bilingual (Spanish/Q’eqchi’) training materials, youth participation, and a sustainability plan. A small community maintenance fund will ensure long-term system care. This model supports Indigenous digital sovereignty, provides equitable access to digital learning, and strengthens community capacity in renewable energy, and it will be expanded to Honduras and Brazil.
local challenges
Many rural Indigenous schools remain without reliable electricity or internet access, limiting educational opportunities and reinforcing the digital divide. This project brings solar energy, offline digital libraries (RACHEL), smart TVs, and Chromebooks to remote schools so students and teachers can access meaningful, engaging learning resources.
digital classrooms transform
Teachers receive hands-on training in digital pedagogy, curriculum integration, and classroom management of technology. Follow-up support ensures that skills continue to grow throughout the year. These digital classrooms are transformative: students engage in interactive learning, teachers expand their methodologies, and communities see their local schools offering opportunities previously unavailable in remote areas.
