Rajendra Singh Came to Open Clinics, Then Helped Rajasthan Villagers Restore Water With Johads
Rajendra Singh and Rajasthan communities restored traditional water-harvesting structures, helping recharge wells and revive rivers in a dry landscape.
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Sonam Wangchuk and Students Built Ice Towers to Store Water for Ladakh’s Spring Planting
Sonam Wangchuk and SECMOL students tested cone-shaped ice stores in Ladakh, using gravity-fed water to help meet spring irrigation needs.
Chewang Norphel Stored Winter Water as Ice to Help Ladakh’s Farmers Irrigate in Spring
Chewang Norphel used channels and retaining walls to store winter water as ice, helping Ladakh’s farmers bridge a difficult spring irrigation gap.
Mahabir Pun Helped Connect Himalayan Villages With Wireless Antennas Mounted in Trees
Mahabir Pun and volunteers brought wireless internet to remote Nepalese villages, opening new possibilities for schools, clinics, and local trade.