"simple but sustainable technology"
3rd May 2001

Anne works for a charity, Intermediate Technology Group Ltd. (ITDG), who are devoted to enhancing the lives of remote, low income people in the third world, by the introduction of simple but sustainable technology at affordable prices.

She spoke of the micro-hydro project in Sri Lanka and in more detail about the solar lantern which has been developed to the stage where it is acceptable and rugged enough to capture solar energy and bring light to homes and communities, initially in Kenya. The development is at the stage of a reliable manufacturer being brought on board. The first mass produced lanterns will be available from September onwards if things go according to plans. Anne expressed her gratitude for the funds we had raised from our sponsored walk in 1999, which led to a matching grant and almost 4000.00 donated from out club.