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Come to a Sustainable Liberia event!

Learn About  Sustainable Development for Liberia

Sustainable Development means using GREEN, sustainable, renewable techniques and technologies to replace inefficient modes of providing for ourselves. It is less harmful to the environment and to the people it is being used for.

 

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We now have the opportunity to take action and launch Liberia into the 21st century by using GREEN technology and techniques to build a base for the natural ability of the people of Liberia to thrive! Step up to this challenge by learning what you can do to bring this positive change to West Africa.

 

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·      WHO: World renowned Solar Expert Dr. Richard Komp will speak

 

·      WHAT: Learn about how he will teach local people to design, assemble, install, maintain and repair solar photo-voltaic panels.

 

·      WHEN: Monday Nov. 25, 2013 at 7 p.m.

 

·      WHERE: Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA.

 

·      HOW: Take the Orange line to Stony Brook station. When you come out, take a right onto Boylston and walk 1 block, turning right on Danforth.

 

·      RSVP: at otoney@comcast.net or call 617-427-6293.

 

·      AND: we will have snacks, videos about Dr. Komp’s work, music and good discussions!

 

·      LEARN: How you can help outfit a Liberian worker to become a Solar Technician who can then support their families at the same time as they bring electricity to their country. For $5.99 we can purchase a multi-meter to test electrical output of solar panels and start a Liberian worker on the road to a better life. For $500 we can fully outfit a Liberian Solar Technician so they can have the tools to make a living. These Solar Technicians will help rebuild war-torn Liberia in a Green and sustainable manner. They will learn permanent sustainable skills to help their family, country and planet!

 

·      SPONSORED BY: The Green Neighbors Education Committee, Inc. 

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