The new DIYNGO newsletter is out NOW @ www.diyngo.org. Enjoy! :-)

This is Duncan using the prototype solar computer (actually we eventually used his own solar equipment to power this session). He is based in a small rural Kenyan village near Lake Bogoria.… Continue

Located 2 degrees 04’s , 380 11 ' E with a total area of 12, 965 km2., lies a district called Mutomo, recently created out of the larger Kitui District .With a population of approximately 190,505 ( 2008 projection)with six divisions namely Mutomo, Kutha, Mutha,Athi ,Kanziko and Ikanga. Metamorphosed by rocks with sandy layers and granite sheets , the place has been classified as one of the most drought hit arears with a rainfall of 300 – 800 mm with extreme temperatures.
Women with malnourished… Continue

This is the latest version of Big Prop which uses the Dynohub as a generator. The same blades are used as previously described but a wooden extension to the hub is now screwed onto the smallest of the t… Continue

DIYNGO has accepted an invitation from UN DSPD-DESA to join an initiative called "ICTs and Civil Society to Promote Social Development".

We're not sure what it entails yet besides sharing 'best practices'. It is, however, an interesting development in the evolution of DIYNGO.

All best,

Tim :-)