Accomplishments (projected by 31 July 2009)

• 13,854 households in 468 barangays in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Sulu, Maguindanao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Sultan Kudarat, and Davao electrified with renewable energy (RE) systems (459 barangays with photovoltaic systems and 9 with microhydro power)

 468 Barangay Renewable Energy and Community Development Associations (BRECDAs) organized and trained to operate and maintain RE systems and expand development
14 BRECDA Federations established for sharing of skills, resources, best practices and lessons learned; conflict resolution; and wider networking with development partners
One BRECDA Regional Women’s Council formed to empower women to fully support their BRECDAs
Several BRECDA youth associations formed to prepare the youth early to lead their BRECDAs and pursue communal development
Microhydro communities trained to maintain watersheds to sustain the microhydro power system’s water supply
70 natural resource management projects implemented to increase economic opportunities and quality of life of rural populations
Nine potable water systems constructed (PWS), and water disinfection trainings implemented in 202 barangays
301 schools electrified to power distance education facilities and one computer-based child learning facility 
One computer center established
Two community theaters established
48 BRECDA-managed public calling offices established
Impact on energized communities (from interviews with beneficiaries):

• Extended time for studying and livelihood activities
• Decline in cases of theft
• Increased confidence, skills and drive to communally pursue own development and solicit the support of other development partners
• Empowerment of women and the youth to participate in community development
• Declining inclination to join rogue groups and increasing commitment to resolve conflicts in favor of sustained development

Accomplishments 2006 2007 2008