Stories from the Field
A Gift to the Unenergized World
There’s an irresistible photo on NRECA.coop of a Dominican mother high-fiving a co-op lineman while her children look on.
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 7
The evening before the volunteer linemen from Nolin RECC were to go home to Kentucky, we all drove 20 minutes to Port-Salut to hav
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 6
Market day in Côteaux was a crazy experience. Perhaps it was because I was carrying a 10-pound tripod, a camera, and hoping no on
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 5
Americans love to go to the movies. Haitians are no different. “On some Friday and Saturday nights we have movie nights,” said
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 4
Without Ferdinand Cadet, many things would stop in Côteaux. His gas station is the only source for fuel for 45 miles.
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 3
"This country is a hot country. Everyone needs ice.” True words spoken by Renold Pierre Paul Saphyr
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 2
“Bonjou, koman ou ye?” I found myself saying in my severely limited Creole to a striking and well...
On the Ground in Haiti: Day 1
At Haiti’s École Nationale de Roche à Bateau, when it rains in the morning—even for an hour—many kids stay home.