IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)
Technology for the Benefit of Humanity // Villanova University, USA / October 23-26, 2024

Best 10 for 2012

Vote for your favorite GHTC 2012 photo at ghtcpeopleschoice@gmail.com. 2012 People’s Choice winner will be published at the website in the end of this summer. 

 

Lumana 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Caroline Halter, Lumana, USA

Caption: Lumana Business Education

Description: Lumana provides business education and mentorship to our clients, so that they are able to succeed.

 

 

Gemma Bradley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Gemma Bradley, Washington State University, USA

Caption: Indigenous Upgrade

Description: This photo was taken in Saapapentsa, Ecuador (indigenous Achuar community). It is amazing to see modern solar panel technology next to a hut in the jungle.

 

 

Lumana 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Caroline Halter, Lumana, USA

Caption: Lumana Business Education

Description: Justine is a Lumana client who recovered her business aftera devastating natural disaster using small loans.

 

 

Bibin Mathew Joseph 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Bibin Mathew Joseph, India

Caption: Working Hands

Description: Simple ancient technology with a will power keeps the world clean for next generations.

 

 

Lumana 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Caroline Halter, Lumana, USA

Caption: Lumana’s partnership with SOLVE

Description: Lumana invested in SOLVE International, an organic farm that uses new technology and local labor.

 

 

Lumana 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Caroline Halter, Lumana, USA

Caption: Loan officer, Eric Fiazorli

Description: Eric’s knowledge of local communities and cultures helps Lumana to operate effectively.

 

 

Jafar E (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Jafar E,  India

Caption: A transparent web of communication

Description: As with any human communication, there is always a tool to broadcast and receive it. This one is of a big size.

 

 

Akshay M 11: Let's meet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Akshay M,  India

Caption: A circle of communication, understanding and cooperation

Description: Gertjan van Stam, CEO of LinkNet Zambia, is meeting with local villagers to father develop solutions for their needs.

 

 

Bridget and Joanna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Caroline Halter, Lumana, USA

Caption: Bridget and Joanna

Description: Bridget is a Lumana client, who is using small loans to save for her daughter’s education.