After a formal peace agreement ended a twenty year civil war in 2005, NRECA International, Ltd. initiated a new electrification project in the town of Yei through funding from USAID.  NRECA International installed a street lighting circuit within three months, and proceeded to develop an integrated mini-grid that includes 1.2 MW of generation capacity and distribution system that currently provides reliable electric power to homes and businesses within the town. NRECA International has also provided technical and operational assistance to the existing electric utility in Juba.

NRECA International provided technical assistance in all aspects of design, procurement, construction, and operation of the electric generation and distribution system, and is currently providing institutional development assistance to the new utility, including training to utility personnel and the Board of Directors.   In Juba, NRECA International  continues to provide policy and program implementation support to the Ministry of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities.

Three Rivers Linemen Get the Opportunity to Give in Sudan
(International Foundation, November 30, 2009)

Brad Libbert	Travis Lumpkin

A recent International Foundation trip to Maridi in Southern Sudan offered a pair of Missouri linemen a once-in-a-lifetime chance at adventure.

Travis Lumpkin and Brad Libbert, linemen from Three Rivers Electric Cooperative in Linn, Missouri, were part of the Maridi volunteer group. They offer their insights on the trip.