Miller Center for Global Impact

Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI)

“Changing lives through pumping water uphill to waterless communities”.

Sector(s)
Water; Agriculture
Countries Impacted
Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Colombia, Japan, Nepal, Philippines
Cumulative Impact
295000
Climate Resilience
Clean Energy, Clean Water
Women's Economic Power
Yes
Established
1992
Program Year(s)
2022, 2021
Operating Status
Operating
Headquarters
Murcia Road Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City 6100, Philippines
clean water and sanitation
no poverty
zero hunger
good health and well-being
quality education
gender equality
affordable and clean energy
decent work and economic growth
industry, innovation, and infrastructure
reduced inequalities
sustainable cities and communities
responsible consumption and production
climate action
life on land
partnerships for the goals

Description

AIDFI is a Philippine Social Enterprise engaged in the manufacturing and installation of low-cost technologies for the basic needs of the poorest of the poor. Its flagship technology is the AIDFI model ram pump, a device which pumps water from lower to higher elevations without the use of fuel, electricity, 24/7 and without the emission of Green House Gasses. The technology is implemented through a holistic program which includes fabrication, installation, social preparation, and monitoring.