NRECA International

We power communities and empower people
to improve their quality of life

Our Commitment

Since 1962, NRECA International has empowered more than 220 million people worldwide to improve their quality of life by providing them access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity.

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IT STARTS WITH POWER

We believe that it starts with power – better health care, improved education, economic growth and safer streets, all begin with reliable and affordable electricity. Learn how you can get involved and support our mission today.

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Our work is supported by charitable donations of time, money and materials from more than 300 American electric cooperatives, organizations and individuals. We thank the hundreds of electric co-op directors, lineworkers, engineers, and managers who have volunteered to bring first-time access to electricity, and train local utilities be sustainable in their own communities. We need your continued support.

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Recent Articles

Keeping the Lights On

Read why it's important to support productive use of electricity programs.

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Volunteer Spotlight

We asked a few volunteers to reflect on their experience this year.

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In Zambia, Electric Cooperatives are Catching On

The people in Ntatumbila and Zuze have formed electric cooperatives and their lives are changing.

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