Our Purpose
Serve as as an educational institute to empower communities
WindAid serves as an educational institute, working with communities who do not have access to electricity. We engineer solutions to this problem by harnessing wind energy to provide a clean and reliable source of electricity in locations where grid electricity is not available.
Students and professionals come from all over the world to work together designing, building, and installing wind turbines. Each project contributes to the evolution of the design, or reinforces the solidity of the design concepts encouraging an environment of education and innovation. Our work with communities aims to empower people to use wind energy for a more sustainable future, both for their own homes and the planet.
Meet the WindAid team!
Gandhi Alva
WindAid Executive Director
Born in Trujillo, Peru. Gandhi has a degree in Anthropology and joined the WindAid Institute team in 2018 as head of the Community Development Projects department. Now he became the new Executive Director from 2021. Gandhi enjoys very much doing social research and to work with locals and the international participants during our social projects.
Abel Yupaqui Davila
WindAid Co-Founder & Head of Supplies
Born and raised in Trujillo, Peru, Sr. Abel co-founded WindAid in 2006 with Michael. Curiosity about the functionality of wind turbines drew him to the job.Getting things done well and experimenting on new processes is what he likes to do the most.
Nicholas Warren
WindAid Chair of the Board of Directors
Born in the U.S, Nicholas joined the WindAid Institute team in 2011 as a short-term participant and became more involved with us by having more escalated roles during our work and projects, even becaming Executive Director for 5 years. We are delighted to have the support of Nick in his new role and continuously supporting us to shape the future of Peru and the world.