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Crossing Borders: The Gift Of Electrical Power

Utah Public Radio | By Mary Heers

Published January 9, 2018 at 3:25 PM MST

In Tanzania, electricity is not a given, it's a gift. Norman Harrison has brought this gift from Utah to Tanzania. He recently returned from installing solar panels at the Falco Children's Village.

The UPR Original Series "Crossing Borders" is a yearlong storytelling project between UPR and the USU Office of Global Engagement - providing services for international students and scholars; and facilitating study abroad opportunities for students and faculty. Details found here.

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Kirsten Swanson

Kirsten grew up listening to Utah Public Radio in Smithfield, Utah and now resides in Logan. She has three children and is currently producing Utah StoryCorps and working as the Saturday morning host on UPR. Kirsten graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's degree History in 2000 and dual minors in Horticulture and German. She enjoys doing voice work, reading, writing, drawing, teaching children, and dancing. Major credits include StoryCorps, Utah Works, One Small Step, and the APTRA award-winning documentary Ride the Rails.

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