Solar Powered Lights in Kenya
Countries: Kenya
In rural Kenya nearly everyone uses kerosene as their main source of power. For those living on less than $1 a day — as about half the population does — this expense takes away a significant portion of their income. Kerosene costs the average African family almost $100 a year, according to the blog White African. And that's why Evans Wadongo's goal of providing solar-powered lanterns to rural Kenyans is so admirable.
In fact, Evans Wadongo and his work with solar lanterns was featured in a recent "CNN Heroes" video. In the video, Wadongo shows how these simple lanterns can do much good for rural Kenyans.
Families with solar lanterns can now spend the money they used to spend on kerosene on necessities like food and medicine. The lanterns are also much better for studying at night. Kerosene lanterns smother kids in smoke and can be harsh on their eyes because the light they give off is so dim. Solar lanterns provide brighter light without all the pollution — giving both kids and the environment a brighter future.
Thanks to Wadongo and his nonprofit sponsor Sustainable Development for All-Kenya, 10,000 of these lanterns have been distributed to rural Kenyans for free. You can help out by clicking here and donating to Sustainable Development for All-Kenya. A $20 donation provides a solar lantern for a family in need.
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Solar Powered Lights in Kenya
We are saying ‘look what solar power can do’. It can light your home, it can light your schools and can run vital equipment at your clinics.
Such Solar power lights are so important in our lives..
Thanks & Regards
Jayson Wilson
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This blog post reminds me of
This blog post reminds me of Green Empowerment, another great NGO here in Portland, Oregon, that is doing great work in various countries across the world. I had the opportunity to listen to a representative from Green Empowerment speak in my sustainability class at Portland State University. Green Empowerment's mission statement explains that they "partner with rural communities in the developing world to implement renewable energy and water systems that alleviate poverty and preserve the environment," http://www.greenempowerment.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=articl..., this includes solar panels to provide electricity for those who are lacking in something many of us take for granted. I'm excited that a few of my classmates will have the opportunity to work with Green Empowerment this summer through a study abroad program. It's so great that there are organizations and people who are taking simple steps to make big improvements in others' lives.
Solar lights in Kenya
I think it is awesome anytime green technology can be brought to bear for the benefit of under developed countries, like using solar lighting in Kenya and other countries in Africa and the middle east. Nice post!
Steve
Solar lights in Kenya
This looks like a really beneficial way to help the Kenyan people in a very direct way. It will both free up more money for healthcare issues and eliminate at least one healthcare concern by removing the kerosene lamps from rural Kenyan homes. Do you know if Wadongo or anybody working on similar projects will implement solar lights in rural parts of other African nations? Or move into the cities to free up funds there? Projects like this can do so much to help keep people healthier-- I am glad to see things like this going on.
Solar lights in rural Kenya
This is a brilliant idea! I need to contact Wadongo or anyone in this organization. I have several communities in far flung areas of Kenya that are in dire need of assistance. I will be happy to raise the funds necessary.
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