“Why light? Because light powers our lives. The gift of a portable solar light to a family living in poverty and darkness means a brighter tomorrow.”
Sarah BairdFounder
Solar Lights Change Lives
This small sustainable light enlightens households like Maria and her family’s.
Safer Caretaking
Maria is more easily able during the night to take care of her daughter Irene, (5) who suffers from seizures.
Improved Health
Now that Irene’s family no longer buys kerosene, the family can afford her epilepsy medicine.
Solar Stability
Each light illuminates an entire household for 3-5 years, making family funds go further toward everyday needs.
Solar lighting is safe, clean, and renewable.
While kerosene lamps and candles are a lighting go-to for energy-poor households, they are dirty, dangerous, and expensive to operate. Children are vulnerable to burns, accidental poisoning, respiratory illness, ocular issues, and even death. And without proper lighting, health clinics cannot provide optimal care and are limited to serving their community only during sunlight hours.
Switching to solar means improved health, safety, and wellbeing for communities.
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Energy Poverty
100% of communities we serve live in energy poverty.
Burn Injuries
23% of households report that a child has been burned by kerosene or candles.
Health Issues
69% of people living in energy poverty experience health issues from kerosene.
Access to Care
200% increase in attended births at clinics with maternity care.
House Fires
99% of households worry about fire when using kerosene lamps.
Economic Shift
100% use the money saved on lighting for basic needs like food, medicine, schooling.
Solar lights enable communities to power their lives.
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- Solar recipients use fuel savings for basic needs.
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- Health outcomes improve when solar replaces kerosene.
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- Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa still need light.
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- LTBLI promotes climate action and environmental justice.
