“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 Baird
Founder
571 million people in Africa still lack access to electricity!
Check out how solar brightens an entire household – like that of Maria, shown here with her daughter and parents in Uganda.
Safer Caretaking
During the night, Maria takes care of her daughter Irene, (5) who suffers from seizures.
Improved Health
Their home is safer, the air is clean, and Maria can better afford Irene’s medicine.
Economic Stability
Families save on lighting and redirect the savings to cover other basic needs.
Why Solar Lights?
Energy Poverty
The communities who participate in our programming lack access to safe and reliable energy.
Burn Injuries
14% of households report that a child has been burned by kerosene or candles.
Health Issues
89% of people living in extreme energy poverty report experiencing health issues from kerosene.
Access to Care
Clinics see an average of 200% increase in attended births at solar-electrified clinics.
House Fires
99% of off-grid households worry about fire when using kerosene lamps.
Economic Shifts
Families use the money saved on lighting for basic needs like food, medicine, and school.
Changing Lives 1:00
Solar lights replace dangerous and polluting kerosene, enabling off-grid families to live healthier, safer lives.
Meet Tereza 1:00
Through our Safe Births + Healthy Homes program, a mother has a safer birth and returns home with a solar light to care for her baby.
Solar Health Care 1:20
Hear from nurse Grace in Uganda as she explains how Solar has improved healthcare access and delivery in her rural clinic.
Our Programs are…
Fighting Climate Change for Health and Planet
Kerosene lamps are highly polluting and emit dangerous airborne soot, known as black carbon, which is extremely harmful to household health.
Protecting our shared ecosystem
Together, we have the power to positively impact our environment. Solar reduces harmful emissions and makes the world cleaner for us all.
Enabling Education
Children often are limited to learning during sunlight hours and can only study at home when there’s adequate light. Solar changes the equation, allowing for students to continue learning after sundown.
Visit our Programs page to learn more.
Let’s shine on, together!
100% of donations support communities without energy access by providing light to vulnerable families and off-grid health clinics.