SolarAid Malawi's bright young thing!

On my recent trip to Mzuzu, I was lucky enough to get to know a young entrepreneur called Brave Mhone.

Brave Mhone, holding a 'Kumi' (pack of microsolar components) ready to deliver to assembly groups.

At 21, Brave is SolarAid Malawi's bright young thing. He grew up to an entrepreneurial father who grew spices for a niche market in Mzuzu, and has always had a passion to tackle poverty and promote the development of his community.

From a young age Brave has been an active member in his community and at 19 was elected chairperson of Ungweru Youth Group, creating awareness and facilitating action on issues such as HIV / AIDS.

After receiving his sales training, Brave showed his adeptness as an entrepreneur and salesman, setting record sales highs and innovating new marketing and distribution methods. Since October, Brave has been working with SolarAid to train and coordinate other local groups in sales and marketing.

"I am really excited to be helping my people by teaching them how to make solar panels. It is really important for our country that we come up with solutions like this that mean we can help ourselves."

Some of you may recognise Brave from SolarAid's Christmas message.

If, like me, you feel truly inspired and humbled by Brave's story, please help us to train other young entrepreneurs like him.

Please support this project.

Thank you,
Katie