Teleza and Esnart dream of becoming teachers
Both Esnart’s and Teleza’s families lack access to electricity hindering their ability to realise their dreams. But, with a light library at their school, everything is changing.
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End the Darkness
590 million people are having their days cut short living without access electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. A small invention like a solar light can change that. Together, we can End the Darkness.
Every light tells a story
Dalitso is excelling at school
Without access to light, Dalitso struggled to do his homework. But, with a solar light, everything changed.
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Fabriola dreams of helping others
Fabriola's bright smile lights up room as she speaks about how life has changed since her school received a Light Library. Her hopes and dreams are illuminated.
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A solar light changes everything. It's a small invention with a big impact.
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We do charity differently
We do charity differently. Through our social enterprise SunnyMoney, we create a local market and prioritise reaching people and places who are being left behind by business as usual.
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The impact of a solar light is truly remarkable. Type in a gift amount in the box and you’ll be amazed by how far your generosity will stretch.
A donation of would result in...
0000 solar lights, help SolarAid reach 0000 people, save families 0000, give children 0000 hours of extra study time, decrease CO2 emissions by 0000 and allow 0000 people to live healthier lives.
Donate this amountImpact
- 2.1M
lights distributed worldwide.
- 11M
people in sub-Saharan Africa reached by clean, safe, affordable light.
- 2.2M
tonnes of CO2 emissions averted from the atmosphere.