When the sun goes down the working day ends for millions of people across sub-Saharan Africa. The only option is to ignite kerosene lamps and paraffin candles, which emit toxic fumes into people’s lungs and into the earth’s atmosphere. Yet with the power of solar and the flick of a switch you can change the story. Every time someone switches on a solar powered light, it’s an instant win for people and the planet. Real, sustainable change can happen. And it can happen overnight.
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When Ethel Bottomani first joined SolarAid’s SunnyMoney initiative, she was the only woman in the room. Four years later, she is leading clean energy initiatives in her community -proving how access to solar power can unlock confidence, income, and opportunity for women and families alike.
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In Malawi, women like Violet Matemba are leading a quiet revolution - using solar businesses to power their communities and transform their own futures. From building homes to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, the Mayi Wala women are proving that when women lead in clean energy, entire communities rise.
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Olive Hamasamu’s story of resilience in the face of drought and hardship is a testament to the power of community and the impact of solar lighting. As a health care volunteer and farmer, she’s transformed her family’s future with solar power, and her passion for helping others has shaped her work at the local clinic.
Learn moreA solar light changes everything. It's a small invention with a big impact.
Powering Healthcare
Clean, safe light ensures that clinics are safe for all, no matter the time of day
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We work alongside the most remote communities to create sustainable and scalable programmes centred around building local enterprise which in turn creates resilience to the climate crisis.
Learn about how we workThe 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 will result in...
0000 solar lights reaching 0000 people, with 0000 currently using dangerous, toxic and poor sources of light.
This will lead to total savings of 0000 a year, with 0000 people feeling safer at home and 0000 more children studying after dark.
Your donation, whether big or small, makes a difference to families living without electricity in their homes. To activate the calculator please input an amount in increments of £15, which equals one solar light distributed. You can learn more about how we calculate here
lights distributed worldwide.
people in sub-Saharan Africa reached by clean, safe, affordable light.
saved by families a year