With a solar light, everything changes

The lack of electricity in Stela's village forces her family to use dangerous and toxic sources of light, such as candles, or muyatso – burning straw.

St. Paul’s Mission Rural Health Centre in Zambia has suffered for a long time from consecutive power cuts, especially during the rainy season. Healthcare worker have been forced to either stop their work or carry out procedures in the dark with the help of small handheld torches. As part of a larger pilot to Power Healthcare, solar products were delivered to St. Paul's in December.

Nelia Mbewe lives with her 5-year old twin daughters Glory and Grace in Mandevu village, Malawi. Nelia used to be scared every night as the sun set. With her solar lights, Nelia and her daughters feel safe again.