578 million people across sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. When the sun sets, families are forced to turn to open flames to escape the darkness. Together, we can End the Darkness.
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Even though she carries the painful memory of her house burning, there are still days when Kesilina is still forced to burn an open flame in her house as a way to escape the darkness after the sun has set .
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When the sun sets over Chanje village in Malawi, It becomes pitch black. John January is one of many who has been forced to burn open flames in their own home for a little bit of light.
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Goodwell dreams of his children succeeding in school. But without access to light at night, they are forced to burn straw to study. One evening, a study session cost them their home.
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