Almost 80 million people are currently forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide – and the number is growing. Among refugees living in rural settlements, 90% have very limited access to electricity, which is due largely to the fact that 85% of refugees are hosted in developing countries. These countries are already experiencing major challenges, such as a lack […]
SunnyMoney’s Project Switch is a year-long pilot program that aims to provide entry-level solar products to 200 households in Mandevu Village, Kasungu, Malawi. This report by Imani captures impacts and lessons learned. There are noticeable changes in both quantitative and qualitative indicators of income and household expenditure, sources and use of lighting, mobile phones […]
Mr. Nsolo glances at two solar lights sitting, gathering dust and taking up precious shelf space in his cramped repair shop in Choma town, in Zambia’s Southern Province. The lights sit, untouched, among shelves covered with mobile phones, televisions and radios, many open with wires and cables jutting out in carefully ordered chaos. “These […]
Ella Collins ran the entire length of the Thames Path – covering a distance of almost 300km! I didn’t want to run all that flipping way for a cause that I didn’t 1000% believe was legit. […] There are a lot of charities that do a lot of good out there but some, like SolarAid, […]
There are many ways to support SolarAid, just like fundraisers UpIsNotJump and Ella Collins. This July, YouTuber UpIsNotJump chose to take on the challenge of completing a gaming livestream for 13 hours straight, to help people gain access to clean sources of lighting. This managed to raise £27,359 for SolarAid, a donation that will help us […]
International solar developer Solarcentury gives 5% of net profit every year to SolarAid, a UK based international charity which exists to bring solar light and power to communities in Africa without access to electricity. This year, the donation has broken all previous records, and almost reached a million pounds. This news comes as SolarAid’s […]
As schools and pubs are cautiously starting to open and the lockdown is easing across parts of Europe, many organisations are now expressing concerns over the rapid spread of the virus across Africa. With 600 million people living without access to electricity in their homes and an astonishing 3 out of every 4 health facilities […]
We have amazing news – we reached our Moment of Sunshine target! Together, we are getting light and vital health information to where it is needed most. Thank you, you are amazing. With your help, we raised an incredible £264,039 to support rural communities and health facilities during the pandemic. You hit that target and shared […]
My name is Jade and I have had the pleasure of leading on our Moment of Sunshine appeal alongside the amazing SolarAid team. This has been such a difficult time full of uncertainties for everyone, but there has also been so much hope and a feeling of togetherness. Being connected to our wonderful supporters has been so encouraging […]
Last week we shared a sunny update from our team in Malawi about the impact your support has had on health clinics trying to tackle the virus. We shared a story from Zomba District Hospital, where solar products, funded by your donations, were delivered to help in their vital work treating patients. Our team has […]