2 Boys in Odisha, India with their NURUlights

The NURUlight can be used as a head or neck lamp by children and adults alike for various tasks like studying, cooking, farming activities, cycling, walking, etc. (Photo Credits: Gaurav Malik - May, 2011, Hathikhamba village, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.)

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20 Renewable Energy Kiosks Powered by Rural Women
20 Renewable Energy Kiosks Powered by Rural Women
India  Economic Development
90% of rural Indian families do not have regular access to electricity and light. So, they burn kerosene, which is unsafe, bad for the environment, bad for health and expensive, consuming up to 40% of household income. This project will launch 20 energy kiosks (each equipped with a POWERCycle pedal generator) operated by 3 female entrepreneurs,who will work to replace kerosene lamps in their community with clean, safe and inexpensive LED lights, and provide recharging services for a fee project reportread updates from the field
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