Child studying with his NURUlight in Odisha, India

The NURUlight is an ideal neck lamp for studying or reading, allowing children that previously relied on kerosene lamps to have brighter, safer and longer lasting light to study after dark. (Photo Credits: Gaurav Malik - Saroda village, Rayagada district, Odisha, India, May, 2011)

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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

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