Every day 800 babies are born into darkness in Zimbabwe* Across sub-Saharan Africa, 590 million people do not have access to safe, reliable power. Even mothers delivering babies, have no choice but to do so in the pitch black dark. Often the only light they have is torch light from their phone, or a candle. The difference between life and death can be as simple as shining a light. Together we have the power to bring safety and dignity to women giving birth by providing clean and reliable solar.
Across sub-Saharan Africa, 590 million people do not have access to safe, reliable power. Even mothers delivering babies, have no choice but to do so in the pitch black dark. Often the only light they have is torch light from their phone, or a candle. The difference between life and death can be as simple as shining a light. There is a deep lack of lighting for young mother's to give birth safely, and via healthy means.
Help to provide midwives with clean, renewable energy to continue to care for their patients when darkness descends - and the challenge of delivering a new born child increases. Our SolarBuddy birthing kits include head lamps and ceiling hung light systems to provide affordable and sustainable light.
The gift of light is completely life changing. How do we know? The children tell us! "The solar light is so important to me and my brothers and sisters. I use my light for doing my studies, walking around the house, and finding things after dark. I feel safer and I enjoy my life more having my own solar light. I don't have to worry about not being able to see or do anything after dark, spill kerosene on my skin or breathe in its smoke. Solar is so much better." Jenna, Grade 6 PNG
