This project supports 39 people living with HIV/AIDs in Zambia to set up solar microbusinesses.They become self suffient and profits can be used to buy food, medicines and education.
The project addresses the issues of poverty, no access to electricity, climate change and incomes those living with HIV/AIDs. Solar microbusinesses selling solar laterns, battery chargers and mobile phone chargers will provide beneficaries with income, plus savings on buying kerosene and batteries. Wider benefits include reducing carbon emissions and preventing environmental degredation.
SolarAid will provide solar glass to build solar products. Groups of potential entrepreneurs will be trained in how to produce solar products. Logistical, marketing and sales support will be provided for fledgling businesses.
Long term, the project will bring solar power to over 55,000 people in Zambia. Through this innovative micro business approach, people will reduce their dependence on polluting and dity kerosene. Children will be able to study in the evenings
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Excel file (projdoc.xls).
