By Temnotfo Mvubu | Grant Writer/Research
Our journey toward energy independence continues and we are grateful for every supporter who has helped us get this far. A few years ago, we began installing solar panels at our facility as a step toward reducing our reliance on the traditional electricity grid. The goal was straightforward: cut operational costs, embrace sustainability, and redirect savings toward what matters most: our patients and community outreach. That vision remains as urgent and alive as ever and thanks to your generosity, we are making real, meaningful progress.
Our Progress
We are proud to share that we have now raised $11,050, which is a significant leap from the $6,006 we had raised by the close of Q4 2025. Every donation has mattered. Every share has made a difference. However, we still have $13,950 remaining to reach our $25,000 goal and the need to get there has never been more pressing.
Why This Still Matters Now More Than Ever
At Kudvumisa Clinic and Skills Center, we serve hundreds of patients in and around Maphiveni every day, providing essential healthcare to vulnerable populations and running economic empowerment programmes that open doors for people in our community. Reliable electricity is not a luxury for us. It is the backbone of everything we do.
We are also building a maternity ward addition to the clinic and it will need 24/7 power availability. A planned solar addition with battery back up is in the works for this expansion.
Despite the solar panels already in place, our facility is not yet fully powered by renewable energy, and we continue to spend between E4,000 and E6,000 every nmonth (Between $246.15 and $369.23) on grid electricity. That is money that could be going toward medicines, patient care, and community outreach. To make matters more difficult, electricity tariffs in Eswatini have recently been hiked again, and with the cost of living continuing to rise, this strain on our budget is only deepening.
Relying on the current power grid also exposes our vital operations to the constant threat of unpredictable power outages. Even occasional disruptions jeopardize medical procedures, threaten the safety of temperature-sensitive medications, and abruptly bring our economic development programs to a halt. Transitioning fully to solar energy is the only way to permanently protect our facility from these risks and ensure the continuous safety of our services.
We are closer to our fundraising goal than we have ever been. With your support, we can finish what we started. Thank you for walking the journey with us and believing in the health, dignity, and future of our community.
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By Temnotfo Mvubu | Grant Writer/Research
By Temnotfo Mvubu | Grant Writer/Research
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