Sunday, February 28, 2010

About the project

The Use Solar, Save Lives project involves the design, making and distribution for FREE, solar powered lanterns to rural communities in Kenya.

The project was founded by Evans Wadongo.

The lanterns are made from scrap metals, LEDS, mini solar panels and rechargeable battery.

The project is having a big impact in education, since it is helping to reduce climate change and improve education standards. Families are also using the money they initially used for kerosene, to venture into economic activities, and this lifting them out of poverty.