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Shine the Light Campaign

 

Click here to support our Shine the Light Campaign and sponsor a family or school today.

 

 

90% of Uganda's population have no access to electricity in their homes. Due to its proximity to the equator the sun sets at between 6pm and 7pm all year round. During the hours of darkness 90% of Ugandan households use kerosene burners as their only source of light.

 

Enlighten Africa aims to replace these primative fuel burners with energy efficient solar LED lanterns. While some of Uganda's working poor can afford to purchase one of our lanterns there are many families that do not have the financial means to replace their burners.

 

There are many disadvantages of the kerosene burners:

  • The gas which they emit is detrimental to those that breathe it in, resulting in respiratory problems.
  • The heat which the fuel lamps produce often causes burns to children and babies who touch them.
  • Accidental fires can be caused by knocking over the lamp. Many homes are lost becasue of this.
  • Users of fuel lamps are reliant on oil and therefore contribute to carbon-driven climate change
  • The already high cost of kerosene will be further affected by increasing oil prices.
  • The cost of the fuel limits most families' lamp usage and children are unable to use them for homework.

We currently have 60 families that have applied to our Shine the Light Campaign in the hope of receving a wind-up lantern from a generous sponsor. Our lanterns are of the highest quality and are made to last up to ten years without the need to buy batteries or change any bulbs. In ten years the average Ugandan family will spend approximately $750 on each kerosene burner they own.

 

For only $20 you can provide a family with a high quality solar-crank LED lantern which should last for many years. Not only will you be overcoming the above listed health, educational and environmental issues, but the $75 that you save the family each year will go a long way towards other necessary expenses. In return for your kind donation you will receive a digital photo and detailed descriptions of the family you are supporting, along with annual updates from the family.

 

Click here to support our Shine the Light Campaign and sponsor a family today.

 


 

Updated 11 July 2010