(MENAFNEditorial) iCrowdNewswire - Jul 31, 2017 KEROSENE TO SOLAREliminating the need for Kerosene & Candles
It came to my attention after reading a blog, that a staggering percentage of around90% of the rural population in Africa does not have access to electricity. I want to help change this statistic!
The use of kerosene and candles is still the main source of light in the rural communities throughout Africa.
There are charities supporting other parts of Africa in providing the opportunity to change to solar.
I would like to help give the people of Zimbabwe the opportunity to experience the benefits of solar, concentrating on the communities in the rural areas surrounding the Motopos National Park.
The problem
Using kerosene and candles is dangerous to healthand a cause of death partictularly in young children by inhaling toxic fumes.
Without access to electricity, the ability for students to study after school hours is limited.
The Aim
To reach as many families and schools as possible, to provide them with the opportunity to replace dangerous kerosene lamps and candles with a safe alternative by way of a solar light.
This will help in a variety of ways
Reducing carbon emissionsincreased opportunity for income generating projectsLess health problemsIncreased study time for studentsSaving money on costly and toxic kerosene
We need around A$1500which will enable lights to be offerred at a subsidised price and also to assist in covering fuel costs to reach these far away communities and schools within the Matopos Area, some of which are up to 80kms away from Bulawayo.
These lights (Sun King) are listed on the World Register so have been tried and tested and are already making a difference in the Matopos.
The goal is to reach many more communities and schools.
With your help we can light up the Matopos!!
Team Members
Fiona Barnes
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