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Reaching every household in Namanongo takes determination, teamwork and a commitment to ensuring no community is left behind.
From long distances and difficult terrain to carrying equipment across...
Dylan Chewe, SolarAid’s Project Coordinator in Zambia, shares why Namanongo has been chosen to pilot our Energy-as-a-Service project - and what it will take to reach every home, school and clinic w...
On 26th August 2025, something remarkable happened in Kasakula, Malawi. Every single household - all 8,813 homes - gained access to solar power. For the first time, this rural community can switch ...
In Kasakula, Malawi, something historic has happened: every one of the 8,813 homes, 12 schools, and a health facility now has access to solar energy.
Five years ago, SolarAid set a bold 100% energ...
Through all the highs and lows, 2023 has been an incredible year.
Together, we have reached 359,500 people across #Malawi and #Zambia.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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However you say it, we wish you and your loved a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024. Together, we are making light work.
Replay of the SolarAid webinar held on the 26th October 2023.
Jamie and Fred from SolarAid, Monica from CLASP, and Paul from UNSW discuss the future of repair for the off-grid energy sector, and ...
In rural Malawi, something truly special is happening. These amazing women are celebrating because they've just received a box of solar lights that will transform their lives, and the lives of the ...
As you unbox your SolarAid light, you'll feel the magic. With a solar light in your hands, changing the world feels within reach.
When you buy one of our portable solar lights, it helps get one i...
Images and stories are fundamental for charities to spread awareness about the problem they are trying to solve, to harness support and show impact of the funds they are receiving. These images and...
Light A Village is a game changing, innovative model aiming to reach the poorest and most remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa with clean, safe solar power.
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Simon Muchinga is a father, farmer and solar light entrepreneur in rural Zambia. He traverses communities and countries to bring clean, safe solar light to everyong.
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Rhoda Chibale is a mother, teacher and solar entrepreneur in Zambia bringing clean, safe solar light to the most remote communities. She traverses hundreds of miles to bring renewable energy to her...
Is restrictive funding holding back sustainable development for charities, and can funding with permission to fail better support organisations’ innovation work? Can funding with permission to fail...
Why is Monitoring and Evaluation vital for change driven organisations and what does it mean to really listen to the people we work with on the ground? What can we learn from involving rural commun...
In the first episode of six, host Kirsty Adams, together with guests from SolarAid, John Keane (CEO), Richard Turner (Director of Fundraising) and Brave Mhonie, (General Manager, Malawi), explores ...
Hear from our General Manager Malawi, Brave Mhonie answering all submitted questions.
To support our 100% appeal, please visit https://www.solar-aid.org/100-appeal
Hear from our CEO John Keane answering all submitted questions.
To support our 100% appeal, please visit https://www.solar-aid.org/100-appeal
1. What sparked your interest in solar energy to rura...
Hear from our CEO John Keane discussing all things 100%
To support our 100% appeal, please visit https://www.solar-aid.org/100-appeal
Q&A:
1. What is 100% and how did it come about?
2. How is 10