Set up 39 solar micro businesses in Zambia

Summary

This project supports 39 people living with HIV/AIDs in Zambia to set up solar microbusinesses.They become self suffient and profits can be used to buy food, medicines and education. progress report read updates from the field

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The project addresses the issues of poverty, no access to electricity, climate change and incomes those living with HIV/AIDs. Solar microbusinesses selling solar laterns, battery chargers and mobile phone chargers will provide beneficaries with income, plus savings on buying kerosene and batteries. Wider benefits include reducing carbon emissions and preventing environmental degredation.

Activities

SolarAid will provide solar glass to build solar products. Groups of potential entrepreneurs will be trained in how to produce solar products. Logistical, marketing and sales support will be provided for fledgling businesses.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Excel file (projdoc.xls).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Long term, the project will bring solar power to over 55,000 people in Zambia. Through this innovative micro business approach, people will reduce their dependence on polluting and dity kerosene. Children will be able to study in the evenings

Project Message

Before SolarAid, solar technology was too expensive for communities to use even through there is a real need for energy. SolarAid bring the expertise, networks and contacts with solar producers.
- John Keane, Head of Programmes

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Anna Wells,
Marketing Manager
Unit 2, Third Floor
Pride Court, 80 - 82 White Lion Street
London, London N1 9PF
United Kingdom
02072780400
Email:

Project Sponsor

SolarAid - Sponsor

Organisation

SolarAid
Pride Court, 80 - 82 White Lion Street
London, London N1 9PF
United Kingdom
02072780400
http://www.solar-aid.org

Learn more about SolarAid and the project team.

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Zambia and can also be found under Environment.

For more information about Zambia, read the Human Development Report on Zambia or the Wikipedia entry for Zambia.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on September 20, 2011.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 21, 2008.

Latest Update from the Field

Zambia Project Report June 2010

By Anna Wells - Marketing Manager, June 08, 2010 11:47 AM

The SolarAid programme in Zambia is progressing well, with a number of key achievements on the macro solar front. The team in Zambia has been carrying out macrosolar installations on schools and community centres, often in remote rural communities that are underserved by the development community.

The attached report covers activities for the past six months and includes some pictures and narrative about our microsolar activities, in particular the solarisation of schools. Please click on the attached updates below!

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