Fighting Injustice with Solar Power
Scarce electricity perpetuates cycles of injustice. In Uganda, SELF completed a pilot project that uses clean energy to deliver government services and legal support to underserved populations.
Meet the mothers of Angaradebou.
A lengthy dry season makes growing food in northern Benin incredibly difficult. SELF's Solar Market Garden combines solar-powered pumps with drip irrigation to enable year-round food production.
Access to energy:
Saves Lives
Vaccine refrigerators, medical equipment, and water purification systems can’t run without access to electricity.
Feeds Families
Solar-powered pumps ensure clean water delivery and can be combined with drip irrigation for food production.
Improves Education
Lights, computers, and internet connectivity reduce the barriers to students pursuing an education.
Increases Income
Electricity equips entrepreneurs with tools to jumpstart small business operations, creating more robust local economies.
Project Highlights
Learn about these SELF projects that need your support.
Powering Women’s Entrepreneurship
SELF and its local partner have launched a project aimed at expanding entrepreneurship opportunities for women and survivors of sexual- and gender-based violence.
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Lighting the Way to Safety
This holiday season, SELF is raising awareness for the important role of light in our lives. This article explores why lighting public spaces is important for safe communities. For Nadiope Loy, life changed when the sun went down. In her rural village in central Uganda, the lack of e...
Lighting the Way to Health
This holiday season, SELF is raising awareness for the important role of light in our lives. This article explores how light saves lives in healthcare settings. Can you imagine going to the hospital in the middle of the night for an emergency, only to be told to come ba...
Lighting the Way to Education
This holiday season, SELF is raising awareness for the important role of light in our lives. This article explores why lighting classrooms can revolutionize education in energy-poor places. The Katansama School in Colombia had ambitious students, dedicated teachers, and a supportive ...
How Can You Help?
SELF is a global leader in the fight against energy poverty. Since 1990, we’ve pioneered unique applications for solar energy, powering progress on food security, health care, education, gender equity, and more.
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