The Gift of Light ~ One Solar Lantern ~ Afghanistan and Elsewhere

Gift of LightYour gift of light can change someone's life. More than a third of the world's people live without access to electricity. Generally, these are the poorest and least educated people. During daylight hours, they are busy working. But when the sun goes down, it's too dark to learn to read, to teach children, or to work on small practical projects that can help earn money. One solar lantern can provide a school, clinic, or family with a sustainable lighting source for at least ten years or longer.

 

Fifty Lanterns International is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization based in St. Paul. They were founded to help improve lives in communities torn by poverty, war and disaster through gifts of solar-powered lanterns and energy systems. Projects benefit widows and families in Afghanistan, earthquake victims in northern Pakistan and Kashmir, and AIDS orphans and widows in Rwanda. You can find out more at www.50lanterns.org.