End the Darkness

Established in 2006, SolarAid is a UK based, international charity that combats poverty and climate change. Through its social enterprise, SunnyMoney, they are working with entrepreneurs, schools and clinics to distribute solar lights to people living without electricity in Zambia in Malawi.

SolarAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to clean, renewable, energy. Yet today, 578 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. This forces people across the continent to cut their day short at around 6pm, with many relying on expensive, toxic and dangerous lighting sources such as candles and kerosene lamps. This unacceptable situation has a negative impact on every facet of life, trapping people in poverty. Children cannot study and do their homework in the dark. Kerosene flames are harmful to people’s health. Lack of light and electricity make it harder for people to make a living. Burning fossil fuels just to see at night also harms the environment.

The most pressing issue, however, is safety. Too many people risk their lives every single night, by relying on candles and rudimentary kerosene lamps, just to light their homes. SolarAid’s mission is to light up every home, school and clinic in Africa by 2030, using safe, clean, solar power. No one should be left in the dark.

As a Corporate Partner of SolarAid, Nomad Exhibitions provide financial support as part of our commitment to reduce fossil fuel use and promote sustainable development; we are also proud to provide SolarAid with free access to our exhibition systems and expertise to help them to promote their extraordinary work.