I met the most amazing woman recently. Her name is, Anna Sidana, and she is a working mom who in her "spare" time, founded the organization OneMillionLights.org, bringing solar power lights to children around the globe. You can not imagine what it would be like to have no lights after the sun goes down, yet at least 25% of the people in this world have no electricity. Some families might have a kerosene lamp which is toxic and dangerous to the children. The kids work in the fields all day after school and then aren't able to read and do homework once the sun is down, as they can't see. Anna's organization is meeting this need in India and Africa. She writes:Most of the children in rural communities in India, do not have access to any education. Their families are uneducated and poor, living in the most basic of conditions. Adults spend their entire lives providing food and shelter for the family.
"A village home is usually a simple mud hut with one large bedroom. If they are lucky, there may be a small courtyard in front of the room. The entire family lives in that hut. There is no running water or electricity. The huts are dark even during the day and once the sun goes down most activities grind to a halt. Kerosene lamps are then lit, but provide poor lighting and often result in respiratory issues or burns and accidents.
Children may have to walk for several hours to get to a school and work side by side with the adults during any free time. The schools are basic in their infrastructure and range from very simple to somewhat adequate in facilities. "
If you are interested in helping, the cost of brightening a child's life is only $40. Click here for more info.
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