Did you know that 1.3 million people depend on kerosene for
their source of lighting? Or that kerosene causes 1.5 million deaths annually?
Kerosene is a major cause of respiratory illnesses and burns, but those
illnesses and injuries cannot be treated without having lighted clinics.
Kerosene is also a great expense due to the transportation costs, and it emits
a tremendous amount of carbon dioxide; about 100kg per year. Kerosone clearly
isn't the answer, but what other choice do those 1.3 million people around the
world have?
One Million Lights is a nonprofit devoted to brightening futures
all over the world. Their goal is to improve the lives of children and adults
by providing and distributing one million clean and efficient solar lights to
replace harmful kerosene lamps. Lighting can improve the quality of life for
everyone. Children can study and read during the dark hours of the night, and
parents can cook and clean their home. Not to mention solar lights have zero
emissions, and do not result in injury.
Throughout the month of September, NC Solar Now will be donating
one solar light for every solar installation we do. Additionally, if we reach
our goal of getting 500 likes on our facebook page, we will donate $500 to the
nonprofit. We respect the work that One Million Lights does and are excited to
be able to support and prolong it!
If you would like to support One Million Lights, click here
to make a donation. For just $15 you can donate a light to a child or adult in
need. There are many other ways to help as well, including becoming an
ambassador, sponsor, partner, volunteer, or even just sharing what they do with
others. You can also help by simply liking our Facebook page! Help us help One
Million Lights solarize the world and give everyone the chance for a brighter
future.
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