Tackling Energy Poverty
Energy Facts for Sub-Saharan Africa
85% of people lack reliable access to electricity
Up to 50% of household incomes go to non-renewable energy sources
Charcoal used for cooking is creating alarming levels of deforestation
Kerosene, the most common lighting fuel, causes untold numbers of burns and fires
Poor quality batteries used by the poor require 50x more energy to make then they deliver.
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Our Mission – Tackling Energy Poverty
Lifeline Energy improves the quality of life of vulnerable populations. We provide renewable energy alternatives to those most in need. This includes sustainable access to information and education, as well as lights and solar energy.
Our Ambassadors
Tom Hanks
with the Lifeplayer
Help Somali Women
Somali women and children in the Dadaab refugee camps need solar-powered and wind-up radios and lights. Donate Now >>
Live from WEF Africa
Kristine Pearson is blogging from the World Economic Forum in Addis Ababa. Read her daily blog here. Read more >>
lifeplayer MP3 wins prize
Our Lifeplayer MP3 has been recognised for its ability to provide education to marginalised communities at the SAB Foundation Innovations Awards. Read more >>
Combatting Ignorance
Our new Prime is now reaching more than 20,000 vulnerable Rwandese children and widows.
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Read Our Blog
Uzma Sulaiman tells the story of a ten year old girl who despite losing her parents to HIV/AIDS when she was two is now attending school. Read more >>
The Lifeplayer MP3
Described as the 'iPod®' for development, the Lifeplayer delivers education and information in ways never before possible.
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