SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; ETHIOPIA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Solar lamps.
Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
HMP PLC is a new for-profit social business established with a primary aim of commercializing and distributing proven social impact products to rural and marginalized under-served households in Ethiopia.
The HMP distribution model involves community-based youth and women resellers and institutional partnerships with MFI’s for access to finance. The team will also recruit farmers’ multi-service cooperatives to serve outlets for solar products and tap into already existing local dealer networks.
HMP PLC was started in 2020 by Michael Tariku and Helina Solomon. Michael & Helina will serve as the General Manager and Marketing Manager of Green Power.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Distribute 600 solar lamps during the pilot, reaching 3,600 beneficiaries
Raise an additional $30,000 during the pilot
Reach 15,600 beneficiaries by the end of year 1
Reach 36,000 beneficiaries by the end of year 2
FOUNDING TEAM
Michael Tariku Tafere - General Manager
Helina Solomon Habtu - Marketing Manager