SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; BURKINA FASO
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
Sunlight helps remote off-grid communities in Burkina Faso access high quality and affordable solar lamps on a sustainable basis. The venture distributes solar lamps through agricultural cooperatives, savings groups and faith-based organizations in target off-grid communities.
Sunlight was started in 2021 by Maxwell Kubeini and Aissatou Diallo who both have immense experience in poverty alleviation, particularly in the renewable energy space.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 2,000 beneficiaries with solar lamps during the pilot period
Raise an additional $35,000 during the pilot
Reach 9,000 beneficiaries by the end of year 1
Reach 50,000 beneficiaries by the end of year 2
FOUNDING TEAM
Maxwell Kubeini - Co-founder
Aissatou Diallo - Co-founder