Solar Sister
Bristol, RI
02809
United States
1 224-406-4483
info@solarsister.org
Solar sister is a solar light distribution system that provides affordable lighting to off-grid communities and provides economic opportunities to women in the process. Lighting is crucial for education, healthcare and daily living. Many people without electric power must either go without the benefits of lighting or use unhealthy and dangerous sources such as kerosene lamps. Solar powered lamps are now practical and affordable, but the markets that need them are difficult to reach though traditional distribution networks. Solar sister developed a a kit with everything an individual needs to start a business selling solar lamps. Included is a stock of lamps, promotional material and guides to starting a small business. The kits are loaned to women in Africa who pay back some of the proceeds from sales. In this manner the organization can continue to expand the program. As well as providing a means of income to women, the distribution method allows the product to reach otherwise inaccessible customers. The business owners can use their connections in the community to find those who need solar lamps.
Solar sister currently operates in three African countries. They have 132 distributors and have sold to 70,605 customers.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Sub-Saharan Africa
Price range (USD): 1 to 20 USD
Available online: yes
Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: No