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The "USE SOLAR, SAVE LIVES" program was founded in 2004 by a young college student, Evans Wadongo. 

We design, make and distribute, Solar Powered Lanterns dubbed 'MwangaBora!', which means 'Better Light'; to poor communities, and help them set up economic ventures, partly from the savings on kerosene.

The Lanterns are helping to improve education standards, reduce respiratory & eye related diseases, reduce climate change and reduce poverty, in poor rural communities in Kenya.

To date, over 65,000 people have benfited directly from the program, out which over 60% are school going children. We believe we can do more with your support.

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS OUR COST OF PRODUCTION OR YOU CAN ORDER THE LAMP AT HIGHER COST THAN THE PRODUCTION COST, AND HELP TO SUBSIDIZE FOR A LAMP TO A POOR HOUSEHOLD. .  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE....

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -CNN Hero- Founder, Use Solar, Save Lives Program.

'My experience as child growing up in a rural home in Kenya is what motivated me to start the project. With expensive kerosene and firewood as the only sources of energy in my home, I was often unable to do my school work while at home, and continued exposure to smoke affected` my eyes. I knew I had to do something to help millions of poor children living in rural areas in Africa.'

He has an Engineering degree but he is dedicating his time and resources  towards the project.

He skips a MEAL in a day to raise funds towards the project.

See the CNN Heroes Videos below:

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