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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Donate 4 000 safe, renewable Solar Lights to families in Uganda

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Description
Description
Let There Be Light International donates individual Solar Lights in sub-Saharan Africa to families living in extreme poverty and prioritizes distribution to handicapped and orphaned children, the elderly, new mothers, and widows living with HIV/AIDS. LTBLI also raises funds for the installation of solar lighting systems at un-electrified, off-grid Health Facilities. We partner with local NGOs to distribute safe solar lights to at-risk populations via existing social service delivery channels.Our mission is to raise awareness about Global Energy Poverty and to fundraise for the purchase and distribution of Solar Lights to off-grid populations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Expected Impact

Pre and post-electrification surveys are conducted of potential solar light recipients. Community-wide solar outreach and educational meetings are held and hosted in partnership with local leadership. All solar light recipients sign usage agreements, and follow-up support is provided by outreach workers. Existing social service delivery channels are utilized for the efficient identification of those in need of safe lighting interventions. Annual comprehensive impact surveys are/will be administered to inform programming and to measure indicators of impact.

Capacity

LTBLI has trained 2 employees and 5 field officers of KACCAD to understand energy poverty and LTBLI's programs to address entrenched energy poverty. Training on google forms and sheets have been implemented, and the transfer of 4 tablet computers with tracking and evaluation programs pre-installed will be concluded in September 2016.

Governed

The initiative is created, funded and governed by Let There Be Light International (LTBLI) and implemented by Kyosiga Christian Community Association for Development (KACCAD). The Executive Director of LTBLI and the Executive Director of KACCAD conduct monthly assessments of need and create plans of intervention. All receipts and reports are filed by LTBLI and KACCAD, and impacts are measured by the administration of surveys and questionnaires.

Partners
Kyosiga Community Christian Association for Development, Faith Children's Foundation, Good Hope Schoool

Goal 7

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 7

7.1

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.1.1

Proportion of population with access to electricity

7.1.2

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

7.2

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.2.1

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

7.3

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.3.1

Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

7.a

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
7.a.1

International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

7.b

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

7.b.1

Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

Name Description
purchase and distribution of 4,000 solar lights to at-risk, vulnerable, impoverished families
Financing (in USD)
35000
In-kind contribution
Executive Director of LTBLI volunteers 30 hrs/wk
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Timeline
01 January 1970 (start date)
01 January 1970 (date of completion)
Entity
Let There Be Light International
SDGs
7
Geographical coverage
Gomba and Wakiso Districts, Uganda
Countries
Uganda
Uganda
Contact Information

Sarah Baird, Executive Director

lettherebelightinternational@gmail.com