80% of Kenyan homes are off the grid. They don't have electric power, so they use dangerous kerosene lanterns to light their homes. kerosene lanterns cause many house fires, and people, including children, die.
Boniface, a native of Kenya and a friend I worked along side of for years (2? 5? 100?) at Standard Motor Products in Mishawaka Indiana, has decided to do something about that.
He has come up with an idea and turned it into a project which will bring light to thousands of Kenyan homes.
His idea is to combine solar chargers with simple, easily assembled, and inexpensive parts to make an attractive, effective, frugal, and safe lantern that uses neither kerosene nor electricity of the grid.
His project includes fund raising and assembling the kits in Kenya. This project will save rural Kenyans money and, more importantly, lives.
Besides working along side of Boniface, I have been in Boniface's home. He has brought me a gift of Kenyan coffee. I have read stories to his youngest son. He is a real person with a real passion for helping his homeland. I am honored to be able to help by getting his story out.
Here is the link where you can help: http://www.indiegogo.com/Plastic-Bottle-Solar-LED-kit?c=activity
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