Solar lighting for remote communities in S.E.Asia

The Branch Foundation team would like to express our sincere gratitude for your donation towards this project. We are currently waiting to raise enough funds in order to provide solar lighting to remote communities in Southeast Asia.

The use of renewable energy solutions such as solar power has more benefits just than the simple fact that they are sustainable. They are also:

• Safe: Many houses in remote communities are made from thatch that is highly flammable. Open fires prove to be a huge fire risk that can not only cause the destruction of the houses themselves but also set communities back years as they spend time having to rebuild their community. Lighting sources such as kerosene lamps are proven to cause respiratory problems, especially to the youngest and eldest residents. Solar lighting greatly reduces these risks.

• Cost effective: The price of candles and kerosene lamps when used for lighting can take up a lot of the community members' income. By installing solar lighting, people are able to use that money for other things such as food. This is turn allows people to be more self-sufficient and less reliant on aid.

• Environmentally friendly: When a household is able to generate light without burning candles or kerosene lamps, it greatly reduces the amount of CO2 that is emitted into the air. This benefits the whole planet and also creates heightened environmental awareness in these communities.

So, as you can see - with the help from people like yourself we are able to create many positive impacts just from one simple solution. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this project amongst your friends and family so that they can also help provide a bright and sustainable future to marginalised communities in Southeast Asia.

With sincere thanks,

The Branch Foundation team