Light in a State of Emergency

The idea behind Elephant Energy is simple - Bring light to people that need it the most. Our vision to bring clean air in every kitchen, light in every home, and power in every hand is driven by our sole mission to use the power of entrepreneurship and solar energy to solve energy problems in communities in Nambia. Through the establishment of distribution and sales networks for small-scale solar light and changing devices, Elephant Energy has empowered families without grid electricity to access clean, sustainable energy.

Since its founding in 2008, Elephant Energy is an organization that has transformed time and time again to best meet the needs of the people that it serves.

• When unemployment was near 30% Elephant Energy sought to bring employment through the introduction of sales agents.
• When students were unable to study at night, therefore, setting back their educational possibilities, Elephant Energy introduced light libraries.
• When a declining economy meant that customers could not afford the up-front cost of products, Elephant Energy created and utilized technologies that would allow them to pay over time.

Today we are facing another challenge.
Significant drought has left 1 in 5 Namibians without access to enough food. Elephant Energy is providing opportunities to generate income that enables individuals to buy food for their families while providing light to those affected by the drought. I am hoping to raise $1200 from family and friends as part of a broader $30,000 goal by the end of the month. $30,000 that will:

• Transfer leadership into the hands of our Namibian staff
• Purchase solar products that light up rural communities
• Generate income at a time when it is needed

If this is a cause that you believe in, please donate to this fund and share with your friends and family - No amount is too small! I hope that you will join us to change lives.