Are you based in the US? Click here. -Little Sun’s COVID-19 response- 100% of all one-time donations support our Covid-19 relief program ‘Powering Health’. Find out more. To learn about other ways to partner with us, please contact info@littlesunfoundation.org Little Sun’s Global Impact “Art helps us identify with one another and expands the […]
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SAMMANLÄNKAD: IKEA and Little Sun reveal first solar prototypes for a sustainable lifestyle
A year ago, during Democratic Design Days 2018 in Älmhult, Sweden, we were excited to announce our partnership with IKEA, with the objective to inspire and explore new ways of harnessing the power of the sun through intelligent design whilst raising awareness for the global need for energy access for all. At this year’s event, […]
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How solar power helps children with albinism to thrive
Last month, Rwandan NGO Hand in Hand for Development (HIHD) distributed Little Sun lamps to 144 school children living with albinism, economic difficulties and no access to electricity. Albinism appears in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In Africa, it is estimated that 1 in every 5,000 to 15,000 people have albinism and […]
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How Does Solar Power Save Lives? Bringing together digital health care and solar energy in Zanzibar
“I once found myself in the situation that I had to pick up an expectant mother at night. I took my Little Sun Charge with me, because I never leave it behind. Along the way it so happened that the woman could not wait any longer and we had to prepare for her birth in […]
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Special Edition: Little Sun Black Diamond – a solar lamp with double the impact
With Christmas approaching, we are eager to present our brand new Little Sun Black Diamond – a solar lamp with double the impact. From 1 November to 24 December 2018, a special black edition of our popular Little Sun Diamond will be available in our web shop for 49.90 EUR. The stylish matt black frame […]
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Tackling economic hurdles of climate change
Climate change is clearly affecting the world’s natural landscapes and ecosystems, as well as our health. Global warming is also having a significant effect on local economies, pushing more people into poverty. At the Global Climate Action Summit, September 12–14 in San Francisco, Inclusive Economic Growth is one of the five key issue areas. It […]
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Pathway to Paris 2018 – Thanks for shining a light on climate action!
Your solar-powered Sunrise at Pathway to Paris, San Francisco 2018: Donate now or Buy a Little Sun The 2400 solar lamps from your solar-powered sunrise are now going to Nepal, bringing light to people who need it. We’ll keep you updated on the lamps’ journey here! ☀️Little Suns on their way to Nepal ☀️ 150 […]
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From San Francisco to Nepal
Last year at the Pathway to Paris event, artist Olafur Eliasson created an interactive artwork with all 2,800 attendants. He led choreography that motioned the audience to hold up the Little Suns, resulting in a visually striking “solar-powered sunrise”. After the event, 2,800 lamps have been allocated to be sent to Puerto Rico with the […]
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#SUNFrancisco – Little Sun is on a mission to shine a light on climate action
We can all contribute to the solutions to our planet’s problems! The current warming climate is mostly the result of human activity since the 1950s, but we have the power to connect and, together, find solutions to climate challenges. From September 12th to 14th, the Global Climate Action Summit takes place in San Francisco, bringing […]
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