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Little Sun is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities in Africa with solar energy and inspires action for a solar powered world. Founded by the contemporary artist Olafur Eliasson, Little Sun “puts the power of the sun in your hands” through a suite of artfully-designed solar devices, livelihood programs and renewable energy and climate advocacy […]
Posted inStoriesTo mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the stories of women in Rwanda. Rwanda currently has the world’s highest percentage of female leaders in parliament. Still, young Rwandan women face many challenges when it comes to energy access and education opportunity, and these barriers have increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. A 16-year-old […]
Posted inStoriesOur CEO John Heller introduces Little Sun’s new direction: To our donors, who have generously supported Little Sun over the past decade. To our partners in Africa, who reach remote communities with clean energy. To our global partners, who share our message of hope with the world. To everyone who has bought a Little Sun […]
Posted inStoriesBRAC and John Snow R&T Institute Inc. win partnerships with Little Sun for Digital Health projects in Uganda and Ethiopia BRAC Uganda and John Snow R&T Institute Inc. win the request for proposals by Little Sun, and will receive a total of 648 Little Sun Charges, state-of-the-art solar-powered phone chargers, to strengthen health systems in […]
Posted inBlog, Humanitarian Work, Off GridIn 2018, we partnered with Klean Kanteen, a market leader in BPA-free drinking bottles and food containers, to bring you a Little Sun bottle made from durable stainless steel. This summer, Klean Kanteen and Little Sun are collaborating again on a new, limited edition canteen featuring the popular “Holding hands with the sun” design created […]
Posted inBlogWhat are the components of a solar lamp? How can we harness the power of the sun and turn it into light? This is what we will discover in this online workshop by taking apart a Little Sun solar lamp and learning about every component inside. We will explain everything to you the whole solar […]
Posted inBlog, Education, Education, ProjectsDear Friends, What if this is just the beginning, a prelude for more disruption to come? What if COVID is nature’s way telling us we have been living out of balance, that we have prized convenience over conscience? What if cyclones and hurricanes keep growing in intensity? What if global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, […]
Posted inAll, Art, BlogDid you fall in love with solar? Remember how it happened? We’d love to hear your story. Share your best memory with solar energy, a moment where solar power really helped you out, or simply why you love solar energy as a clean, renewable energy source. Send us an email Or post your story directly […]
Posted inBlogLittle Sun works in many areas of the world where proper health care is not a given. According to the World Health Organization, there is one doctor for every 20,000 patients in Tanzania. The recommended ratio is one to 300. In most parts of the country there is no doctor, no nurse, no clinic and […]
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