Mission Statement

Solar Light for Africa, Ltd. (SLA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian organization whose mission is to transform lives and empower the people of Africa by providing light and energy using the natural power of the sun.

The SLA goal is to educate the public on the advantages of renewable energy for the benefit of impoverished communities throughout the world.  Funding support for solar installations is provided through but not limited to Christian church outreach support, fraternal organizations, government agency grants, and corporate and individual donors.

SLA objectively fulfills its mission as follows:

• Relieve impacts of extreme poverty by facilitating the provision of solar energy to those in need.

• Decrease environmental degradation by replacing noxious fumes from kerosene lanterns with a clean, sustainable source of energy.

• Improve health for rural citizens through provision of clean water, medical equipment, and refrigeration at health clinics.

• Facilitate the use of 21st century technologies to support solar electrification activities for economic development, including cell phone charging and computer/internet access.

• Provide increased educational opportunities for rural communities providing for night-time study and tutoring for students, and increased income for educators/tutors.

• Advancing the education of the public in matters relating to solar energy, climate change, and environmental protection.