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Fund a micro-business. Empower lives.For every US$6
a single light is supplied to a household
For every US$1000
A micro-recharging business is set up and provides lights for the whole village
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Your sponsorship will be processed by one of our partner organizations, Lights For Life International, a 501(c)(3) charity. Your sponsorship is tax-deductible in the US and you will receive a tax receipt.
Meet the people you are helping
Some of our Micro-entrepreneurs
Nyiranzayino Rosette
Location: Gikombe umudugudu, Ngiramazi cell, Mbogo sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 5
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay school fees, and buy cattle
Mfitumukiza Jean Marie Vianney
Location: Kabere umudugudu, Gitatsa cell, Kisaro sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 1
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay for health insurance
Ndacyayisenga Jean Damascene
Location: Rugando umudugudu, Nyirabirori cell, Tumba sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 7
Current occupation: Corn and beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay for health insurance
Musabyimana Florence
Location: Rurenge umudugudu, Rurenge cell, Mbogo sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 4
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay school fees, and buy home items
Munyembabazi Viateur
Location: Kibamba umudugudu, Bukoro cell, Mbogo sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 5
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay for health insurance, and school fees
Mukankuranga Felecite
Location: Gatwa umudugudu, Bwimo cell, Rukozo sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 4
Current occupation: Farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To invest in other businesses
Twagiramungu Jean Claude
Location: Nyantabo umudugudu, Gitatsa cell, Kisaro sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 5
Current occupation: Beans and corn farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay school fees, and for health insurance
Mukahirwa Joselyne
Location: Gihanga umudugudu, Nyirabirori cell, Tumba sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 4
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay for health insurance, and buy other home items
Ndayambaje Ladislas
Location: Rusagara umudugudu, Migendezo cell, Cyinzuzi sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 2
Current occupation: Beans and corn farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay for health insurance
Mukaremera Delphine
Location: Nyakabuye umudugudu, Mushari cell, Mbogo sector, Rulindo district, Northern province, Rwanda
Number of children: 4
Current occupation: Beans farmer
Entrepreneur's goals: To pay school fees, and buy home items
Nuru Energy is on a mission to bring clean energy to every unelectrified village in the world.
We already have over 1000 micro-businesses running, giving a sustainable income to many families. Now over 600 000 people have access to light.
SETTING UP AN ENTREPRENEUR
We identify, train and equip entrepreneurs. We have purpose built software to monitor each entrepeneur and under our support and mentoring we ensure that their businesses thrive.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
For every US$1000 dollars sponsored we will set up 1 micro-business and give 120 households access to light and clean sustainable energy.
COMMITMENT
This is not a hand out! our entrepreneurs pay a commitment fee showing that they are truly committed. This money goes towards operating expenses.
NO HIDDEN FEES
100% of the sponsored funds goes to setting up sustainable micro-businesses within the communities.