start n’light – rural electrification in sierra leone
Start N’Light Africa is a social enterprise founded in 2017 that aims to supply the rural areas of Sierra Leone with renewable energy. Activities have so far taken place in the Karene district in two villages, where some self-developed plants adapted to the specific conditions have been constructed. The aim is to develop a sustainable business model that makes it possible to expand to other regions.
trees and bees for farmers in Kibaha
Conservation of coastal forests through tree planting and beekeeping in Kibaha District. Tree nurseries are established in schools, whereas the seedlings are transplanted to areas near the Ruwu forest and on the students’ farms, as well as in the school gardens. Beginniers and advanced beekeepers are trained in beekeeping and provided with hives and beekeeping materials.