The sun shines generously over Maisha Mazuri – and we are already using its power today for light, water, and clean drinking water. But our goal is even bigger: we want to make the Children Center and the Academy completely independent of the unreliable Kenyan power supply.
Power outages are part of everyday life. Especially in rural regions, where the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre and the Academy of Maisha Mazuri are located, the power supply is unstable, expensive, and unreliable. But education, safety, and a healthy diet need reliable energy.
What we need: high-performance lithium batteries
Our existing solar system already provides electricity – but without sufficient storage capacity, we can only use it during the day. For the continuous operation of the school, boarding house, computer room, bakery, and refrigerator, we need high-quality, long-lasting lithium batteries that make solar power available overnight and during bad weather.
These batteries:
- power light sources in classrooms and dormitories,
- keep computers and technology ready for lessons at all times,
- secure the operation of our own bakery and its expansion,
- enable a cold chain for food that supports healthy nutrition.
An investment in the future
Lithium batteries for solar systems are very expensive in Kenya as well. That is why we are currently applying for funding from foundations, which, however, always requires a 25% share of matching funds. A contribution that we cannot manage without help.
That’s why we’re asking you: Support us in this next step toward eco-friendly independence! Every contribution counts – whether one-time or regular, whether as an individual, organization, or company.
Thank you very much!