Black Friday 2024
Enjoy 20% off selected lines this Black Friday using the code BFEXTRA20 at checkout and find out how we’re supporting SolarAid this year by donating 50% of profits from the Black Friday weekend.
We recognise how lucky we are to have access to safe lighting, but for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, this isn’t the case. Those who want to work or study after dark are forced to use battery powered torches, kerosene lamps or paraffin candles – which can be extremely toxic and dangerous.
This is where SolarAid comes in. Founded in 2006, this international charity works to bring solar power to rural communities, improving everyday life with the flick of a switch.
So far, they’ve distributed over 2.3 million solar lights across rural sub-Saharan Africa, repaired 2,422 solar lights, set up 133 light libraries and supported 2,883 women to start their own solar businesses
“SolarAid’s mission and message really resonates with us at Dowsing & Reynolds.
– Ally & James Dowsing-Reynolds, Co-Founders, Dowsing & Reynolds
Along with bringing clean, safe solar power to homes, schools and health facilities in rural communities, they also support locals in becoming solar entrepreneurs and repair technicians, which creates steady income and business opportunities for those individuals.
They really are changing lives and we’re proud to be able to support them and their work by donating 50% of profits from all sales over the Black Friday weekend to SolarAid.”
A donation of £15 is all it takes to fund one solar light, reaching five people with clean, safe lighting. This means families will save a total of approximately £98 per year, with four people feeling safer at home and one more child studying after dark.
Follow @dowsingandreynolds and @solaraid on Instagram for more updates about our partnership, and find out more about SolarAid and their work by clicking the link below.