Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)
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Power to the People | SELF uses the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change ☀️ www.self.org
Greetings from the greenhouse! In Derrassi, Benin, this new greenhouse is helping farmers grow fresh produce—even in the hottest, driest months.
It’s a small but powerful boost to #ClimateResilience and the newest addition to SELF’s solar gardens. ☀️🌱
#sustainability #climate
It’s a small but powerful boost to #ClimateResilience and the newest addition to SELF’s solar gardens. ☀️🌱
#sustainability #climate
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Greetings from the greenhouse! In Derrassi, Benin, this new greenhouse is helping farmers grow fresh produce—even in the hottest, driest months.
It’s a small but powerful boost to #ClimateResilience and the newest addition to SELF’s solar gardens. ☀️🌱
#sustainability #climate
It’s a small but powerful boost to #ClimateResilience and the newest addition to SELF’s solar gardens. ☀️🌱
#sustainability #climate
Light for every child. Hope for every future.
In this rural Ugandan town, solar streetlights offer a safe space to learn after dark. With new light comes new possibilities—and these students are ready for it. 📖
#energy #solar #cleanenergy #renewables #sdg7 #sdg4
In this rural Ugandan town, solar streetlights offer a safe space to learn after dark. With new light comes new possibilities—and these students are ready for it. 📖
#energy #solar #cleanenergy #renewables #sdg7 #sdg4
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Light for every child. Hope for every future.
In this rural Ugandan town, solar streetlights offer a safe space to learn after dark. With new light comes new possibilities—and these students are ready for it. 📖
#energy #solar #cleanenergy #renewables #sdg7 #sdg4
In this rural Ugandan town, solar streetlights offer a safe space to learn after dark. With new light comes new possibilities—and these students are ready for it. 📖
#energy #solar #cleanenergy #renewables #sdg7 #sdg4
#COP30 is a chance to shift from talk to action.
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#COP30 is a chance to shift from talk to action.
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
From the latest @iea.org report: #Solar is dominating the global growth of #renewables, with the increase in #pv capacity expected to more than double over the next 5 years.
Now, we must ensure all people have access.
☀️ Support solar for all: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
Now, we must ensure all people have access.
☀️ Support solar for all: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
From the latest @iea.org report: #Solar is dominating the global growth of #renewables, with the increase in #pv capacity expected to more than double over the next 5 years.
Now, we must ensure all people have access.
☀️ Support solar for all: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
Now, we must ensure all people have access.
☀️ Support solar for all: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
As a bonus: Give $100 or more before Nov. 4 and receive a special 35th anniversary t-shirt!
✨ Give now: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #climate #justice #powertothepeople
✨ Give now: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #climate #justice #powertothepeople
October 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
As a bonus: Give $100 or more before Nov. 4 and receive a special 35th anniversary t-shirt!
✨ Give now: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #climate #justice #powertothepeople
✨ Give now: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #climate #justice #powertothepeople
Since 1990, SELF has worked to turn sunlight into justice—powering hospitals, schools, and entire communities across the globe. 🌍
✨ Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting our next chapter of impact. Give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #renewables #cleanenergy
✨ Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting our next chapter of impact. Give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #renewables #cleanenergy
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Since 1990, SELF has worked to turn sunlight into justice—powering hospitals, schools, and entire communities across the globe. 🌍
✨ Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting our next chapter of impact. Give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #renewables #cleanenergy
✨ Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting our next chapter of impact. Give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/35thanni...
#solar #energy #renewables #cleanenergy
Exciting upgrades are coming to our #solar gardens in Benin! A new greenhouse—under construction now—plus fresh drip irrigation lines will help local #farmers grow healthy crops through the hottest, driest part of the year.
Thank you to our incredible donors for making this possible 💛🌱 #sdg2 #sdg7
Thank you to our incredible donors for making this possible 💛🌱 #sdg2 #sdg7
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“Without power, we had to deliver babies and perform other procedures with candles." – Harelimana Assoumpta, Senior Nurse at the Kamabuye Health Center
In Rwanda, SELF worked with @pih.org to solar-electrify rural health clinics. 🩺⚡
Discover the impact in our latest newsletter: conta.cc/3VUZXbl
In Rwanda, SELF worked with @pih.org to solar-electrify rural health clinics. 🩺⚡
Discover the impact in our latest newsletter: conta.cc/3VUZXbl
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Without power, we had to deliver babies and perform other procedures with candles." – Harelimana Assoumpta, Senior Nurse at the Kamabuye Health Center
In Rwanda, SELF worked with @pih.org to solar-electrify rural health clinics. 🩺⚡
Discover the impact in our latest newsletter: conta.cc/3VUZXbl
In Rwanda, SELF worked with @pih.org to solar-electrify rural health clinics. 🩺⚡
Discover the impact in our latest newsletter: conta.cc/3VUZXbl
This month, SELF celebrates 35 years! 🎉
We're traveling back in time, revisiting projects that have had a lasting impact.
Today, learn about SELF's work with the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania: conta.cc/3WvFU3f
& subscribe for more: tinyurl.com/hzpwka37
#energy #climate
We're traveling back in time, revisiting projects that have had a lasting impact.
Today, learn about SELF's work with the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania: conta.cc/3WvFU3f
& subscribe for more: tinyurl.com/hzpwka37
#energy #climate
October 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This month, SELF celebrates 35 years! 🎉
We're traveling back in time, revisiting projects that have had a lasting impact.
Today, learn about SELF's work with the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania: conta.cc/3WvFU3f
& subscribe for more: tinyurl.com/hzpwka37
#energy #climate
We're traveling back in time, revisiting projects that have had a lasting impact.
Today, learn about SELF's work with the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania: conta.cc/3WvFU3f
& subscribe for more: tinyurl.com/hzpwka37
#energy #climate
“This project was revolutionary." - Dr. Silent Tovosia
As SELF celebrates 35 years of impact, we're revisiting past projects and sharing where they are today.
Learn how one initiative in the Solomon Islands sparked a movement across the region: conta.cc/48jmy8R
#sdg7 #energy #solar
As SELF celebrates 35 years of impact, we're revisiting past projects and sharing where they are today.
Learn how one initiative in the Solomon Islands sparked a movement across the region: conta.cc/48jmy8R
#sdg7 #energy #solar
October 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“This project was revolutionary." - Dr. Silent Tovosia
As SELF celebrates 35 years of impact, we're revisiting past projects and sharing where they are today.
Learn how one initiative in the Solomon Islands sparked a movement across the region: conta.cc/48jmy8R
#sdg7 #energy #solar
As SELF celebrates 35 years of impact, we're revisiting past projects and sharing where they are today.
Learn how one initiative in the Solomon Islands sparked a movement across the region: conta.cc/48jmy8R
#sdg7 #energy #solar
Indigenous communities are disproportionately impacted by energy poverty. Solar can help fill the gap—delivering a clean, reliable, locally-owned source of electricity.
SELF is proud to partner with communities like Angela's! ☀️
#indigenouspeoplesday #solarenergy #cleanenergy #sdg7
SELF is proud to partner with communities like Angela's! ☀️
#indigenouspeoplesday #solarenergy #cleanenergy #sdg7
October 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Indigenous communities are disproportionately impacted by energy poverty. Solar can help fill the gap—delivering a clean, reliable, locally-owned source of electricity.
SELF is proud to partner with communities like Angela's! ☀️
#indigenouspeoplesday #solarenergy #cleanenergy #sdg7
SELF is proud to partner with communities like Angela's! ☀️
#indigenouspeoplesday #solarenergy #cleanenergy #sdg7
October 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
(3/3) We honor Dr. Goodall not only in memory, but in continued action toward a better future, for all life, everywhere.
#JaneGoodall #conservation #wildlife #ecosystems
#JaneGoodall #conservation #wildlife #ecosystems
October 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
(3/3) We honor Dr. Goodall not only in memory, but in continued action toward a better future, for all life, everywhere.
#JaneGoodall #conservation #wildlife #ecosystems
#JaneGoodall #conservation #wildlife #ecosystems
(2/3) In 2005, SELF had the honor of partnering with The Jane Goodall Institute to bring #SolarPower to the Gombe Research Centre in Tanzania.
With ample, reliable #energy, researchers gained lighting, refrigeration, computers & more—expanding their ability to protect wildlife & ecosystems.
With ample, reliable #energy, researchers gained lighting, refrigeration, computers & more—expanding their ability to protect wildlife & ecosystems.
October 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
(2/3) In 2005, SELF had the honor of partnering with The Jane Goodall Institute to bring #SolarPower to the Gombe Research Centre in Tanzania.
With ample, reliable #energy, researchers gained lighting, refrigeration, computers & more—expanding their ability to protect wildlife & ecosystems.
With ample, reliable #energy, researchers gained lighting, refrigeration, computers & more—expanding their ability to protect wildlife & ecosystems.
(1/3) We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall—a scientist, storyteller, and fierce defender of the natural world.
#JaneGoodall #conservation #environmentalism
#JaneGoodall #conservation #environmentalism
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
(1/3) We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall—a scientist, storyteller, and fierce defender of the natural world.
#JaneGoodall #conservation #environmentalism
#JaneGoodall #conservation #environmentalism
⭐ Meet Zacharie ⭐
Zach provides technical direction and expertise for SELF's work in his home country of Benin.
Thank you for your great work, Zach!
#sustainabledevelopment #solar #benin #westafrica
Zach provides technical direction and expertise for SELF's work in his home country of Benin.
Thank you for your great work, Zach!
#sustainabledevelopment #solar #benin #westafrica
September 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⭐ Meet Zacharie ⭐
Zach provides technical direction and expertise for SELF's work in his home country of Benin.
Thank you for your great work, Zach!
#sustainabledevelopment #solar #benin #westafrica
Zach provides technical direction and expertise for SELF's work in his home country of Benin.
Thank you for your great work, Zach!
#sustainabledevelopment #solar #benin #westafrica
Emerging markets & developing economies—home to more than half of the world’s population—receive less than 15% of global #CleanEnergy investment.
We can't solve the #ClimateCrisis until every country can reach its full potential & until everyone has a seat at the table. #ClimateWeek 🌍
We can't solve the #ClimateCrisis until every country can reach its full potential & until everyone has a seat at the table. #ClimateWeek 🌍
September 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Emerging markets & developing economies—home to more than half of the world’s population—receive less than 15% of global #CleanEnergy investment.
We can't solve the #ClimateCrisis until every country can reach its full potential & until everyone has a seat at the table. #ClimateWeek 🌍
We can't solve the #ClimateCrisis until every country can reach its full potential & until everyone has a seat at the table. #ClimateWeek 🌍
"Energy reforms will expand our possibilities, not limit them," Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, shared at the #GlobalRenewablesSummit.
As world leaders convene for #ClimateWeek, we urge them to embrace this vision—one where #climate progress & global prosperity go hand-in-hand.
As world leaders convene for #ClimateWeek, we urge them to embrace this vision—one where #climate progress & global prosperity go hand-in-hand.
September 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Energy reforms will expand our possibilities, not limit them," Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, shared at the #GlobalRenewablesSummit.
As world leaders convene for #ClimateWeek, we urge them to embrace this vision—one where #climate progress & global prosperity go hand-in-hand.
As world leaders convene for #ClimateWeek, we urge them to embrace this vision—one where #climate progress & global prosperity go hand-in-hand.
This work can be slow.
Progress can take time.
But everyday, more people gain access to clean energy.
Everyday, lives change.
📍 Tanzania
#energy #energysky #energytransition #sdg7 #cleanenergy
Progress can take time.
But everyday, more people gain access to clean energy.
Everyday, lives change.
📍 Tanzania
#energy #energysky #energytransition #sdg7 #cleanenergy
September 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This work can be slow.
Progress can take time.
But everyday, more people gain access to clean energy.
Everyday, lives change.
📍 Tanzania
#energy #energysky #energytransition #sdg7 #cleanenergy
Progress can take time.
But everyday, more people gain access to clean energy.
Everyday, lives change.
📍 Tanzania
#energy #energysky #energytransition #sdg7 #cleanenergy
The Kourel Health Clinic in Benin is a small but vital health post. With access to electricity, it can now provide improved maternity, pharmacy, and primary care to thousands of patients.
❤️🩹 Discover how we're powering healthcare: www.self.org/health/
#sdg7 #sdg3 #poweringhealthcare #solar
❤️🩹 Discover how we're powering healthcare: www.self.org/health/
#sdg7 #sdg3 #poweringhealthcare #solar
September 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Kourel Health Clinic in Benin is a small but vital health post. With access to electricity, it can now provide improved maternity, pharmacy, and primary care to thousands of patients.
❤️🩹 Discover how we're powering healthcare: www.self.org/health/
#sdg7 #sdg3 #poweringhealthcare #solar
❤️🩹 Discover how we're powering healthcare: www.self.org/health/
#sdg7 #sdg3 #poweringhealthcare #solar
In this month's newsletter:
🌟 The SDGs turn 10. How we're pushing forward
🌟 SELF's latest podcast interview
🌟 Supporting our partners
Read it here: conta.cc/4mJORBL
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#solarenergy #renewables #sdg7 #climatejustice
🌟 The SDGs turn 10. How we're pushing forward
🌟 SELF's latest podcast interview
🌟 Supporting our partners
Read it here: conta.cc/4mJORBL
Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XwsLDMM/s...
#solarenergy #renewables #sdg7 #climatejustice
September 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In this month's newsletter:
🌟 The SDGs turn 10. How we're pushing forward
🌟 SELF's latest podcast interview
🌟 Supporting our partners
Read it here: conta.cc/4mJORBL
Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XwsLDMM/s...
#solarenergy #renewables #sdg7 #climatejustice
🌟 The SDGs turn 10. How we're pushing forward
🌟 SELF's latest podcast interview
🌟 Supporting our partners
Read it here: conta.cc/4mJORBL
Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XwsLDMM/s...
#solarenergy #renewables #sdg7 #climatejustice
What if you could help light a school, power a hospital, or electrify a village—all for less than your weekly coffee run?
Join SELF’s Monthly Donors Club and power up positive change.
☀️ Choose what you give: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
#energysky #cleanenergy #solar #energy
Join SELF’s Monthly Donors Club and power up positive change.
☀️ Choose what you give: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
#energysky #cleanenergy #solar #energy
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What if you could help light a school, power a hospital, or electrify a village—all for less than your weekly coffee run?
Join SELF’s Monthly Donors Club and power up positive change.
☀️ Choose what you give: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
#energysky #cleanenergy #solar #energy
Join SELF’s Monthly Donors Club and power up positive change.
☀️ Choose what you give: secure.qgiv.com/for/donateto...
#energysky #cleanenergy #solar #energy
84% of people without electricity live in rural areas.
💡 Off-grid solar energy systems, such as #microgrids, can bring these communities online, lighting lives and sparking opportunity.
#sdg7 #energy #solar
💡 Off-grid solar energy systems, such as #microgrids, can bring these communities online, lighting lives and sparking opportunity.
#sdg7 #energy #solar
August 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
84% of people without electricity live in rural areas.
💡 Off-grid solar energy systems, such as #microgrids, can bring these communities online, lighting lives and sparking opportunity.
#sdg7 #energy #solar
💡 Off-grid solar energy systems, such as #microgrids, can bring these communities online, lighting lives and sparking opportunity.
#sdg7 #energy #solar
A new installation is underway! Can you guess where we are? ☀️
#solar #energy #energytransition #solarforall #rooftopsolar
#solar #energy #energytransition #solarforall #rooftopsolar
August 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A new installation is underway! Can you guess where we are? ☀️
#solar #energy #energytransition #solarforall #rooftopsolar
#solar #energy #energytransition #solarforall #rooftopsolar
Did you know 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water?
SELF’s solar-powered water systems are changing that—bringing clean water to off-grid communities, all powered by the sun. ☀️💧
Explore the impact: www.self.org/water/
#solarenergy #cleanwater #sdg6 #sdg7 #climatetech
SELF’s solar-powered water systems are changing that—bringing clean water to off-grid communities, all powered by the sun. ☀️💧
Explore the impact: www.self.org/water/
#solarenergy #cleanwater #sdg6 #sdg7 #climatetech
August 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Did you know 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water?
SELF’s solar-powered water systems are changing that—bringing clean water to off-grid communities, all powered by the sun. ☀️💧
Explore the impact: www.self.org/water/
#solarenergy #cleanwater #sdg6 #sdg7 #climatetech
SELF’s solar-powered water systems are changing that—bringing clean water to off-grid communities, all powered by the sun. ☀️💧
Explore the impact: www.self.org/water/
#solarenergy #cleanwater #sdg6 #sdg7 #climatetech