Humanitarian and NGO partnerships

Working with humanitarian organisations

One of Namene’s core values is care, and a key aspect of our work revolves around making sure our products reach those who need them the most, in any location and in any circumstance.

In addition to the lights we deploy through our carbon projects and commercial distributors, we partner with a range of global and local NGOs to rapidly distribute solar lights to communities affected by conflict or natural disasters.

Solar products and disaster relief

Besides the health, education and environmental benefits that pico solar lights provide, Namene lights are particularly well suited for emergency situations:

• They are Verasol approved and adhere to Lighting Global Standards which fully meet the specific needs of different humanitarian settings. 
• They pack small and can be deployed in large quantities rapidly and as needed.
• They produce light through efficient LEDs, reducing the risk of fires, which is particularly important in crowded or temporary shelter settings.
• If fully charged they last throughout the night, allowing people to engage in essential activities after sunset, such as cooking or attending to medical needs.
• They require minimal maintenance, reducing the burden on relief organisations and allowing affected communities to manage and maintain the lights themselves.
• Once distributed, our solar lights have low operating costs because they do not require ongoing fuel, single use battery or electricity expenses. This can save resources for humanitarian organisations and affected communities.