The Mandarin brings light to victims of Typhoon Bopha
illumination is currently working with IOM to distribute our Mandarin solar lamps to those in the Philippines recently impacted by the devastating Typhoon Bopha.
Lumina Project report: Health Impacts of Fuel-based Lighting
With input from illumination CEO Shane Thatcher, the Lumina Project has released a landmark study exploring the linkages between sustainability and public health in the developing world.
Interview with illumination’s distributor in Tanzania
An interview by business publication How We Made It In Africa with Edith Banzi, the Managing Director of illumination’s distributor in Tanzania, illumination East Africa.
CEO stories from the field
This post isn’t about lights but is a terrible story that I was told on one of my trips to Africa. It has disturbed me since I heard it and it really highlights some of the worst aspects about living in poverty…
Report on illumination’s field study into relieving energy poverty
During our work over the past years illumination has also conducted empirical research into methods for relieving energy poverty. The report is now available for download…
Video: Shane interviewed by CarbonSoft in Tanzania
An interview on the ground in Tanzania with our CEO Shane by our partners at CarbonSoft…
illumination and Greener Impact International to distribute 500,000 solar lights in rural Ghana
illumination is delighted to welcome our newest distribution partner, Ghana-based Greener Impact International…
illumination sponsors school students in Tanzania
An update of our sponsorship of boarding room “Simba B” at the School of St Jude, providing a home away from home for seven students for the upcoming school year…
illumination featured on Channel 7 News, Sunday 11 March
Thanks to Channel 7 in Australia for featuring illumination on their news broadcast last weekend…
Media Release: 80,000 Australian solar lights reach Pakistan flood refugees
Melbourne inventors create a $10 solar light that generates carbon credits and transforms lives…
