Discover how a trip to an off-grid village in West Africa sparked a mission that has changed the lives of thousands of children.
In 2013, with a couple of collaborators, our founder headed completely off-grid to live with subsistence farmers for a month in northern Senegal.
The aim of the trip was simple but ambitious: to gain a deep, authentic understanding of these subsistence communities and work together to create genuinely impactful development projects.
What quickly became overwhelmingly apparent was the dire need for electricity—particularly for the children. Without light after sunset, studying stopped. Education stalled. Potential was lost in the dark.
We've been working for over 10 years since that first trip to empower children to reach their full potential.
We don't just distribute gifts; we measure the impact you’ve created. Working hand-in-hand with our charity partner in Zimbabwe, we meticulously recorded class test scores before and after children received our solar lights.
"Every single child, in every year group, in every subject tested saw improvements in their class tests in only 3 months!"
Immediate improvements seen in foundational literacy.
Maths scores jumped significantly, transforming academic trajectories.
Sustained growth preparing students for secondary education.
Dive deeper into our origin story, join us on our gifting missions, and hear directly from the teachers changing lives on the ground.
Watch the full documentary detailing our founder's journey to Senegal and the birth of Power a Life.
Watch on YouTubeJoin our team on the ground in Zimbabwe as we distribute solar lights and stationery to rural schools.
Watch on YouTubeListen to the headmasters and teachers describe the immediate difference light makes in a classroom.
Watch on YouTubeAlign your corporate gifting with a mission that creates proven, sustainable change.
