Social and Health Benefits
Improved Health – our solar lamps eliminate poisonous indoor kerosene fumes, which cause respiratory illness and have been linked to tuberculosis. The result is improved health, particularly amongst women and children who spend most time in the house. Compared to kerosene, LED lamps provide a much brighter, direct, and more consistent light, reducing eye strain for those reading at night.
Better Education – for the first time in many of their lives, children will have a bright light to illuminate their studies at night. Children can read and study for 2-3 hours longer per night.
Improved Productivity – our lamps allow 2-3 hours extra productivity per-day by giving free light. The ability to charge mobile phones for free means that people have the increased connectivity they need to do business.
Increased Night-Safety – our solar lamps eliminate the need for indoor naked flames. Kerosene lamps are often left burning at night and are a common cause of household fires, which can rapidly sweep through a village or informal settlement.
Greater Security – ToughStuff’s LED lamp can be used as a torch. It provides the extra security that women and others travelling by night need. In disaster areas, the lamps have greatly improved the sense of security of those living in emergency camps.
Enhanced Connectivity – ToughStuff connectors allow radios to be played for free, without the need for mains electricity or disposable batteries. People will have access to vital information as well as entertainment programming. With ToughStuff mobile phone connectors, customers can charge their phones for free, greatly enhancing their ability to stay in touch, receive information, and transfer funds. Users save $0.1-0.25 every time they charge their phone and can leave their phones on and stay connected.
