The women bringing solar power to Sierra Leone

barefoot college — Barefoot College solar engineers. Photo: Barefoot College

The Guardian

1 minute read Aug. 17, 2011

A group of 12 women from villages in Sierra Leone is in the frontline of a battle to bring solar-powered electricity to rural communities. No small feat, given that rural Sierra Leone is not connected to power.

Read the full story on the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/aug/17/sierra-leone-barefoot-solar-engineers

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