“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela May 2013 – James Olivas of Belmont, California, a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, CA, is passionate about education. He has been inspired by the work of non-profit organizations furthering educational opportunities of students around the [Read more...]
Many who go on African safaris express an interest in helping the local population. Personally donating our solar powered lamps is a very rewarding way of helping. However, it is not possible to do this on a pre-programmed group safari. A customized African safari by safarismadesimple.com will allow you to spend as much time as you like at local schools, clinics, etc., and they will also work with you to customize a safari that fits your specific desires. They will also make a contribution to One Million Lights if you book with them. Read more about this opportunity.
Evie is a senior at Alameda Community Learning Center and is passionate about helping those who are in need of basic fundamentals such as light. Evie’s goal is to raise funds for 50 solar lights for use in a medical clinic and an orphanage, to be distributed at the end of this year in Haiti. Read more about this project.
Read about One Million Lights Philippines chapter, lighting up clinics, schools, and communities.