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Reaching of the Poorest of the Poor

Reaching of the Poorest of the Poor

Circle of Light’s new product and pricing options have greatly reduced the “buy-in” cost to the program, making it easier than ever for the poorest of families to have access to affordable energy.
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Building a Strong Foundation in Mozambique

Building a Strong Foundation in Mozambique

Plans to launch additional Energy Stores in Mozambique are on the horizon, but for now, U.S. Circle of Light (CoL) leaders are working with our in-country partner, Light for Development, to build a strong foundation for the program.
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Rotary Doctors set up clinic in Yasulwe

Rotary Doctors set up clinic in Yasulwe

The residents of Yasulwe now have weekly access to affordable medical care, thanks to Rotary Doctors who set up a medical clinic each Wednesday at the the Circle of Light (CoL) Communication Center, where a refrigerator that stores medicines is powered by a CoL propane cylinder.
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Circle of Light launches in Mozambique

Circle of Light launches in Mozambique

Like other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, 85 percent of Mozambique’s 20 million people do not have access to affordable, safe energy. Now, with the launch of Circle of Light (CoL) Energy Stores in rural areas of the country, families will not only receive light through CoL systems, but also the Light of Jesus Christ.
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Circle of Light Resumes Operations in Kenya

Circle of Light Resumes Operations in Kenya

Kenya continues to be in a state of repair and reconciliation after ethnic violence rocked the country following its December presidential elections. The BBC reports that at least 1,500 are dead and 60,000 had to flee their homes. Due to safety concerns, Circle of Light's in-country operations were suspended for a few weeks during the turbulence. However, CoL services have now resumed.
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Restoring Hope and Instilling Confidence

Restoring Hope and Instilling Confidence

Like most rural areas of Kenya, the community of Murereshwa has seen its share of hardship. Drought, poverty, disease and depleted resources are still present in this flat, thorn-ridden land.
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Sparking Hope to Ignite Change

Sparking Hope to Ignite Change

What does it take to spark empowerment and creativity? In rural Africa, it takes a light bulb and propane stove.
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God’s gentle love in a harsh land

God’s gentle love in a harsh land

Kitelakapel has been called a snapshot of the Old Wild West, complete with cattle rustling, warring between ranching towns and the death and violent life that comes with a godless land.
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LPG cylinder filling depot dedicated

LPG cylinder filling depot dedicated

In late March, CoL’s first LPG (propane) cylinder filling depot was dedicated and opened for operation.
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Bringing energy to build up families

Bringing energy to build up families

Circle of Light (CoL) continually strives to not only meet the physical needs of poor African families—through light and cooking systems—but to reflect, teach and encourage biblical values. And where do people usually learn such values? In the home.
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