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Our first-generation foot-powered energy source, the Freeplay Weza – which means ‘power’ in Swahili – provided up to 12 volts of power for charging cell phones, lights, and other low energy devices.

We will use this technology as a launching platform for our lighting efforts in Africa. Because it is portable, easy to use, and sustainable, the Weza technology can be transferred to income-generation projects that supply clean energy to communities without electricity.

Weza and lighting technology enterprises will benefit rural communities through:

• Powering lights that increase productivity, and improve security, safety and health.
• Providing employment and income generation opportunities.
• Building business and micro-finance skills.
• Reducing reliance on unsafe, polluting energy.
• Introducing new rural services, such as hairdressing.
• Improving communications.