Humanitarian Projects
Burundi
The Batwa
Pygmy Tribe
The Pygmy Tribe is the poorest tribe in the poorest country in the world: Burundi. They work as slaves for the other tribes, with only food as compensation and live in the forests in self made huts.
Through generous donations we were able to purchase land where we constructed 55 homes for the Batwa families. Each home was furnished with a solar lamp, a bed, chairs and a table. This is the first place they have to call home.
For the first time they no longer work as slaves, but they now face the challenge of providing for themselves. We've empowered them with the tools, seeds for essential crops like potatoes, maize, and sweet potatoes, and livestock in the form of goats, enabling them to build a sustainable future.
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With Light, Everything Changes
Solar Lamps
We were able to be a part of the first 70 solar lamps that was handed out to families in Kenya.
Providing solar lamps to rural African communities offers transformative benefits. Replacing dangerous and smoky kerosene lamps or open fires with clean, reliable solar lighting dramatically reduces the risk of fires and respiratory illnesses, saving lives.
Children gain the ability to study effectively after dark, improving their educational opportunities and future prospects. Families also experience significant financial savings by eliminating the ongoing costs of fuel, freeing up resources for other essential needs. Solar lamps bring safety, education, and economic relief, lighting the path towards a brighter future. Mt. Elgon together with its partners Hands on Africa and the Green Light Planet (a company working to contribute to green energy revolution in Kenya) aim to distribute solar lamps to 500 homes.
Nourishing Today, Empowering Tomorrow
Feeding Programmes
Our feeding program addresses critical hunger in rural Africa, delivering vital sustenance to the most impoverished communities. During the pandemic, when food scarcity was acute, we provided essential aid, often being the sole source of nourishment for families enduring prolonged hunger. We partner with local churches to distribute food to their most vulnerable members, ensuring direct and impactful support. Additionally, our Life Abundantly project provides crucial food assistance for the initial six months, while simultaneously equipping families with sustainable farming skills, fostering long-term self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of poverty.
