Smiling Through Light

Smiling Through Light focuses on clean energy access. We work with a network of local women to provide clean, reliable and sustainable energy in Sierra Leone through the distribution and sale of solar products, focusing on the last mile. We are currently operating in Freetown, Kamakwie, Lunsar and Tombo with the aim of working throughout the country and Africa. We currently have a team of 12 employees and head office in Freetown, Sierra Leone. By setting up distribution networks and supporting small female-run businesses, the organisation helps communities’ access safe, clean light technology, whilst simultaneously creating employment and income opportunities. The profits of the company are reinvested in the social enterprise: buying more solar products, providing capacity building training and ongoing support to the women. Smiling through Light aims to transform the lives of millions of women and girls, first in Sierra Leone and then Africa more widely. With a dual focus on creating thriving businesses and access to sustainable energy sources, we will help support economic growth, environmental awareness and tackle air pollution. Access to sustainable energy is vital to securing a cleaner, brighter future for Africa, Smiling through Light is committed to ensuring that the sustainable energy revolution leaves no one behind.