Kampiru Mayi Wala Group

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Kampiru Mayi Wala Group needed £21,675.89 for their business.

Amount requested:

£21,675.89

Repayment term:

29 months

Activity type:

Green

The Kampiru Mayi Wala Group consists of 27 women with an average age of 41, collectively supporting 114 children. These women are based in a rural area in Malawi that lacks access to electricity from the national grid. The group focuses on the solar energy business, aiming to bring sustainable energy solutions to their community.

Dorothy, a 75-year-old widow, is one of the group’s dedicated members. Dorothy joined the Mayi Wala Group with the goal of improving her quality of life, demonstrating her resilience and commitment to building a brighter future for herself and her community.

This group of women is part of a large-scale solar lighting project led by Lendwithcare's partner, SolarAid. The project aims to bring clean, affordable light to households in some of the most remote areas of rural Malawi.

The impact of just one solar light on a family’s life is transformational:

- Families save significantly over the lifetime of a solar light, no longer needing to buy hazardous candles or kerosene lamps. These savings are redirected to essentials like food, school fees, and livelihood improvements.

- 97% of solar light users report feeling safer at night, avoiding the risks of open flames and benefiting from increased security provided by the lights.

- Children’s educational opportunities improve, with a 33% increase in homework completion after dark.

By working with local women’s groups, the project not only generates alternative income for participants but also establishes a reliable network of solar agents who can effectively reach underserved rural communities. This group will receive support from local partners SunnyMoney and FEBCO to identify households in need, sell solar products, and provide installation and maintenance services.

The loan provided to this group will enable them to purchase 500 Solar Light Systems to sell within their communities using a pay-as-you-go scheme. This model makes the systems more affordable and accessible, allowing households to pay in instalments rather than upfront.

Solar Light System Features

Each system includes:

- Three bright and efficient lamps (200 lm per watt), with adjustable brightness levels to meet varying needs.

- A durable solar panel and a wall-mount battery hub with a user-friendly display and keypad.

- A smartphone charging holder, wireless wall-mount light switch, and options for future system expansion with additional batteries, panels, and lamps.

The women’s group will sell each Solar Home System for approximately $53.46 (£42), earning a profit of around $15.94 (£13) per unit. These profits will be reinvested into the business to establish sustainable energy enterprises within their communities.

Loan Details and Timeline

The loan will be used to purchase the solar stock, with installations planned for April 2025. Following the installations, the women will set up payment schemes with their customers and begin collecting repayments. Loan repayments to Lendwithcare are scheduled to start in June 2025, with the full loan expected to be repaid within 24 months.

This project represents a significant opportunity to improve livelihoods, promote renewable energy adoption, and empower women to lead sustainable energy businesses in their local communities.

Loan added: 19 December 2024

Kampiru Mayi Wala Group's loan repayment schedule

Date Expected repayments Actual repayments
£1,970.54
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£788.21
£733.09
£788.21 Available

The above amounts are indicative, based on the exchange rate the day this loan was added to the website. The actual amounts you will receive will be based on an exchange rate at the time the repayment is returned to your account. See our Help Centre for more information.

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