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Shining a light to empower girls through education ­- Northern Mozambique

 

May 29, 2026

 

In Cabo Delgado, solar lamps are giving thousands of young girls the practical support they need to study safely and pursue their education towards a brighter future.

 

For the students of Chuiba School in Pemba, the distribution of solar lamps was a meaningful community occasion that brought together local leaders and families. The atmosphere was warm and personal: parents stood alongside their daughters, grandmothers accompanied their granddaughters, as each girl received her lamp. It was a moment that reflected something larger: a community investing in its young people. For many of these households, which rely on off-grid energy solutions in their daily lives, the lamps offer a reliable and practical resource. Students can complete their schoolwork with confidence, and the steady light benefits the entire home.

Ethnic community in Vietnam
In 2023, the Signify Foundation partnered with Pathfinder International to distribute 3,000 solar lamps to students in the districts of Ancuabe, Palma, and Pemba. The initiative is rooted in practical empowerment, supporting girls in staying in school and upholding their right to education in a safe environment. By providing a clean, consistent light source, the project directly extends study hours for students in the fifth through seventh grades and strengthens their sense of security after dark.
Ethnic community in Vietnam
 
Across the three districts, more than 2,900 girls can now manage their studies at any hour, on their own terms. With access to light, these students can focus on their academic goals and move through their lives with greater confidence and independence. Ultimately, these lamps help give the girls of Cabo Delgado a more stable foundation, not just to continue their education, but to shape the future of their communities.

About the author:

Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong

Ania González

Project Coordinator at Signify Foundation

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