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Solar Lamps Shed Light in Rural Communities

Posted by  on Saturday, July 25th 2015     
Lucy Sakuda, 47, uses her M-KOPA solar powered light in her home in Olorien, Kenya to cook at night. Before buying a solar panel, the nearest power source was 15 miles away. She has saved so much from not having to buy kerosene that she was able to get new furniture. / Morgana Wingard

President Obama’s Power Africa initiative aims to help private sector partners realize their potential in scaling affordable energy access to remote communities who live beyond the grid–a key ingredient for spurring economic growth.

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Meeting the President: How the United States is Helping Women Farmers in Senegal

Posted by  on Friday, September 27th 2013     

A female rice farmer reflects on President Obama’s visit to the agricultural technology marketplace in Senegal during June 2013. Read more >>

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We the Geeks: Innovation for Global Good

Posted by  on Tuesday, June 25th 2013     

On Thursday, June 27 at 1:00 pm EST, the White House will host a “We the Geeks” Google+ Hangout to discuss innovation for global good. Read more >>

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On the Front Lines in Africa

Posted by  on Friday, June 21st 2013     

FrontLines editor shares some of her favorite FrontLines stories about our work in Africa. Read more >>

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