Until recently, having continuous lighting for childbirth in Zimbabwe was not assured. Most health facilities in the country had sporadic or no power. Mothers were routinely told to pack candles as part of their birthing kits. The situation changed when We Care Solar implemented a national solar energy program in Zimbabwe to “Light Every Birth.” We Care Solar is a U.S. based nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every woman can deliver safely in a health facility equipped with power.
Healthcare After Dark
Imagine giving birth by the light of flashlight or imagine a doctor tending to a birth with no light except the headlamp they’re wearing. Across Nigeria, many health care facilities do not have access to electricity and so can’t provide critical care after the sun goes down, making this scenario unfortunately commonplace.
-April 22, 2024