Join Daniel in support of Empower a Life: Help Bring Solar Energy to a School in Ethiopia

Daniel

1068 from 25 donors 1 update 5000 goal
What is imagine1day?
imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education. Our mission of developing leaders to elevate the world guides our every step. We are a movement powered by endless creative energy to help the next generation of leaders who will carry Africa into a new era of prosperity.
Where does my money go?
Donations will fund equipment, transportation, installation, and training necessary to build technical skills and knowledge to sustain the system and effectively integrate it into the community. Installation will take place in February 2014.
Why participate?
Because with your donation, you are helping to create a future that would not otherwise be possible. The gift of light is one way to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education.
Did you know?
  1. 13 = # of months in Ethiopia (one of very few countries left with their own calendar)
  2. 30 = # of days in a month in Ethiopia, remaining days of the year comprise the 13th month
  3. 2,000 = population of Abada Community in Ethiopia
  4. 365 = # of days without electricity in Abada today

Friends of imagine1day, Inc. will handle the distribution of your donation.

Thanks to...

Jan 25
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Sarah gave 13 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Jan 23
Kristina view profile
Kristina made a 30 contribution
Suzanne view profile
Suzanne made a 48 contribution
Dec 28
Kevin view profile
Kevin gave 250 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Dec 21
Matthew view profile
Matthew gave 13 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Abraham view profile
Abraham gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Dec 20
Scott view profile
Scott made a 25 contribution
Dec 18
Sarah view profile
Sarah gave 40 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Derek view profile
Derek made a 13 contribution
Ken view profile
Ken gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Kelli view profile
Kelli gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Dec 14
Kent view profile
Kent made a 25 contribution
Stacy view profile
Stacy made a 50 contribution
Martin view profile
Martin gave 13 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Dec 11
Neal view profile
Neal gave 100 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Amos view profile
Amos made a 25 contribution
Nov 27
Daniel view profile
Daniel made a 50 contribution
Nov 25
Christina view profile
Christina gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Rosa view profile
Rosa made a 100 contribution
Matt view profile
Matt gave 100 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Gene view profile
Gene made a 20 contribution
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Wendy made a 20 contribution
Nov 24
William view profile
William gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Nov 20
Corrina view profile
Corrina gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
Brian view profile
Brian made a 13 contribution

Give the Gift of Light: Help me and imagine1day bring solar energy to Ethiopia

Dear Friends & Family,

I’m writing to ask for your support with a cause that I have become personally passionate about: bringing solar to communities who have little or no access to electricity.

In partnership with the non-profit organization, imagine1day, our goal is that in 30 days, we will raise $13 for each person in the Abada Community in Ethiopia (population ~2,000) to fund a solar energy system that will fuel their village 365 days a year.

Electricity is one of the biggest impediments to progress and education in Africa. Today, in the Abada village, there is no electricity. With your donation, a 7kW off-grid solar electric system will be installed in the village, and it will be life-changing. With your help, we will be a catalyst for advancement. My plan is to travel to Ethiopia, to help and train local Abada village members to install and maintain their solar electric system.

My intention is to raise $5,000 to help give kids access to the Internet to aid their education, generate electricity for adult workforce training, and provide street lights to create a safe community for women and children. Light can empower a life.

Please consider donating $13 or more to help us give the gift of light.

Namaste.
“The inner light in me honors the inner light in you.”

Many thanks,
Daniel Weinman, CEO of PPC Solar (www.ppcsolar.com)

Over $500! (sent December 16)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I made it over $500 and its because of you guys and your support and responsiveness to this project! You guys rock! Thank you for helping to power up an ENTIRE community with SOLAR POWER!

I am going to keep working hard for you and raise as much money as I can. Thanks again!

Cheers! Dan Weinman

About imagine1day

imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education. Our mission of developing leaders to elevate the world guides our every step. We are a movement powered by endless creative energy to help the next generation of leaders who will carry Africa into a new era of prosperity.

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