Mother's Day

Dear Friends,

Wow, finally got the chance to take a breath and get a email out about our new "honor" cards for mother's day. The cards are beautiful, our artist Patrick North did a great job on the design. You can check the cards out on the "buy" page of our newly redesigned website, also designed by Patrick.

I'm evaluating several upcoming solar distributions. The requests for light always out weigh our budget. 

Our partners in India, Afghanistan, and Rwanda continue to need our solar lights and there are new requests to partner with programs in Tanzania and possibly Haiti.  The need for solar light in the developing world continues to grow.  I understand that the economy makes it difficult for many people to continue to support us much as they would like to. 

As we receive the funds we will get the lights out there, this is my commitment.

Continued gratitude to all of you who support 50 Lanterns in your thoughts, prayers and funding.

Peace and many blessings,

Linda

Honduras 2009

Happy Earth week everyone !

I'm happy to report that since the last posting we've completed another project in Honduras.

Partnering with International Health Services we distributed 150 of our solar bogo lights,

to midwives, women headed families and others in need.  I was on honored to be with a great group of friends working out of Marcovia in Southern Honduras near the Pacific coast. We did several day trips to the remote villages in the area.  Along with Dr. Doug, and Christiane, we had a great dentist, Susan from Nottingham U.K. The team also consisted of a eye glass team, pharmacy team and general help. I was general helper and did what ever needed to be done. Just keeping everyone hydrated was a challenge in the 100 degree heat (in the shade). During the mission our team used the Bogo lights, then near the end of the mission we distributed them. 

This was our second distribution in Honduras. I hope that next year we can continue our partnership with IHS, our solar lights are making a big impact.

Thanks for your continued help and support,

Many blessings,

Linda