“My proudest moment is being recognized as the person who sells quality solar products.” Nadamu Thomas, Solar Sister Entrepreneur, Tanzania
Raising five children with her husband as a farmer in rural Tanzania is no easy feat. The unpredictability of the weather, sometimes years of drought, can take a toll on any parent.
Like mothers worldwide, Nadamu wants the best for her children, and a good education is at the top of her list. Because of her Solar Sister income, she can pay school fees for her children. With the extra income, Nadamu can now provide proper meals for her children. And the best part? She can do so while empowering other women in her community to do the same.
“Solar Sister has been vital for me and my family,” Nadamu shares. “This work helps women fight against poverty in their families and sustain themselves.”
Before joining Solar Sister, Nadamu had a small business selling cooking oil and sugar. But now, she’s expanded her product line to include rice and solar lanterns. The training she received from Solar Sister has been invaluable, especially in record-keeping. Now, she can track her business growth and decide where to invest and which products sell well.
Of all the products Nadamu sells, the portable A2 solar lamp is the most popular. It’s affordable for most people, and her children use it to study at night. Plus, it provides her a safe way to move around her property during the dark Tanzanian evenings.
Nadamu’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and its impact on entire communities. Through Solar Sister, she’s improved the lives of her family and countless of others in her village.
