Denver CO (PRWEB) December 05, 2011
Grammy-winning band Linkin Park have stepped up their support of the United Nations’ 2012 Year of Sustainable Power by launching a new campaign created to bring a solar light to Haiti this holiday season.
The band is asking supporters to donate $ ten at http://www.powertheworld.org to give a renewable, clean solar light bulb to families who otherwise live in darkness in the earthquake-ravaged country.
“We chose Haiti for this project since the country faces severe power poverty,? says Linkin Park lead vocalist Mike Shinoda. “There are 34 million people in the Western Hemisphere who have no access to contemporary power 8 million of them are in Haiti. By helping Haiti we can make a enormous impact, so it?s a great place to start.”
The solar light bulbs are created by Denver-based Nokero International, and have been specially modified and dubbed “Eneji Pwop” for use in Haiti by EarthSpark International.
Earthspark is a United Nations Program (UNEP) partner which builds provide chains and business practices to support small-scale clean power entrepreneurs in Haiti. Low-expense, efficient and renewable energy technologies such as the solar light bulb save money for Haitians over time and decrease well being and environmental risks connected with fire and kerosene.
Supporters can visit the internet site http://www.powertheworld.org to understand more and make a donation.
Linkin Park is asking supporters to give the gift of light this holiday to let buddies and family know that there are clean power solutions to some of the world’s environmental, health, and power troubles. More than 1.three billion individuals live without having access to electricity. With out light at night, several families turn to burning pricey kerosene or candles, leading to millions of deaths every single year by means of fire or pulmonary disease.
The band hopes that having its fans share the message will encourage action from the governments, big firms and non-governmental organizations that can make an enormous impact in solving this issue.
Power the Globe is a pledge to support 1 million households obtain access to sustainable energy solutions. Last month, Linkin Park pledged their support of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon?s Sustainable Power For All initiative. To that finish, the band and their non-profit organization Music for Relief have partnered with UN Foundation and EarthSpark International to bring clean energy solutions to households with no energy access starting in Haiti through En
