Three EFO members with the staff of a Community Health Clinic in Liberia; a recent recipient of Solar Power.
Energy For Opportunity (EFO) is a not-for-profit organization working to improve livelihoods in West Africa through the provision and installation of clean, sustainable, photovoltaic, electricity-generating infrastructure. It was established in 2008 by two individuals, Simon Willans and Paul Munro, who had previously worked together on a number of renewable energy projects in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Uganda. The organization has continued to grow, as numerous other people have joined the cause, helping EFO towards the achievement of its goals. The need for EFO’s work is clearly evident, with a large proportion of the world’s population lacking access to modern forms of electricity, a problem that is particularly acute in West Africa, which is home to some of the least developed regions in the world. EFO works directly with local partners in its target countries to implement projects in four main program areas: Health, Education, Skills Training and Livelihoods. Projects are currently being developed in Sierra Leone, Benin and Mali, while charity status for EFO is currently being sought in Canada and Australia. Please use the links below if you wish to learn more about us. We look forward to any ideas and support that you might be able to offer us.