Malawi, where nuns take solar energy and hope for thousands of people

Father Jessenter Antoinette Okout, FSA

When the sun is placed in the rural areas in Malawi, darkness no longer represents the end of the day for thousands of families, thanks to the initiative of the holy pink sisters that changed their lives, solar energy lighting lights up families and enabling societies with new hopes and opportunities.

Life lights up

“The sun’s rays have improved significantly from the daily life of more than 9,000 families in Malawi, especially in areas that do not reach electricity,” said Sister Bernadet Minimbi, the supreme sisters in the Holy Pink Group (MSHR). It leads a group of religious who work with marginalized societies to provide sustainable solar solutions.

In the initiative center, there is a group of 15 dedicated brothers showing that service, faith and innovation can transform life. Inspired by their mission of reducing poverty, it provides spiritual guidance and practical solutions to break the cycle of difficulties.

The nuns are cooperating with Watts of Love, a non -profit organization that uses a fixed and adaptive model to allow people to get out of the craftsmanship of poverty. The organization provides solar energy, and provides societies a safer, cleaner and cheaper alternative to traditional lighting sources.

Community training

According to HNA. MNYENYIMIBE, Watts of Love, religiously includes their program to reach the most remote and most vulnerable parts of the country, because nuns already provide basic service.

“As a group, our attractiveness is the declaration of the kingdom of God in love,” he explained. “Therefore, we cannot announce this without listening and responding to the spiritual and human needs of the people around us. We must educate, preach, provide health services and help the poor through social services.”

The beneficiaries of the solar lights have provided money to buy water pumps. They are now able to grow corn three times a year.

Since thousands of families receive sunlight, the domino effect is clear: the brightest nights lead to a brighter future. In a country where access to electricity is still difficult, these simple solutions show, but strong that a little light can do a lot to transform life.

“I see that God sends Wat from love to serve the poor and those who suffer.” “The organization not only distributes the lights, but also allows people to use money that is provided by buying batteries, candles or paraffin to start companies or other commercial activities that improve their lives.”

He pointed out that the recipients of solar energy lamps are introduced for the first time in seeing Watt of Love, which motivates them to use the lights effectively.

“I really see the importance of education to change the mentality and allow people to do things differently,” he added.

Faith at work

This initiative has become a bridge between faith and work for the sisters, whose mission is deeply in service to the poor and the marginalized. Instead of providing simple material support, he reshaped views, focusing on Jesus’ dignity, dignity and love for everyone.

Mr. Minimbi told Vatican News. “In most cases, we do not have any material things that we offer, but this program allowed us to do so. By serving the poor, we bear witness to the love of Jesus for all, and the collection of their herd without discrimination and treatment of each person with respect, as the Son of God.”

After adhering to Watts of Love since 2024, Mr. Mnyinyembe said that the solar lights have improved greatly from the daily life of people in Malawi. “Students can study at night and complete tasks without relying on lamps, torches or harmful faces. It has better lighting to improve the focus and lead to learning.”

In addition, he said: “Through the savings that people accumulate every week or month, they can invest in agriculture or business, which helps to stimulate local economies.”

With the continued expansion of the project, HNA. MNYENYIMIBE expects its effect to inspire hope and allow more people to liberate themselves from dependency, and enter the future in which they can prosper for themselves.