As you know, the people living in developing countries like Africa are experiencing less than ideal conditions. The numbers are staggering – some 550
million people on the continent are without access to electricity, including
90 million children who attend schools without electricity. Energy poverty is a part of life for these individuals. Did you know that in
sub-Saharan Africa, 7 out of 10 people lack access to even the most basic
electricity? There has been progress made but it has not been significant enough when
taking the magnitude of the situation into consideration. Energy poverty is a multifaceted problem that
intersects many aspects of society. Fortunately, the US plans to lend a helping
hand. House
Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Edward R. Royce, House Foreign Affairs
Ranking Member Eliot L. Engel, Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith, and
Africa Subcommittee Ranking Member Karen Bass are introducing bi-partisan
legislation to create a strategic approach to support affordable, reliable electricity
in sub-Saharan Africa to unlock the potential for economic growth, job
creation, improved health and education, and poverty reduction. The organization
ONE is a firm supporter of Electrify Africa. ONE is making it easy for the
public to get involved. Show your support by signing an online petition that
will let our representatives know that it is time for a change—it is time to Electrify
Africa. Click here to make a difference;
it literally takes less than 30 seconds! Don’t forget to share this information
with your friends and family. Your support is vital.
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