Ethiopian Christmas, a time of reflection, community and hope

Ethiopian Christmas: a time of reflection, community & hope On 7 January, millions of people in Ethiopia celebrate Genna, Ethiopian Christmas. It is a time of reflection, community and hope. As families come together to celebrate Genna, we are reminded that hope is...

GreenLamp on the Go in Ethiopia

GreenLamp on the Go in Ethiopia! On 23rd November, members of our team participated in the Great Ethiopian Run, Africa’s biggest road race with around 55,000 participants in 2025.  Congratulations to our president, Joanna Boyd, local Ethiopian team members and...

Give the Gift of Light this Christmas

Give the Gift of Light this Christmas 🕯️ Centuries ago, people lit candles on Christmas trees to symbolise hope in the darkest season – a flicker of warmth, a reminder of light overcoming darkness. Over time, candles became electric lights, adorning homes and...

UN Sustainable Development Goals 25 September 2025

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Flag Day SDG Flag Day marks a decade since the launch of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.   GreenLamp is proud to be part of this movement by contributing to five SDGs through our holistic approach: LEARN | LIGHT | LEAD  ...

Ethiopia New Years Day 11 September 2025

Ethiopia New Years Day 11 September 2025 As Ethiopia celebrates Enkutatash, the New Year of light, hope, and new beginnings, we are delighted to share some bright news from Tigray. Work has now started in 24 health centres, bringing reliable solar power where it is...

Ethiopia National Day 28 May 2025

Ethiopia National Day 2025 On Ethiopia’s National Day, we honor a country rich in tradition, resilience, and generosity, and there is no better symbol of Ethiopian hospitality than the traditional coffee ceremony. In Ethiopia, coffee is more than a drink, it is a...

International Day of the Midwife 5 May 2025

International Day of the Midwife 2025 Sr. Aminat Abdu is a midwife at Bati Health Center, graduate of the Hamlin College of Midwives, and member of the Hamlin Midwives Alumni Network, serving as regional representative for the Desse Area (Amhara Region). On 27...

Earth Day 22 April 2025

Earth Day 2025 Earth Day 2025, Our Power, Our Planet™, shines a spotlight on the critical need to adopt renewable energy solutions to improve the health of both our planet and people. In line with this vision, GreenLamp is dedicated to providing solar technology, to...

International Womens Day 8 March 2025

Celebrating International Women's Day 2025 This March 8th, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of women everywhere! At GreenLamp, we believe that every woman deserves access to safe maternity care, no matter where she lives. Thanks to our generous...

GreenLamp ZHAW Lunch Lecture 20 May 2025

GreenLamp ZHAW Lunch Lecture 20 May 2025 On Tuesday 20 May 2025, GreenLamp and ZHAW School of Health Sciences had the pleasure of co-hosting a powerful and engaging event at the ZHAW’s Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health in Winterthur. Dr. Anteneh Dirar,...