Uniforms for Graduates In Ethiopia, many midwives carry out life‑saving work in remote and resource‑limited settings, often without even the basic professional clothing they need for safety and recognition. Through a recent collaboration between GreenLamp Sweden and Midwives Without Borders, we...
Clean Energy is not just about the planet its about the people This Earth Day, we’re reminded that something as simple as light can mean the difference between life and death. In rural Ethiopia, reliable light is essential for safe maternal care. Through GreenLamp’s LIGHT pillar, we equip health...
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of women leading change in their communities. At GreenLamp, our LEAD pillar focuses on empowering midwives with education, training, and professional networks so they can grow as confident leaders. Through initiatives like the Hamlin...
AGM & Member's Lunch 2025 What do solar lighting, maternal health, and a powerful book about humanitarian work have in common? They came together on 6 March, when GreenLamp members and supporters gathered in Zurich for our Annual General Meeting and a special fundraising event. During the AGM, we...
Use your financial skills to create real social impact! We’re looking for a detail-oriented, trustworthy, and proactive person to manage our treasury/account and controlling functions to support our mission. If you want purpose behind your spreadsheets, join us as a Treasury/Account &...
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 strongest when it is shared and...
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 partners Zelalem Belete and Samson...
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 streets in joyful celebration. 👶...
GreenLamp Receives the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards Spotlight Prize We are pleased to announce that GreenLamp has been awarded the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards Spotlight Prize, recognising our impactful use of sustainable lighting solutions to strengthen maternal health care in rural...
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 SDG 3: Good Health and...
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 needed most. Thanks to the...
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 moment of gathering, of slowing...