In 2011, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Kibilight project” by Elizabeth Otieno (The Next Idea) with a Honorary Mention.
The objective of this project was to train young people living in the Kibera slum (Kenya) to assemble portable solar lamps and then test them for daily use, with the aim of starting a small production centre if the pilot phase is a success.
About Elizabeth Otieno
Elizabeth Otieno (KE) is a 22-year-old girl from Kibera. After high school, she joined the Kibera Community Youth Program as a volunteer in several projects.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.