Naeem Mawji knew that many of his fellow Tanzanians did not have access to electricity. But, it wasn’t until he got to UBC and investigated the matter that he realized the extent of the problem.
The fourth-year chemical engineering student did some research and discovered that 80 per cent of his fellow Tanzanians don’t have access to electricity, and the figure jumps to 97 per cent in rural areas. He also learned that families without electricity depend on kerosene-fueled lamps for lighting and that 75 Tanzanians die every day from respiratory issues and burns caused by these lamps.
“It’s not just a health problem,” says Mawji. “Electricity allows people to store food, work longer hours and process grains into flour which can be sold for more money.”
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