A new relief programme is aiming to put power directly into the hands of Puerto Rican people.
The charity are raising money to supply people with handheld solar torches so that they can see in the power starved US territory.
The fund also supplies energy storage devices so that people can power phones and lighting devices.
Already in serious debt ranging somewhere in the region of $70billion, and closer to $110billion if pension liability is included, it caused Puerto Rico to file for bankruptcy back in May 2017. The latest destruction caused by Hurricane Maria is estimated to cost $30billion as it stands today.
Last week, Puerto Rico’s creditors offered an additional billion on top of what they already owe to the island’s power authorities to get electricity working, effectively holding Puerto Rico to ransom for much needed energy.