<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 17, 2011</p><p>MEDIA CONTACT: Halen Seevinck or Mike Dale TIFIE Humanitarian New Media Strategists (801) 701-6413 (801) 930-0547</p><p>TIFIE TO DELIVER 1,000 SOLAR LIGHTING KITS TO JAPAN</p><p>TIFIE Humanitarian, a Utah-based international organization, is donating 1,000 lighting kits and solar panels to families in Japan who are without power as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami. </p><p>The individual power kits, in partnership with GOAL ZERO, will consist of one Escape 150 power pack, one Boulder 15 panel, and two three-watt lights. The kits are charged through solar light and will provide 40 hours of light off a 15-hour charge. The equipment provides enough energy to power lights, laptops, radios and cell phones. The retail value of the donation is $459,000.</p><p>In addition, TIFIE is providing an opportunity for concerned citizens to donate to this humanitarian project by visiting its website at: www.tifie.org/japan and making a donation in any amount. TIFIE Humanitarian is a 501(c) 3 and is working with its key partners, both in the United States and in Japan, to distribute and deliver the product directly to homes affected.</p><p>“As we look at the devastating conditions in Japan and witness people who have literally lost everything, these portable lighting kits will meet a basic need,” said Robert Workman, Founder & CEO of TIFIE Humanitarian.</p><p>GOAL ZERO is an innovator of portable solar power systems that power a variety of USB, AC and DC devices anywhere and under any conditions. Providing a perfect blend of portability and power, GOAL ZERO products feature full solar energy systems –solar panels, power packs and accessories – each designed to work in concert with each other. For more information visit: www.goalzero.com.</p><p>TIFIE Humanitarian is an international organization that is pioneering a new approach to charitable efforts throughout the world. TIFIE, whose title and mission is Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise, has established thriving agricultural development farms, medical initiatives, business entities, and successful distribution, transportation and construction services in developing countries. For more information visit: www.tifie.org. </p><p># # #</p>