By Sylvester Renner | Project Leader
Dear project supporters,
Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide each child with a safe, reusable solar light! With these lights, the kids are able to read safely at night - with no exposure to harmful fumes from naked flames.
Nineteen solar lights were distributed to families in need. Priority was given to school going children who live in homes without electricity. Five of the families were in this category. Another five of the solar lights were distributed to children from the Old Wharf community. An additional nine children in the Mellon Street community in Wellington also received solar lights.
Joshua, our Project Coordinator, reminded the parents that the first priority of use is for the kids to school related work. The lights are also used for urgent needs that require safe lighting.
In following up with the beneficiaries, we found out that the kids are doing better in school. All of them made good grades in their recent school report cards. This performance was an improvement when compared to their grades prior to the reception of the solar light. Use of the solar lights resulted in greater achievement.
The kids and the families extend their gratitude and appreciation to you for helping to make learning easier and safer. YOUR support means a ton - a lot more than you realize! Thank you for helping to make a difference!
With great appreciation,
The Develop Africa Team
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