Project Solar Light

Imagine waking up in a spot with no electricity, limited access to water and where education is a right but a privilege. A place where teachers typically earn $75 per month. Welcome to Kakuma Refugee camp. 

TAG has been working on raising the bar of education in the camp for 10 years. In 2020 we built 2 of our own innovation lab schools hosting many educational activities. During the past 10 years we have identified a lot of issues and with our solar light project we aim to solve a few of those with ONE solution. 

1/ Plastic pollution

In many African regions plastic waste is being burned (incinerated?) causing plastic and air pollution. What if we can repurpose plastic bottles? 

2/ No access to electricity and light

The small Kakuma houses have no electricity meaning they have no light. Meaning students are not able to study during night time. For many households a $0.25 candle is too expensive. 

3/ Education is not a priority

Many people don’t see a priority in education as they have many other challenges. Youth has to help their parents to earn money. 

Our solution: the solar bottle lamp

During the past months we have been working on a solar light which charges during daytime and offers free light during night time. It is assembled on top of a plastic bottle. By putting the right amount of water (⅓) in the bottle, the light is getting amplified. The solar bottles are being created by students who attend our climate action classes. Once the solar bottle lamp is assembled, the students can take it to their homes. This way the students learn STEM and they bring change to their communities while showcasing the true value of education and students becoming creative problem-solvers.

Cost

1 solar bottle lamp costs $25. See the costs of the different components

We already secured funds for 100 solar lights. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Donate now and change many family’s lives in the Kakuma Refugee camp.