Energy poverty affects almost 10% of the world and more significantly it impacts girls who are often required to leave school to travel long distances to charge family devices. This Student Buddy is a larger solar system aimed at has limited or no access to energy, and girls . In this Hour of Power you can change that for children living in energy poverty. Energy poverty means many children throughout the world have no access to light after dark or rely on light powered by kerosene or diesel fuels impacting their health and the environment.
Group Size
10 - 350 people
Duration
2 hours
Venue
Indoor
Cost
From $2500
The Student Buddy Solar Light sees teams of 2-3 assemble a solar light and panel that will be given to a girl between the ages of 13 and 15-years old.
This Solar Light can illuminate a small room, charge two devices at once, and is a torch enabling girls to safely travel at night. The use of the Solar Light means that devices can be charged at home and girls can stay in school longer, families save the cost of charging devices, and are less reliant on fossil fuels in the home, reducing the health impact of breathing in fumes.
The activity starts with learning about energy poverty before each team is given the Kit to assemble. Once the Kit is assembled and repackaged, they are tasked with writing a letter of encouragement to the recipient of the light.
To make a difference in the lives of others, get in touch to book your Student Buddy Solar Light activity.
Assembled solar lights and letters will delivered directly to children in need throughout the world.
Outcomes:
- Team work
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Community Give Back
- Leadership
- Intercultural understanding
- Connection
and meets CSR values.
What we love about the Student Buddy - the opportunities it provides young women.
