ChildFund Distributes Solar Lamps to Kailahun Students
In an effort to bolster education and study conditions in off-grid communities, ChildFund, in partnership with the ECONIC EARTH FOUNDATION, has launched an initiative to distribute 2,500 solar lamps to primary and secondary school pupils across Kailahun District.
The initiative, titled the Watts On: Brightening Student Lives Project, is implemented locally by the N'domakeh Federation. Program coordinators expect to complete distribution by the end of November, targeting remote areas where limited access to electricity severely hinders nighttime study.
"These solar lamps are designed to provide up to five years of reliable lighting," stated Nicole Watson, Chief Executive Officer of the ECONIC EARTH FOUNDATION, during the launch ceremony. "Our goal is to create safer home environments for children while contributing directly to improved academic performance."
To ensure long-term durability and impact, project volunteers conducted training sessions for students, teachers, and caregivers, focusing on the operation, maintenance, and care of the devices.
Isaac Osman Kargbo, ChildFund's Programmes and Sponsorship Director, emphasized the broader significance of the project, describing the units as crucial educational tools. "We urge parents and community leaders to view these lamps as an investment in their children's future and to encourage their consistent use for academic work," Kargbo said.
For many students, such as Alice—who previously relied on hazardous kerosene tin lamps to complete homework—the clean energy devices offer a safer and more dependable alternative.
The initiative is further supported by international partner organizations, including Global Change for Children and the Rotary Club of Cabarrus County.
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