In most parts of the world, education should be an easily accessible resource. For people living in many countries, it may be hard to imagine a school going 15 years without a stable electricity supply. This month, we received an urgent request for help from three schools located in Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. These schools cannot afford the high cost of purchasing generators or solar equipment.
In the second week of July, our Light An African Family team brought 90 solar-powered devices to these three rural schools, helping lay the foundation for the dreams of Nigerian children. Under the steady glow of reliable lighting, we saw that the future of these children is now set to be different. As our devices powered laptops and routers, the students gained access to a wealth of useful information.
We believe that with the support and help of our Light An African Family team, these children’s lives will be transformed for the better—through the power of education.