A joint collaboration between Solar Buddy, Airbus, Air Niugini and Paradise College brought about a spectacular assembly of students to construct 750 solar-powered lights, aimed at providing much-needed illumination for children in Daru, Western Province – who lack access to electricity in their communities.
The workshop began with an engaging and educational presentation on renewable energy, sparking curiosity in the students.
Stephen Forshaw, Airbus Chief Representative, stated that Paradise College will be the first group in the country to construct these Solar Buddy lights.
“For some years now, Solar Buddy have been making these lights overseas and bringing them to support communities in Papua New Guinea.”
“Today is the first time that we will be building these lights for your local communities.”
He encouraged the students saying that their young minds are an asset in assembling the lights faster.
Meanwhile, Paradise College alumnus, Christopher Odorry, explained the benefits that communities will receive from the students’ contribution.
“The biggest challenge the children face is the inability to read their books at night when it’s time to study or complete homework.”
“These lights we’re building will play a crucial role in overcoming that obstacle, helping to provide access to light so children can read, learn, and continue their studies long after the sun sets.”
Later, the students got to work building mini-solar lights in their classrooms.
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