We are donating 38 SolarBuddy lamps to illuminate homes in Lapinu.
SolarBuddy lamps for Lapinu school children.
Reaching the small school in Matawai Katingga requires a nearly three-hour motorbike journey through the challenging terrains of dry hills, stones, and dust. We carry essential supplies, including SolarBuddy lamps, patient files, soap, and toothbrushes. This is not just a visit; it forms part of our mission for Primary Medical Care in one of East Sumba’s most remote areas.
Upon arrival, we are greeted by a hot bamboo classroom lacking electricity et running water. Instead, children depend on natural light filtering through the bamboo walls. At night, they are exposed to the harmful effects of kerosene et wood smoke, leading to respiratory problems, a significant health issue. Our team, in collaboration with Kawan Baik, stress the importance of clean light as a form of healthcare, preventing exposure to harmful pollutants.
We distribute lamps, instructing each child on how to charge them using solar energy and how to maintain them. Ăducation on hygiene, safe water, nutrition, and basic healthcare is provided â transforming yellow containers into handwashing stations.
En utilisant le SolarBuddy app, each lamp is monitored, offering transparency to Rotary et partenaires, emphasising logistics as a form of preventive medicine. This initiative combines medicine, engineering, and education, reducing the need for medication by tackling root causes. A little light, indeed, heralds change. From the hills, small green dots of light indicate each child’s newfound SĂ©curitĂ© et santĂ©.
Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia support us in this life-changing endeavour. Thank you very much.
Today, the 17th of November 2025 â Alex Wettstein
In Short â Why light is medicine
Replacing a single kerosene flame with a solar lamp can cut indoor smoke particles by nearly 90 per cent, which lowers pneumonia and asthma in children. Extra evening light lets them study safely at home instead of near roads or fires, reduces burns, and decreases family stress during long dark nights.
Wai Pa Luri Wangu | RĂ©servoir d'eau de pluie pour un accĂšs Ă de l'eau propre
SolarBuddy lamps Matawai Katingga for child health, prevention, and nighttime safety in East Sumba.
Clean solar light and hygiene lessons for one isolated bamboo school
Reaching the small school in Matawai Katingga takes a nearly three-hour motorbike journey through the challenging terrains of dry hills, stones, and dust. We carry essential supplies, including SolarBuddy lamps, patient files, soap, and toothbrushes. This is not just a visit; it’s part of our mission to provide primary medical care in one of East Sumba’s most isolated areas.
Upon arrival, we’re met with a hot bamboo classroom devoid of electricity and running water. Instead, children rely on natural light filtering through the walls. At night, they are exposed to the harmful effects of kerosene and wood smoke, which leads to respiratory issues â a significant health concern. Our team, in collaboration with Kawan, emphasises the importance of clean light as a form of healthcare, preventing exposure to harmful pollutants.
We distribute lamps, teaching each child how to charge them using solar energy and maintain them. Education on hygiene, safe water, nutrition, and basic healthcare is imparted â transforming yellow containers into handwashing stations.
Through the SolarBuddy app, each lamp is tracked, offering transparency to Rotary and partners, highlighting logistics as a form of preventive medicine. This initiative combines medicine, engineering, and education, reducing the need for medication by addressing its root causes. A little light, indeed, heralds change. From the hills, small green dots of light indicate each child’s newfound safety and health.
Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia stand by us in this life-changing endeavour.
Nous vous invitons cordialement à tous captivé par là histoire découvrir notre Galerie photo, témoignez de cela Effort extraordinaire, et nous engageons davantage à collaborer avec nos mission par notre intermédiaire Compte Instagram.
Alex Wettstein â Un avenir juste Fondation Camp mĂ©dico-social Dans lâEst de Sumbawa â La maison de Kambera, Lambanapu â the 17th of November, 2025
Autres organisations inspirantes
Liste des organisations liées avec des liens hypertexte
- WaterAidAmĂ©liore lâaccĂšs Ă lâeau potable et aux services dâassainissement grĂące aux systĂšmes communautaires et Ă lâĂ©ducation en hygiĂšne.
- UNICEF WASHPromote lâaccĂšs Ă de lâeau salubre pour les enfants grĂące Ă des programmes Ă©volutifs et Ă une assistance sur le terrain.
- OMS : Eau, assainissement et hygiĂšneĂtablit des normes et des outils de rĂ©duction des risques pour la santĂ©.
- Rotary International: Soutient les infrastructures dâeau communautaires et les partenariats techniques.
- Malaria Partners Internationall: Fosters la prĂ©vention du paludisme au croisement entre lâeau et la santĂ©.
- SolarBuddyFournit des lampes solaires qui amĂ©liorent la sĂ©curitĂ© et le temps dâĂ©tude dans les communautĂ©s dĂ©pourvues de rĂ©seau Ă©lectrique.
- CDC Safe WaterFournit des conseils pratiques sur la sĂ©curitĂ© de lâeau et la prĂ©vention des maladies.
