Two days of QC at Rumah Kambera ensure SolarBuddy lamps provide safe light and promote hygiene in 24 schools across East Sumba.
Volunteers, Rotary, and school leaders unite to prepare 2,224 solar lamps and water units for brighter, safer futures.
At Rumah Kambera, two intense days unfolded where accuracy met purpose. Fair Future, Kawan Baik Indonesia, and Rotary International, joined by dozens of young volunteers from a local technical school, carried out thorough quality control (QC) on 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps destined for East Sumba’s most remote villages and schools.
Every lamp was carefully tested for brightness, battery performance, and structural integrity. Volunteers examined and repaired minor defects, replaced labels, and ensured each unit matched its unique digital record in the SolarBuddy Tracker app. This tracking system ensures that every lamp distributed can be traced, maintained, and, if necessary, replaced, thereby guaranteeing a long-term impact.
Beyond providing light, these SolarBuddy units include an innovative feature. Each bright yellow container also serves as a clean water storage unit, complete with a tap for hand washing—an essential addition for schools where hygiene facilities are often lacking. In regions where water scarcity and sanitation issues pose significant public health risks, this dual-purpose design offers substantial preventive health benefits, reducing risks of waterborne diseases.
The presence of 24 school principals underscored the vital importance of this mission. Teachers pictured illuminated classrooms where learning can continue safely after dark, decreasing dependence on kerosene lamps that cause burns and respiratory problems. Children will be able to study without straining their eyes under dim, smoky light, directly supporting better health and educational results.
John from Rotary summed it up perfectly in his speech: “Light is not just about vision—it’s safety, dignity, and the freedom to learn.” As the QC wrapped up, the lamps were carefully repacked into their yellow containers, ready for distribution.
These two days represent more than a technical process. They embody a collective act of care, ensuring every light delivered is safe, functional, and capable of transforming lives. At Fair Future, we believe that quality control is as crucial as the lamps themselves, because precision is what turns donations into sustainable change.
We cordially invite all captivated by this story to explore our photo gallery, witness this extraordinary effort, and further engage with our mission through our Instagram account.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – July 1st, 2025
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