SolarBuddy lamps Umalulu school protect children’s health and power learning
Safe light, hygiene lessons, and transparent tracking in a school without electricity
In Umalulu, our dedicated teams from Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia reached SD Ngaru Kanoru, an isolated school lacking electricity, acqua, e sanitation facilities. Today, 97 children received SolarBuddy lamps along with vital health education. Ino and Susanti carefully prepared each lamp and logged them into the SolarBuddy Tracker, ensuring complete transparency in our distribution process.
Mensi and Kenzi conducted engaging lessons on igiene, lavarsi le mani, e nutrizione, using our specially designed medical posters. The connection between light and health was made clear: meno burns from candles, less exposure to harmful smoke, più sicuro pathways for walking after dusk, extended time for reading, and a ridotto risk of injuries at home. Demonstrations showed how to effectively charge the lamp under direct sunlight, how long a full charge lasts, and the best practices for safe storage.
Each child had the chance to practise proper lamp handling and signed off upon receiving their lamp. Additionally, one communal lamp (the SolarBuddy Student one) was allocated to remain at the school for evening classes. Teachers and the school director actively participated in the sessions and committed to integrating safety routines into daily school life.
Our online gallery captures every step of this impactful process, from the arrival of 4×4 vehicles to inventory, educational sessions, distribution, the initial powering on of lamps, and the first charging in the school courtyard. These 97 lamps are more than gifts; they embody tools for health, dignity, and education—delivered in a way that not only tracks their impact but also empowers the local community.
Through partnerships with Rotary e SolarBuddy, we continue this vital work across East Sumba. For these communities, light becomes an essential medical intervention as vital as a bandage or clean water, improving both safety and well-being.
Alex Wettstein – Un futuro giusto Fondazione Campo medico-sociale in East Sumba – Casa Kambera, Lambanapu – the 11th of November, 2025
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