How are you, sir?
I'm fine.
Please introduce yourself
My name is Lazaro Msabila
I am the Education Officer of Gala Ward
I am very happy we got visitors today
Honestly, the learning conditions
without electricity are quite difficult
That's because electricity
has many important roles
Firstly, it facilitates proper
studying in the evening for the students
But also provides light in the dormitories
or wherever they may be during the night
Additionally, since the school is
nearby a National Park,
the exterior lights makes it safer
for the students moving during dark hours.
Currently, the solar powered lights
donated by 'SO THEY CAN'
have helped eliminate a lot of the issues
Nevertheless, it would be even more
advantageous if
we would be able get larger light panels.
'SO THEY CAN' Tanzania has
benefited us quite a lot.
First, they donated mattresses,
which we were terribly short of.
They kindly gave 58 mattresses,
which minimized accommodation troubles.
Furthermore, they donated books
and a bunch of other teaching materials.
Additionally, they provided training to
teachers through seminars.
Previously the situation was terribly bad
Students had to use kerosene lamps
for lighting during night studies
which are quite dangerous and
do not emit enough light
This would often result to eye strain.
The portable solar lights remedied that.
Even for students who study at home
solar power has been quite beneficial
My plea is this, to anyone
who would wish to help us in good faith
to improve our dormitories and classrooms
should kindly do so
as we intend to expand our school and
accommodate more pupils.
This is because currently there is a
increased number of students in our school
and a shortage of resources to
to cover them all.