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.