Can you identify the picture above?
Is it the night sky? The deep sea?
No, its Emprukel Primary school from the adjacent ridge at night.
That's right, the valley is lit for the first time. The central longer light is the school
building and the outlying lights are the solar lanterns distributed to the households.
Thanks to our friends in Kenya, at Sunpower and at One Million Lights, this remote
community is well illuminated as never before. You can't hear the cheers in this picture
but I can assure you that from where it was taken, you can hear the excitement.
The solar install is complete now, the team members have all returned to the their
respective homes for the holidays. After having checked in, everyone is in good health
and spirit and grateful for experience.
I personally would like to thank everyone involved, the thousands of hands that went into
making this project what it is and will continue to be for this community.
Its not over though!
We still have a documentary to be launched, 2 students from the village to bring back to
solar training here in the states and more families and schools to help! We also have to
wish Kimeli well as he departs at the end of next month for his studies in Australia.
So 2010 looks as busy as ever for our team and the various organizations in involved.
Thanks again to all of our sponsors and supporters that made this all possible.
Stay tuned for the film being edited currently by random pictures. I will post and email
our email list when its ready.
Assante Sana,
Barrett
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