REPORT AND COMMENTS BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM HEADQUARTERS

INTRODUCTION

Twingi High School is the first school in Zambia to benefit from the services of Lights for Learning. It is found in the rural area, 75km south of Samfya District.

The pupils and teachers at this school have been using candles and kerosine lamps since 1991.

METHODOLOGY

A group of seven members of Lights For Learning came from the UK to the site and started installing the system for a period of five days. Some pupils and teachers were involved to master the system.

Eight classrooms, six dormitories, one hall and a room in ten teacher’s houses lights were lit.

FINDINGS

• The installation of lights changed the appearance of the school at night.
• The health of the pupils and teachers has improved by stopping the use of kerosene lamps which produce dangerous smoke.
• Enough room has been created for evening studies.
• Pupils have now taken evening studies seriously.
• Life has become cheaper for the pupils and teachers for they do not spend money on candles and kerosene.
• The system has no impact on the climate.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The project is a great success to our school and country at large.
The government is to improve the structures of the school to protect the system.
Lights for Learning to continue supporting our school because more buildings are to be constructed.