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Darkness to Light: Solar Panels and Lamps for a Place Deprived of Electricity

The Project

In humble Sitio Pulo, life for the community is an unceasing challenge. They live in makeshift homes built from scraps, and deal with virtually perpetual darkness because they have no electricity. Kids hurry to do their homework before it’s too dark, relying on dim, sometimes risky gas lamps. The flame not only strains their eyes but constantly threatens to plunge their makeshift homes into disaster.

But there’s hope. Thanks to your support and the leadership of local volunteers, Pure Bayanihan brought a solution to the families in Sitio Pulo: solar panels and lamps for the households that need them most. Now, families can enjoy brighter nights, and kids can study without rushing.

Watch the video to see how even the smallest hope can spark powerful transformations.

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Project Completion Report

The Sitio Pulo Solar Energy Project, with a budget of Php 198,000 ($3,694), aimed to improve the living conditions of 12 indigent families in Sitio Pulo, Abangan Norte, Marilao, Bulacan, by providing solar panels, lamps, and accessories. This initiative addressed the community’s lack of reliable electricity, significantly enhancing the quality of life, educational opportunities for school children, and community safety. The project successfully installed solar energy systems in the homes of all beneficiaries, providing safe, cost-free electricity. Challenges such as budget constraints and technical issues were managed effectively, and beneficiaries were trained in basic maintenance. Future recommendations include expanding the project, ongoing community education, integrating income-generating activities, fostering partnerships, and conducting long-term impact evaluations.