Loadshedding is when the government has not orginised the country well enough to make enough power to provide for all people. So starting in the winter months and going until monsoon (meaning jan-june ish), we have about 10 hours of power each day. This translates into about 2 night a week where there is light during study time for the children.
So this means at evening study time we head outside onto the roof to make the most of the natural light.
Then when it gets too dark and cold we move inside and work by candle light. (Though candles cost us an extra dollar a day and is a little hard on the childrens eyes). It is time we look for a solution to this problem!
So if you have not guessed already, our next fundraising event is for a battery and a solar pannel. We need just enough to run one or two lights during study time (and perhaps the fridge and or water filter too). I am guessing it will cost about a $1000 all up, but will research it a little more in the coming few weeks.
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