Educate Thousands of Girls with Year-Round Water

Since the electrification of the primary school of Kamsi “A” with solar energy last year (2016), and recently in the village of Djomga, we have seen an increase in the success rate of all the classes. 

Indeed, according to Pamoussa, the Director of the Djomga School: “Students have made significant improvements and passed most of their exams, which wasn’t surprising, because with the solar light, they can now read and study at night. Also, we do not dismiss any class early due to the fact that we have electrified all the classrooms, and we can turn the lights on in the afternoon.”

The most significant success rate is seen in the Kamsi 5^th grade class which went from 41.66% in 2015/2016 to 93.48% in 2016/2017 academic year. Also, the Kamsi "A" primary school nominated 2 students for the municipality's prize of excellence and they won!

Alyssa, one of the winners jumped with joy, and said: "I have studied very hard with our new lights.  And now I am a big winner! Hoorah for me!!"

The Djomga primary school has also improved its average success rate in the final examinations from 50% during the school year of 2015/2016, to now 56% for the school year of 2016/2017. 

Haoua, one of the teachers said: "The children have learned about how the sun creates energy. They are very excited to also learn how the solar panels, the batteries, and electricity works. Even now  they are bragging and discussing their newfound knowledge.  We are extremely pleased."

The electrification of the schools in the villages of Kamsi and Djomga were not only useful but necessary. The positive impact on the students’ education encourages us to do more for helping girls and all children for better education. 

Your help gives opportunities to the children for a better education and a sustainable life. As you are aware, CBG-WA built rainwater catchment basins that provide water year-round so that girl children can attend school, and powering the school with solar energy further assists their education.

Please stay involved with us as we move to the next village of Kougny in the Sourou valley, where classrooms in a remote area have no access to any source of power. Your continued support is very much appreciated, and you can see it is helping everyone.  Thank you.

Dear Friends

Journey with us from Kamsi, the village you know so well, where 30 households now have solar lighting. We are taking you further north east into the Sahel to the village of Djomga. If you are looking for it on a map it is about 5 miles from the city of Dori.

Yes! We have expanded your reach using solar to include the primary school and the village common meeting area at Djomga!

Our vision is still clear – to support girls’ education in Burkina Faso – so we have installed five 120W solar panels, two 120 Ah/12V batteries, a converter of 500 VA and 15 LED bulbs. This is a fantastic achievement and parents are delighted about the lights at school and in the village meeting area.

Mrs Dicko,  the mother of a grade three learner said: “ I am very happy and excited about the installation of the solar powered lights in our village.  My children can now study at night. Thank you very much!”

The teachers at the school are also re-energized to find ways to use the new source of power to extend study hours and to make learning more fun.

Mr Pamoussa, the principal of the primary school commented:   “With the electrification of the school, we have a sense of relief that every night students can come to revise their lessons.  There is also a common area where our village girls find themselves at night to study (in safety). The high school students are also benefitting from the solar light as well.”

Your donation and support for this vision has made this expansion possible!  Thank you! We look forward to bringing light to more and more villages in the Sahel.  We acknowledge you for your contribution to the future generations of Kamsi, Djomga and beyond!

Until next time!

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