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But what if you are born in a squatter camp? What kind of future do you have?

But what if you are born in a squatter camp? What kind of future do you have?

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But what if you are born in a squatter camp?

What kind of future do you have?

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Township children have to overcome incredible odds to make it out with an education. Daily concerns over nourishment, transport and security and having to study at night in very poor lighting conditions, makes it very difficult.

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Our vision at Solar Buddy Foundation is to see each child have their own “Buddy“, their own light in the darkness. We may not be able to feed all the children or keep them safe in their most precarious situation, but we can most definitely help them to help themselves, get out of the kasi and bring about a brighter future for all.

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The consequences of paraffin & candle use are dire and self perpetuating:

• Lung irritant.

• Respiratory infections

• Paraffin poisoning

• Burns

• Shack Fires

•‘Decreased study time

• Entrenched poverty

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Solar Buddy becomes a critical resource in helping make educationpossible in very difficult circumstances. A durable lantern that is

waterproof and runs off the suns rays with a battery life of 5 years, isthe perfect study companion.

Klipheuwel, Cape Town – November 2013

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1 for you, 1 for me

• Identify a community or school who would benefit

• Raise funds, raise awareness• Hold an event – a walk, dance, art

exhibit – include the kids from the community

• Purchase 2 Solar Buddy lanterns for R220

• Donate 1 to the kids – and keep 1 for yourself!

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It takes a village.....

Tourism office Churches

Schools Large retailers

Local business NGO’s

Charities

Event’s companies

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Walk the Light

A night walk in the township

A Crazy Idea.........probably! But a Great idea!

Be pro-ACTIVESEE the deLight

FUN fatigue – not Donor fatigue

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“When you let your own light shine – you unconsciously give others permission to do the same” – Nelson Mandela

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