After over one month of promoting the project ‘Give Them Light’, with the Nokero solar lights for the Haiyan victims who are living in the dark, we were able to get 190 lights donated via friends and fan of iMKIRAN.
This is our first achievement and a proud day for us, and with the help of friends, NGO Humanity First Canada volunteer, Gaycebel and the locals we were able to get the 190 solar lights shipped in, distributed and donated to the two villages, 95 families. Butacal & Olotayan, in Panay Island. It was amazing seeing the people light up their homes after 6pm, like stars shinning bright.
Our work is not over yet, over 180 families still live in the dark in this villages, many in other villages and we hope more will join us for this project and sponsor this solar lights packs to… Give Them Light.
The ‘GIVE THEM LIGHT’ Pack cost RM48.00 (US$15), with 1pcs Nokero N200 Solar light and operates about eight hours after exposed to direct sunlight for half a day.
Project Location: Panay Island, Philippines
Special thanks: Humanity First Canada volunteers, Nokero International LTD, and all the boatman that got us there.
Date of distribution: 22nd March 2014.
We visited the village island of Olotayan and found families still living in poor conditions and in make shift shelters. Many with no electricity power or clean water
Here is how the kitchen looks like, and at the background is the toilet and bathroom. This is from inside her house. The waste from the toilet doesnt go anywhere.
This is also a home from this fisherman village. It has all the necessary needs like a hall, dining, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and toilet, all in this one space.
Give Them Light Pack – Donate 1 pcs Nokero Solar Light. It has a rechargeable, removable AA battery. LED Current Draw: 50/150mA. Battery Capacity (max): 800 mAh
Mr. Light Man – Our Nokero solar lights are here. 190 lights donated by friends and fans! A big hug and thank you to all! — with Kiran Kreer.After an hour we were finally done with all 190 lights. Now its time to get them to the people.The village Butacal, sent a boat for us after we contacted the village head. Amazing support from the village people. There was no cost to us for this ride, usually other NGOs will be charged from 1000-2000 pesos (Rm70-Rm80) for the fuel, even with the local city boat. We work as individuals so we get things done easier.The village Butacal, sent a boat for us after we contacted the village head. Amazing support from the village people. There was no cost to us for this ride, usually other NGOs will be charged from 1000-2000 pesos (Rm70-Rm80) for the fuel, even with the local city boat. We work as individuals so we get things done easier.She seem afraid why I passed her this alien looking object. – Butacal, Panay.Gaycebel here as our local volunteer and translator educating the villagers about how to use the Nokero solar lights and the advantage of it. Clean energy and no keroseneThey have over 300 people living in this small fisherman village.They have over 300 people living in this small fisherman village.Seeing lightsEach family are given 2 solar lights each, which help light up a room.
Gaycebel giving out the solar lights on behalf of Humanity First CanadaWe had a good day making others smile and having a good time with the solar lights.Mothers get lights.Mothers can use the lights to cook, feed their babies and kids can read with them too.We did a simple thing today, which made a huge impact. With solar lights and good energy – Butacal, PanayWe did a simple thing today, which made a huge impact. With solar lights and good energy96 Nokero Solar Lights we donated at Butacal, Panay on 22nd March 2014. – PhilippinesThe seas were a bit rough as the mini typhoon aka storm was reported heading our wayMost of them were informed of my visit there, with the help of the local community.After explaining the usage and benefits of the Nokero solar lights, each family received 2 lightsChildren will go back with clean energy and lights today. No more kerosene or candles.Babies feed no matter where. Happy mommy getting the 2 lights too. – Olotayan Island, Roxas City, Philippines94 Nokero solar lights donated to Olotayan island, off Roxas City coast – Philippines. But this island has more than 200 families, others await their lights once its donated.We then hand delivered to those who couldn’t make it to the other part of the island as they lived far inside. She lives alone in a hut with her grandsonA gift of light. We light up a home today. it was a good day.Give Them Light Pack – Donate 1 pcs Nokero Solar Light. It has a rechargeable, removable AA battery. LED Current Draw: 50/150mA. Battery Capacity (max): 800 mAhThis is her temporary shelter, they used to live with kerosene lamps. Today they receive solar lights. – Olotayan, Roxas City – PhilippinesHe lives in this hut or shelter, I was not sure if this was really his home till i saw the kitchen and his clothes inside. The floor is where the old house use to be.Last family receiving the Nokero solar lights today, total of 190 lights all donated in 2 villagesThis is a newly married couple living with a new born baby. They received 2 solar lights too.
Give Them Light Pack – Donate 1 pcs Nokero Solar Light. It has a rechargeable, removable AA battery. LED Current Draw: 50/150mA. Battery Capacity (max): 800 mAh
