Power to Learn!

Sector Energy

Country Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

Project Partner: Sowers of Hope

In a nutshell:

We need $2500 for a solar-electric inverter, storage batteries and charging equipment. The equipment will help power the school, charge lanterns for the students' evening study time, expand the operating hours of the cassava mill and the tailoring business that help support the school, and start another business--a community "charging station" that will help Sowers of Hope move even closer to its goal of becoming the first financially self-sustaining school in Africa.

BUDGET

  • 8 30 watt solar panels : $1200 [Donated-yay!]
  • 1 400 watt inverter unit : $600
  • 4 Extreme storage batteries : $400
  • High-performance cabling : $200
  • 12 Lite-a-Life lanterns : $200
  • Shipping costs : $1200
  • Installation costs : $300

I Gave Because...
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    Justin

    I believe in learning opportunities for all.

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    paula

    Yahoo the bucket is tipped

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    Administrator

    "Be the change with your spare change" LOVE it! Thanks everyone!

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    Scott

    I feel like this is a project of value, it's practical, it benefits children, and promotes education. I also want to help the Tipping Bucket get off to a great start and have a success under it's belt. Good Luck!

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    Kimberli

    This is because I love Katie Chorak and I love the world! Just being the change with my spare change!

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    Sunao

    For HELP-International!

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    Tara

    Thank you for inspiring hope in a war torn region and giving the children access to an education. The self-sustaining model portrayed in the video supports the economic development of the region and sets a wonderful example of innovative thinking for the children, their parents, and the community. All the best!

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    Barbara

    Tipping Bucket is a very exciting idea. I will learn more and get involved. Thanks for your good work. Barbara.

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    SaraJoy

    laurakk--so sorry, that's a bug in our system. We're working on it, but needless to say, our developer has been spread a little thin lately :) Thanks for the heads up!

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    Nathan

    It was a privilege.

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    Carolyn

    How wonderful to be able to put my drops in your bucket. Thank you!

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    Laura

    Hey, when I registered (so that I could donate)the page went next to registering a project.... confusing. Otherwise the site is fabulous, and so is the idea. I LOVE it!

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    Paula

    A donation from a few of Kathy Ward's grandchildren. Good luck!

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    Nicole

    I did it! :)

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    nikki

    I am so proud of you guys. Let me know if you need more.

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    Erin

    what can I say, I'm a nerd. Cool, innovative technology providing light to children so they can learn appeals to me on several levels.

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    Jason

    this really will make a difference

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    SaraJoy

    chewight, if the project doesn't tip before time runs out, none of the transactions are processed--so you only actually donate if the project has everything it needs to succeed. We don't do things half-way around here :) And that makes these last 5 days all the more critical! Keep spreading the word.

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    Richard

    Best of luck, Sam, Austin, and everyone else involved in this! -Rico

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    Christopher

    :-)

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    Rachael

    What happens to the money if they don't reach their goal by the deadline?

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    Nathaniel

    Great cause...let's see this happen!

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    Kelly

    I supported Sowers because Education is the key for these little boys and girls.

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    Kristi

    asante sana squash banana....that's rafikian for "yeah tipping bucket!"

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    Julia

    Hooray for not giving up on saving the human family! Good luck!

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    Ralph

    I want to see both this specific project and the idea of the tipping bucket generally work.

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    Kim

    I will spread the word!

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    Matthew

    Alright everyone! Time for the big push, we're quarter way there! Pass it on to everyone you know! These kids need this help...

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    Susan

    This is fantastic! Y'all are in my prayers for great success!

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    Travis

    love it!

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    Creighton

    Matthew Colling is da bomb!

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    Michael

    This is a good thing.

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    Joan

    Congratulations on getting the Tipping Bucket up and running. Sowers of Hope is a great organization.

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    Doug

    My heart is with these children and this cause. Let's make this happen!

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    Alicia

    Thanks to everyone working with Tipping Bucket! Thanks for giving Sowers of Hope this opportunity! SarahJoy, thanks for the tip on the other lanterns, we will for sure look into them!

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    Drake

    I'm really excited about projects like this.

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    Ryan

    SaraJoy, what an awesome concept! I am officially a Tipping Bucket fan. I look forward to continued emails and updates about its successful impact on improving our world! Good job.

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    mackay

    Way to go Tipping Bucket team!

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    Brandon

    I'm a friend of the friends.

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    Paul

    Go tipping bucket!

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    Justin

    I am aspiring social entrepreneur myself and think this is a great idea

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    Jordan

    This is amazing. I am so happy to be involved. Best of luck!

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    Emily

    Very cool to be one of the first to participate in this worthwhile project.

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    SaraJoy

    Just curious--have you looked into the $10 D.Light Kiran solar lanterns as an alternative to the $16 Lite-a-Life model? http://dlightdesign.com/products_kiran_global.php

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    Ann

    People trying to help the situation in the Congo have my full support. What a great project! Good luck!