Solar Lights
Patrick Lutalo • March 10, 2019
Not too long ago I was in my home village in Uganda where I was born and grew up. Not much has changed except for the rapid degradation of the forests which are being lost because the trees are a source of energy for both cooking and lighting as well as building materials. There is limited afforestation.
Because there is no electricity in rural areas, people walk for miles to the homes of the few individuals who have solar panels in order to charge their phones. Most kids who can afford to go to school utilize the daytime hours of light to do the family chores and school work. This makes it harder to compete with urban students who have the luxury of the electricity and can study at night, yet all students sit the same exams. Rural communities are dependent on kerosene lamps, which affect their health as they produce dangerous fumes and not very much light.
It was very fortunate that I was able to take some solar lights on this trip to Uganda, which I distributed to the individual young students in the village. They were so grateful as the lights will improve their opportunities and livelihoods. The lights were donated by a very thoughtful and generous friend in Denver. Thank you!
We are deeply honored to receive this special community award and grateful to everyone who has supported the mission of Teach Men to Fish. This recognition is not simply a celebration of one individual, but of the apprentices, volunteers, families, mentors, donors, and community partners who have made this work possible. As Patrick Lutalo shares in his appreciation report, every milestone has been achieved through the dedication of countless people working toward a common purpose. What began as a construction skills training program has grown into something far greater. Apprentices are not only learning valuable trades that provide sustainable careers, but they are also using those skills to transform their own communities. From building a much-needed maternity facility in rural Uganda to constructing a new Community Healthcare Center that will eventually serve more than 500,000 people, these projects demonstrate the lasting impact of investing in people and practical education. Although time during the award ceremony will not allow Patrick to share the full story, we invite you to read his complete appreciation report below. It highlights the journey behind Teach Men to Fish, the remarkable accomplishments of its apprentices, and the vision for creating stronger, healthier communities through education, opportunity, and service. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement and support continue to empower lives and inspire hope for generations to come.
Topping Out Ceremony Sunday, October 12
Progress Report after a Month of Work
Building Success Through Strong Vendor Relationships and Team Spirit
Reflecting on Progress and Teamwork at Teach Men to Fish
Building Progress and Community Impact: A New Year of Growth and Gratitude
Dear brethren, greetings in Jesus 'name thanks to God for the gift of life has donated to us praise him. First and foremost would like to extend my sincere thanks to teach men to fish organisation for the great work has done through Namukozi youth group thank you very much. On my side, would like to thank your valuable support through Mr Lutalo Patrick that has helped me achieve success since I can stand as a woman and work for myself without waiting for hand-outs .I also grateful to everyone there for your assistance in accessing essential resources and materials that are very crucial for my practice. For really am among the new members to join namukozi youth group but through teach men to fish got to understand that also women can do construction and am very proud to be part of construction group through teach men to fish. Your support is invaluable thank you very much. Special thanks to Mr Lutalo Patrick for providing clear technical support whenever you meet us thank you very much. Dear friends, allow me to share my simple project through my small savings under teach men to fish projects which keeps me earning something and cater for my needs in case there is no on- going project. I promise to work hard so that inspire others and understand that women can also work for themselves but not to wait men provide each and every thing. Again, thank you so much for your help, I greatly appreciate your support through projects that has helped me achieve construction skills God bless you.
