Kopernik

We are excited to spread the word that d.light has reached a very important milestone: 10 million people to date have received d.light solar lights!

I live in New York, hardly a place that’s devoid of technology. However the recent extreme weather (Hurricane Sandy) in the US northeast knocked out power and heat to several million people for a number of days. Many thousands still are without power and access to basic necessities.

Imagine 25 women leaders coming together from China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Libya, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam. All gathered in a one-month workshop, transcending language, cultural and social differences to learn from one another to make a difference in the communities they serve.

Imagine the vast amount of inspiration one could gain if one was a part of that beautiful journey. Especially for women whom are eager to become agents of change, this is definitely the platform to empower them and enhance their potentials. A place to be constantly inspired.

I couldn’t be more excited to go on my first field trip with Kopernik. I, along with Lincoln, a Kopernik Project Officer, set off on the mission to reach out to a farmer community in Sarongge village, Cianjur, West Java by hosting a Tech Fair. The location is close to the area of Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park. It is a beautiful biosphere reserve and is home to various protected flora and fauna. The people who live around the area are mostly farmers.