november 22, 2012
Visit the Highridge primary school
On Saturday the 10th of November the Highridge Primary School organized a meeting in cooperation with Support2develop. The meeting took place at the Highridge primary school in the Mbezi area of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. The main purpose of this meeting was twofold, namely:
1. Providing knowledge on simple solar solutions for domestic use and lighting in particular, including a demonstration of our solar-products. Most of the people in the area either do not have access to electricity or have to deal with frequent electricity blackouts.
2. Demonstration of the tablet computer in a classroom environment. The reason we prefer a tablet over a laptop is that tablets are cheaper, more portable, the availability of free apps, the off grid possibilities (solar chargeable) and the intuitive interface.
1. Providing knowledge on simple solar solutions for domestic use and lighting in particular, including a demonstration of our solar-products. Most of the people in the area either do not have access to electricity or have to deal with frequent electricity blackouts.
2. Demonstration of the tablet computer in a classroom environment. The reason we prefer a tablet over a laptop is that tablets are cheaper, more portable, the availability of free apps, the off grid possibilities (solar chargeable) and the intuitive interface.
All the teachers, parents and children were invited to come and listen to Mark and Jacques about the issue of “solar energy for home lighting” and “digital education through tablet computers”.
The meeting was very successful and the response was overwhelming. About 80 people visited the meeting at Highridge and listened to the presentation. Jacques and Mark also got excellent help from one of the pupils who translated for them from English to Swahili.
Due to the fact that most people still use kerosene lamps, despite the extreme costs of kerosene and the health hazards it brings, Jacques took time to outline its dangers versus the enormous benefits of solar products. The parents were very curious to hear what Jacques and Mark had to say and the solutions they have by making use of the sun’s energy. But it wasn’t only the parent that were curious. For example, a little girl of about 5 or 6 years old asked ‘why do we only use the sun’s energy and not that of the moon?’
Then Mark demonstrated the tablet-computer. Connected to a big screen people saw some of the tablet’s possibilities. Mark for example, played a little alphabet and calculation game with the class, showed the e-reader function and a planetarium app. Furthermore, he played some music, showed a popular Tanzanian artist on YouTube, drew some pictures and sent an e-mail. After the demonstration we had a discussion with the parents, teachers and pupils about our products, their durability, the costs and environmental issues.
Support2develop wishes to thank the HighRidge Primary School, teachers, parents and children for their kindness, hospitality and enthusiasm and we hope to see each other again soon.
oktober 20, 2012
Dar Es Salaam Presentation
On Friday 21 September, we had a meeting with our local agents and distributors in Dar Es Salaam. During this meeting we displayed and tested our products and those in attendance were very enthusiastic about the solar solutions, in particular “ the solar light kit” for the use at home. Other products that proved interest were the lanterns, PC tablets, solar flexible matt and the solar pack 1.
STUDENTS IN THE TRAINING OH HOW TO USE THE SOLAR
STUDENTS , PARENTS AND THEIR TEACHER WITH MR JUCQUE OF S2DEV
TABLETS
IN THE SEMINA AT HOLIDAY INN HOTEL DAR ES SALAAM CITY CENTRE {TANZANIA}
Chapisha Maoni