
In these beautiful but isolated mountain communities, electricity can be extremely limited, particularly during winter.
Something as simple as turning on a light after sunset can change daily life for an entire family.
Most importantly, a home that once went dark at sunset can finally have light.
Kindly Donated by Romana and Imran Patel
Following our two successful pilot projects, we are pleased to share our first donor-sponsored Solar Home Project.
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We are pleased to share our first piolet project from Gulapur Village, Ghizer District, in the Gilgit region of Gilgit-Baltistan
Gulapur is a small mountain village in the beautiful Punial Valley of Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Surrounded by mountains, farmland, orchards, and the Ghizer River, families in this region live in a breathtaking setting, but daily life can be challenging because of the remote terrain and limited resources. Agriculture is an important part of local life, with families growing crops such as wheat, maize, potatoes, vegetables, and fruit.
We are pleased to share our first piolet project from Gulapur Village, Ghizer District, in the Gilgit region of Gilgit-Baltistan
Many families throughout Ghizer District depend on modest incomes, small areas of farmland, and limited livelihood opportunities. Studies of mountain communities in this region have found poverty to be a continuing concern, made more difficult by remoteness and the lack of productive resources.
Give the Needy Foundation is helping deserving families in Gulapur bring reliable solar light into their homes—giving children the opportunity to study after dark and families the comfort and dignity of having light in their everyday lives.
In the remote mountain villages of Baltistan, Pakistan, many families live with little or unreliable access to electricity. During the long winter months, the situation can become even more difficult as local power sources are limited, and families may spend their evenings in darkness.
Through the Give the Needy Foundation Solar Home Project, we are bringing simple, dependable solar power directly to individual homes. Each solar home project provides a family with a fully installed and functional solar system designed to meet their basic daily needs. The system provides: Lighting inside the home, light for children to study in the evening, mobile phone charging and families able to have light after sunset.
Just like our water-well projects, a solar home project can be dedicated in honor or in memory of someone special A personalized plaque with your dedication will be placed outside the family’s home. Donors who travel to the area will also be able to identify and visit the home where their solar project was installed and see firsthand the difference their contribution has made.
From Darkness to Light
Our solar initiative began as a pilot project in the Skardu region of Baltistan. Seeing the difference that electricity could make for one family inspired us to expand the program to more homes and villages.
Sponsor a Solar Home
A donation can provide a complete solar home project, including equipment, transportation and installation. Your support directly helps bring light to a family living without dependable electricity. 100% of contributions to Give the Needy Foundation go directly toward helping those in need.
The cost of installing a solar home system is: $770.
Specifications:
* Battery: HiTHIUM lithium battery is a small solar power station with a built-in battery and inverter
* Battery Storage: Approximately 1,000 Wh (1 kWh), allowing solar electricity to be stored for nighttime use
* Maximum Continuous Output: 200 watts
* Solar Charge Controller
* AC (Grid) Battery Charger
* Solar Panel
* Cables and Other Necessary Accessories
* Installation and Transportation Included
* Warranty: 2-year warranty on the lithium battery
* Local Support: A local team is available to inspect the system if any problems arise and arrange necessary repairs, providing families with continued support during and after the warranty period.
Contact us to dedicate a solar home project to honor your loved ones.