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The Difference a Little Bit of Energy Makes

The Difference a Little Bit of Energy Makes

by Guest Contributor | Dec 19, 2013 | Education, Energy poverty, Intern perspectives, Justice, Zambia

For those without electricity, buying candles is a daily challenge. The typical family burns through two candles a day, with each candle lasting only two hours and lighting less than half of a small room.

Similar Issues for Urban and Rural Schools in Zambia

Similar Issues for Urban and Rural Schools in Zambia

by admin | Oct 28, 2013 | Education, Intern perspectives, Zambia

This past weekend I had a chance to visit Kawaza Primary School in Mwufe, a ten-hour multiple bus ride from Lusaka in the Eastern Province. This allowed me to contrast the energy problems...
Studying at Night When You’re Poor in Lusaka

Studying at Night When You’re Poor in Lusaka

by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Energy poverty, Zambia

Students in Misisi Compound, just a 10 minute drive from Lusaka’s city center, had a hard time answering the question, ” when do you study?” I asked grade 6 and 7 students…

The Hidden Cost of Cell Phones

The Hidden Cost of Cell Phones

by admin | Oct 4, 2013 | African progress, Intern perspectives, Zambia

The World Bank estimates that there are 62 cell phones for every 100 people in Zambia. This week as I interviewed students, their families and the community school teachers of Luba Community School for my research project.

A Classroom in a Microchip

A Classroom in a Microchip

by admin | Aug 13, 2013 | Community Radio, Education, Intern perspectives, Zambia

By Jack Bird. As I sat down to write this blog on my last night in Zambia, I was plugged into my iPod listening to music. I skipped through a few songs until I found one that I liked. I adjusted the...

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