In our new back garden is a mature Christmas tree, planted by the previous owners, and now a sturdy 6 feet high. We plan to buy it some lights for Christmas. But here is a story that brings the privilege of our Christmas lights into sharp focus.
I was contacted today by David Speakman. I first 'met' David some years back on Ecademy. David's inspiration is light - the sheer beauty of a sky full of stars prompted him to try to recreate this experience using lights. He has spent long periods working in Uganda on various charity projects, and was moved to provide a safe and sustainable source of home lighting to families for whom the soaring cost of candles and paraffin lamps means either no light or very dangerous alternatives.
David's charitable company, Jua Taa Limited (Jua Taa means sun lamp or sun light in Swahili) manufacutures and distributes solar lamps, and aims to create manufacturing sites in developing countries too. Jua Taa is aiming to send as many lights as possible over the Christmas period to where they are most needed. We can all help.
You can read about Jua Taa here. I hope that you'll join me in supporting David's Christmas campaign by buying a light and passing on the link to friends and contacts.
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