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For Gloria, evenings used to be a race against time. She would rush to finish her homework before nightfall, but even her best efforts often fell short. Without proper lighting, studying after sunset meant relying on a flickering battery-powered torch, which left her eyes hurting and her head aching. “If I don’t have batteries, then I’m unable to study,” she says.
Adding to her struggle, accessing clean water was a daily ordeal. Gloria spent hours walking to fetch water from a distant and shallow well—time that could have been spent studying or preparing for her future. The heavy burden of water collection and the frequent illnesses caused by contaminated water often led to her missing school, affecting her grades and dampening her spirits.
But with World Vision’s intervention through the installation of an energy system and clean water supply, everything has changed for Gloria. “The solar power system has rejuvenated my hopes and strengthened my resolve to achieve my dreams,” she says.
The new solar-powered lights brought an immediate transformation to Gloria’s life. With a bright, clean, and safe source of light, she no longer has to strain her eyes or cut her studies short. “Now, I can study as long as I need to, and I will no longer be afraid of the night because our school, streets, and community will be well-lit,” she says. “I feel confident I can improve my grades and finish school with good results.”
The clean water system has also been life-changing. Gloria can now fill her containers from a nearby tap, saving hours each day. “This will also help me stay in school because the same water has brought about a menstrual management facility, which will help many other girls like me during our menstrual cycle,” says Gloria.
A Beacon of Light and Life for Children
“My dreams of becoming a journalist have now become brighter.” 17-year-old Gloria lives in Manga village, a remote area in Zambia's eastern province. Since she was a child, she dreamed of becoming a journalist. Yet, the road to achieving that dream was fraught with challenges.For Gloria, evenings used to be a race against time. She would rush to finish her homework before nightfall, but even her best efforts often fell short. Without proper lighting, studying after sunset meant relying on a flickering battery-powered torch, which left her eyes hurting and her head aching. “If I don’t have batteries, then I’m unable to study,” she says.
Adding to her struggle, accessing clean water was a daily ordeal. Gloria spent hours walking to fetch water from a distant and shallow well—time that could have been spent studying or preparing for her future. The heavy burden of water collection and the frequent illnesses caused by contaminated water often led to her missing school, affecting her grades and dampening her spirits.
But with World Vision’s intervention through the installation of an energy system and clean water supply, everything has changed for Gloria. “The solar power system has rejuvenated my hopes and strengthened my resolve to achieve my dreams,” she says.
The new solar-powered lights brought an immediate transformation to Gloria’s life. With a bright, clean, and safe source of light, she no longer has to strain her eyes or cut her studies short. “Now, I can study as long as I need to, and I will no longer be afraid of the night because our school, streets, and community will be well-lit,” she says. “I feel confident I can improve my grades and finish school with good results.”
The clean water system has also been life-changing. Gloria can now fill her containers from a nearby tap, saving hours each day. “This will also help me stay in school because the same water has brought about a menstrual management facility, which will help many other girls like me during our menstrual cycle,” says Gloria.
