Thrivent is proud to partner with WeHero and excited for the impact you will make through this work. Creating solar lights for children living in energy poverty allows them to study after dark and improve their education outcomes. Let’s get building!
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First and foremost,
thank you
Thank you for your gift of time today. Every night, 789 million people are plunged into complete darkness because they don't have equal access to clean energy. Instead, they depend on primitive, harmful forms of energy like charcoal and firewood to light their way through the night.
Impact of 1 Solar Light
- 7,300 extra study hours created at night over 3 years
- 5 lives impacted
- 1 family wages saved for 16 weeks
Impact of 3 Solar Lights
- 21,900 extra study hours created at night over 3 years
- 15 lives impacted
- 3 family wages saved for 16 weeks
Instructions
We provide much-needed solar lights for children facing energy poverty. We will assemble a solar light and write a message of support to a child living in energy poverty. At the end of this session, the solar lights are returned for quality assurance before traveling to their destination country for distribution. Let’s get building!
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Step 1: Build your buddy
Watch the videos below to learn about the impact a SolarBuddy can make. When you’re ready to build, follow these instructions:
PDF Instructions | Video Instructions
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Step 2: Letter writing
One of the most important touches to these gifts. These lights will give the youthful recipients the opportunity for a brighter future. Use the WeHero notepaper to write them a short letter! Share how education has enabled you to be who you are or words of support. It’s very impactful for recipients to know someone is thinking of them from afar.
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Step 3: Re-box and apply the shipping label
Using the original box everything came in, add the completed kits and reseal. Attach the prepaid shipping label and schedule your USPS pickup. You can also drop your box off at your local post office. To schedule your pickup, simply use the following link and follow the steps: www.wehero.co/pick-up/
Note: If the system asks for weight, you can enter 6 pounds and the shipping provider will update the weight automatically.
Step 4: Photo time
Take a photo of yourself with your completed light and share the experience with your friends and family. Use the opportunity to spread awareness and share this act of kindness. Be sure to tag WeHero and Thrivent when you post on social media!
Your Agenda
Welcome to Rise and Shine
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
About the Cause
What are some common misconceptions about energy poverty?
Introducing SolarBuddy
How can SolarBuddy help address these challenges?
Activity Instructions
What was your favorite part about making the SolarBuddy?
Thank You and What's Next
How can we become ambassadors for change in our own communities?
What is one thing you learned from this experience that you will take with you?
You've successfully completed your Rise and Shine experience!
Nice work! Now what?
We’d love your thoughts!
Have 32 seconds? We always want to make these experiences better and would love your feedback.
Learn more
Visit the SolarBuddy website to learn more about their mission and how you can continue supporting them.
Have questions about your experience?
We’re here to help!
Get in touch with us here or give us a call. Feel free to also chat with Kai and he’ll fetch a member of our team to help!
