International Assistance Mission- Canadian Development Program (IAM CDP)

Project Initiation Date: May 2003
Estimated Completion Date: December 2004
Homes Lit: 118 homes (289 lights and 118 solar panels)

Canadians David and Kirsti Haugen of CDP will be leading a group to install lamping systems in the selected community of Karez Kalan in the Mazar-e-Sharif region.

CDP works long term in rural communities facilitating education and literacy training. During the day, the tasks of living are so onerous and time consuming, and at night, there are no means of organizing a suitably lit venue where classes can be held. CDP has been working in Karez Kalan since May 2004. LUTW systems lights will be installed free in several community houses in this area on the condition that education opportunities are realized.

CDP plans to organize a loan program where families in the community can buy a ‘light in a box’ set and pay it back over several months. CDP North already has many years experience in loan programs with excellent results.