Tibetan Orphanage in China
Orphanage Project

We are developing a project that will bring our lighting systems to children living in a Tibetan orphanage. The orphanage provides a home and an education for children who are destitute or parentless. The orphanage compound is located just west of the Tibetan town of Zaduo, 14,500 feet above sea level in the middle of an open plain in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China.

The orphanage is presently lit with a few fluorescent lights however they are powered by an expensive and unreliable generator.  The generator is used mainly to generate electricity for a small fridge which houses a few medical supplies, which must be kept cool.  The lights are a drain on the generator and are not able to be used regularly because of the high cost.

LUTW will replace the current lighting system (or lack thereof) in this orphanage with specially engineered and installed lighting systems for these specific structures. Our systems are more effective and robust providing bright energy efficient light which the children can read and study by at night. Solar powered light is emission free and does not pose the risk of fire and injury without the need for expensive kerosene purchases.

Our team has completed a technical assessment of the orphanage and the orphanage staff has earnestly expressed their need and desire for this project. The current budget will cover the expenses of purchasing, shipping, and installing the lighting systems at the orphanage.  Lama Gyurmey Rinpoche has asked us to provide additional power for computers for the school children.  In response to his request we are installing larger solar panels so they have additional capacity to provide electricity for more than just the lighting systems.  In addition we will train local people as electrical technicians to repair and replace components should it be required. The impact of LUTW’s installation will be reported and disseminated to donors.

Our Long Term Vision
Develop a safe and sustainable solution for the orphanage in order to improve the level of education, and improve the economic future for the operation of the orphanage.

Project Information:
Location: West of Zadou, 14,500 feet above sea level
Project Proponent: LUTW Relay for Tibet
Implementing Partners: LUTW volunteers and Lama Gyurmey Rinpoche
Project Duration: Summer 2008

Installation Information:
Objective: To install lighting systems in all four buildings in the orphanage compound, allowing for the orphanage to reallocate the current resources spent on fuel on other items like food and clothing.
Individuals Benefiting: 100+
Funding Partners:
LUTW Relay Run for Tibet – 2003 to 2005
Private Donors

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