Hike For Light 2011

Hike for Light is the second in a series of Stiftung Solarenergie Philippines (StS PH) nationwide campaigns that aims to distribute solar-powered energy systems to rural communities in the mountains. This campaign follows the Ride for Light in April and May 2011, a 19 day motorcycle journey which brought almost 600 solar home systems to 80 communities across the Philippine archipelago.

Hike for Light involves climbing six of the highest mountains in the Philippines, supplying solar systems to off grid families in need along the way. In this project StS PH is teaming up with Kaya ng Pinoy’s Team Everest to lead the climbs. This team led the first Philippine Mount Everest expedition, and it aims to showcase the amazing talents of Filipinos.

Our campaign to provide energy to rural communities will be combined with training to ensure that our beneficiaries know how to maximize the use of our products and receive proper technical support after we have left.

Having access to a reliable source of light is crucial for families living in the mountains. From being able to see the dangerous terrain after dark to monitoring livestock at night, access to light will be life changing for these off-grid communities.

HIKE FOR LIGHT LAUNCH

Asst. Director Nelson Devanadera of Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau joins Art Valdez of Kaya ng Pinoy-Team Everest and Chairman Jim Ayala of Stiftung Solarenergie in the official kick-off of Hike for Light in R.O.X. Fort Bonifacio.
Click here or on the picture above for Asst. Dir. Devanadera's inspiring speech.