Solar Saturdays
To have a home that
nurtures growth and development, and is safe, is the inherent right of every
individual. And yet, with majority of the Philippine population living below
the poverty line, this is a fundamental right that is not obtained by many. A great number
of Filipinos struggle without a permanent roof under their heads to call their
home, or do have a home yet is lacking in the basic amenities that would
provide them an adequate standard of living, such as electricity. Without light
in every Filipino family’s home, numerous facets of their lives are affected.
That is why, when we give them light, in many ways, we believe we give them
back their lives.
Recognizing the
contribution of light in every individual’s quality of life, The Coffee Bean
& Tea Leaf® celebrated Earth Day by partnering with Liter of Light, a global, grassroots movement committed to providing
affordable, sustainable light to people with limited or no access to
electricity. Customers of all ages acted as solar engineers by building
their own solar-powered lamps for a day, in the hopes of giving the precious
gift of light to those in need.
After the
workshop, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s own Team Members hiked to bring the
newly-built solar powered lamps to the Dumagat tribe’s village in Gabaldon,
Nueva Ecija. Their visit gave them the opportunity to witness first-hand the
life-altering impact their initiative made on the community. “Light is so
valuable. Without it, it is impossible for us to do anything at night. Since we
don't have electricity, we sleep early. We can't work and the children cannot
study,” Councilor Michael Fernando shared. The community was overcome with
gratitude for the solar powered lamps they received. “We are so grateful for
the lights you have given us. This will always serve as a symbol of light in
our hearts and minds,” expressed the community's Chieftain, Rodolfo
Bendebel.
Seeing the
difference a light can make in the lives of others,
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® was moved to
launch #SolarSaturdays, a series of events that gives customers the opportunity
to build their own solar powered lamps for only Php 1,000 at select stores
every Saturday. Each lamp will provide a renewable source of light for an
impoverished Filipino family’s home, changing the way they will see and live
for years to come. At the end of the campaign, all lamps collected will be
delivered by The Philippine Roadtrip and Liter of Light to communities in
far-flung and off-grid areas around the Philippines.
Be the light by
giving the gift of light. Email the caringcup@coffeebean.com.ph to reserve a
slot. #SolarSaturdays will happen on September 3 at Ortigas Park, September 10
at Kidzania in Bonifacio Global City, September 17 at Convergys on Ayala Avevue,
and on September 24 at the U.P. Ayala Land Techno Hub.
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