While appreciating the symbolism of bringing light to dark places where the people do not share our luxury of illumination at the flick of a switch, I am disappointed by the choice of a solar powered lamp. This is partly because I am not sure if the technology has really yet proved itself appropriate in all circumstances & partly because it smacks too much of trendy right-on greenery & a Lady Bountiful attitude towards the unfortunate poor.
In the beginning was the word.
I would have gone for the mobile phone which has proved itself & already transformed the lives of rich & poor, old & young all over the world. What could be more symbolic of the connectedness of our common humanity?
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