Collectively Americans are so accustomed to their needs being met that we've become somewhat stagnant in our creativity unlike many countries where what we consider basic needs aren't available at the flip of a switch. In Tanzania (and many parts of rural Africa) school children are hampered by the lack of lighting in the evenings leaving them unable to do their studies as fuels to make light are too expensive and often there is no electricity. Here's where the creative part comes into play...an inventor who knows the dilemma from his own struggle as a child came up with a solution. He began making backpacks out of recycled materials like cement bags and traditional African fabrics. A solar panel was sewn into the bags which can supply 8 hours of light then recharges on the walk to school. His invention has helped around 21,000 kids, but certain xenophobic folks want to halt immigration, so here we are.
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