As part of his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, 13-year-old Harry chose to volunteer with Edukid through our remote Global Citizenship Programme. Over three months, Harry engaged with the realities faced by many young people in Uganda, including the challenges of living without electricity. He discovered that for many students, a lack of lighting in the evenings meant they were unable to complete their homework which affected their education and future opportunities.

Motivated to make a difference, Harry learned about Edukid’s Solar4Students programme, which provides solar panels to families so that children can study in the evenings. Inspired by this simple yet powerful solution, Harry set out to raise both awareness and funds to support the programme.

Harry came up with a brilliant idea: a community “Power Walk.” He calculated that each step generates around 2–5 joules of energy, and he set himself the ambitious goal of walking 20,000 steps (approximately 17.8 km). Joined by his mum and brother, Harry achieved this goal, raising awareness throughout his town.

To further highlight the power of solar energy, Harry carried a solar-powered light bulb with him during the walk. He turned it on at 8 PM—and it shone brightly through the night until 7–8 AM, demonstrating the real-life impact of solar technology.

Thanks to Harry’s creativity and dedication, he raised an impressive £120—enough to fund solar panels for three families in Uganda. His initiative is a shining example of how young people can take action to make a real difference in the lives of others.