 It has been called "the largest off-grid renewable energy project in the world." The Himalayan mountains make it difficult to connect the Ladakh region to the main national grid, leaving residents without a reliable energy source. 

Global Partnerships

Partnerships for the goals

Cities

Sustainable cities and communities

poverty

No poverty

education

Quality education

Water and sanitation

Clean water and sanitation

Inequality

Reduced inequalities

In August 2018, Kate Leeming cycled across Ladakh, the Land of High Passes, to help bring light and education to 1100-year-old Ralakung village, the oldest and most remote village in the Indian Himalayas. Nestled in the heart of a remote community, devoid of modern amenities, lies a group of people who have never had the privilege of electricity and education. For Kate, it is crucial to offer this community the opportunity to improve their lives by providing them with the basic necessities that we often take for granted.

The Lights of Ladakh  

Breaking the Cycle: Education aims to inspire students to lead their schools, communities, countries, and the world in making positive change by utilizing founder, Dr Kate Leeming's journeys as a source of innovation and creativity.

Kate has cycled a distance of more than twice around the world and on every continent (except Antarctica - that's next!). She has achieved several world firsts , biking through Europe, across Russia, 25,000km through Australia and west to east across Africa. 

Kate's projects contribute towards  alleviating poverty, achieving equality and protecting the environment through education and have been supported by UNESCO.

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The Journey For Solar Electricity