OPEN-AIR Library

A combination of the Solar Giraffe with a MINITECA!

The Solar Giraffe, developed by the Carlos Morgado Foundation, is a solar-powered structure created to offer communities, in rural areas, a cultural space.

This project allows charging of cell phones, offers access to books, radio, and provides public lighting.

Solar energy is captured by panels installed in a structure that resembles a giraffe, hence the name of the project.

To amplify the educational impact in these communities, we added a MINITECA, a mini-library made from a recycled fridge, along with a fixed solar tablet loaded with audiobooks, educational materials and games.

The GIRAFATECA creates a sustainable educational space, where children and locals can read, study, play and engage in various cultural activities, all in a safe and inclusive environment.

How does it work ?