Schneider Electric took action on Mandela Day by empowering two communities through rural electrification solutions, entrepreneurial training, and donating nourishment to nurture the bodies and minds of South Africa’s poorer children.
In partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), representatives from both the academic institution and Schneider Electric travelled to the village of Gwakwani in Limpopo Province.
Left to right at Gwakwani: Adeline Maleka, Xolani Sibisi, Jennifer Boitumelo, Laetitia Kotze and Kholiswa Fulumeni.
“Together with UJ, we installed solar lighting solutions in 30 homes in the village, and also trained entrepreneurs to sell and maintain our solar powered portable LED lamps with mobile phone charger, the Mobiya TS 120S,” says Zanelle Dalglish, head of sustainable development at Schneider Electric.
She explains that the Mobiya TS 120S is especially suited for the demanding rural environment of Gwakwani as it is an energy efficient, eco friendly and robust portable lamp producing 120 lumens of light output. The donation means that the community no longer needs to rely on candles as its primary source of lighting.
“With the proliferation of mobile technology in South Africa, the lamp is also ideal as it is equipped with a mobile phone charger that includes a USB port, enabling users to charge their mobile phones any time,” she continues. “Working in collaboration with UJ is in line with our sustainable development strategy, which focuses on partnering with other businesses, NGOs, NPOs and funders to establish an electrification model for off-grid communities.”
In addition, Schneider Electric donated food parcels made up of non-perishable goods to the community.
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