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The Rexel Foundation for a better energy future ramps up its support for community projects


The Rexel Foundation is ramping up its commitment to community projects and social innovation by supporting three new projects. Launched in the third quarter of 2015 both in France and abroad, these projects are being spearheaded by three organizations in the fields of reconstruction aid, energy efficiency, and vocational training.

Support given to Electricians without Borders with its relocation and rehabilitation initiative

Working in partnership with the Rexel Foundation since September 2015, Electricians without Borders (EWB) has been leading an initiative for the relocation and rehabilitation of the inhabitants of several villages in the valley around Laprak in Nepal, which was struck by a major earthquake on April 25, 2015. The financial support offered by the Foundation is intended primarily for the installation of 3,000 lighting kits for families who have been rehoused in the vicinity and for the installation of over 100 public lighting units.

Established in 1986, Electricians without Borders is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) operating internationally, and recognized for its charitable status by the French Government. Its 1,000 volunteers work to secure safe and sustainable access to electricity for the world’s poorest communities and the organizations working to help them, including in emergency situations.

The Rexel Foundation provides assistance to civic services working to drive forward the energy transition

In France, the Rexel Foundation is working to provide support and assistance to 20 young people from underprivileged neighborhoods, in partnership with the association Unis-Cité and with the help of volunteers from Rexel France. From December 2015 to June 2016, the Médiaterre project led by Unis-Cité, will see that these young people receive training to raise awareness of energy efficiency-related issues among disadvantaged individuals and families in the towns of Orléans and Seine Saint Denis.

Founded in 1994, Unis-Cité is a pioneering civic association in France and one of the main actors in this type of “major national civic service program.” It aims to give young people the skills as well as the opportunity to give-back to their local community by participating in team-led projects for a period of six to nine months.

Raising awareness of electrical industry professions

As part of its commitment to provide vocational training and work opportunities for young people, the Rexel Foundation has also partnered with the Teknik Foundation to raise awareness of electrical industry professions among secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Launched in April 2015 under the aegis of the FACE foundation (which works to confront discrimination and inequity in society), the Teknik Foundation is developing a nationwide project with the Ministry of Education in France to drive greater interest in the technical and industrial professions and promote equal opportunity and diversity in both markets.

Through skills sponsorship, about 50 Rexel France employees are working on the development of innovative training modules as well have been leading training sessions for secondary school students since February 2015. It is estimated that by 2020, 100,000 young people will have benefitted from this initiative across a variety of regions across France.

 

To learn more about these projects and the action of the Rexel Foundation for a better energy future, please visit its new website, and download its new presentation brochure.