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Schneider Electric Foundation reveals five inspiring stories
Discover the second season of Tomorrow Rising, the Foundation’s web series showcasing real stories of young individuals: Azael from Mexico, Christine from Egypt, Farha from France, Roswita from Indonesia, and Shirley from Peru.
Get inspired with us as we discover their journeys of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of their dreams.
Azael, Mexico
Azael, a 17-year-old from Mexico City, moved away from his family to pursue better education while living with his aunt. Passionate about mathematics, he aspires to become an influential mathematician. Despite lacking financial support, Azael is determined to help his family and achieve his goals.
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Christine, Egypt
Christine, a 19-year-old from Cairo, was expected to set aside her dreams, but her passion for electricity pushed her to break barriers. Now, as a recent graduate stepping into the workforce, she faces challenges that will test her strength and determination.
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Farha, France
Farha, a 23-year-old studying in Paris originally from Lyon, aspires to a career in electrotechnics but often struggles with self-doubt. Through mentorship, she is empowering herself and learning the importance of believing in her abilities. Her journey highlights the transformative power of guidance and self-confidence.
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Roswita, Indonesia
Roswita, a 23-year-old, is a solar installation trainer in Sumba Island, Indonesia. Recently offered an interview in Jakarta, she faces a tough decision: stay in her familiar surroundings and support her community or pursue new opportunities that could shape her future.
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Shirley, Peru
Shirley, a 17-year-old from near Lima, Peru, is a dedicated student, actively engaged in her community. Her dream is to attend a prestigious public university to become an electrical engineer. Despite the challenges that stand in her way, Shirley remains determined to prove her skills and pursue her dream.
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Rediscover Tomorrow Rising Season 1
Tomorrow Rising season 1 tells the story of four trainees: Pierre from Senegal, Yéyé from Nigeria, Gurdeep from India, and Vitor from Brazil, who learn about engineering, teaching, electricity, and renewable energy, such as solar power. They represent the ambitious young people who are building and transforming tomorrow’s world today.
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Schneider Electric Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Foundation, in collaboration with Ashoka, has launched the “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future” call for projects, selecting 25 social entrepreneurs across the world.
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Bridging progress and sustainability for all
For over 20 years, our Foundation, under the aegis of Fondation de France, has deployed philanthropic initiatives in line with Schneider Sustainability Impact and UN SDGs, with a focus on training youth to improve quality of life and job prospects.
Training and entrepreneurship
Vocational and entrepreneurship training is a key driver of socio-economic and sustainable development.
By delivering our expertise, volunteering time, and collaborating and supporting partners on the ground, we enable individuals and communities for a better future.
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By delivering our expertise, volunteering time, and collaborating and supporting partners on the ground, we enable individuals and communities for a better future.
VolunteerIn program
Created in 2012, our VolunteerIn program inspires people to give back to communities through mentoring, training, and contribution to meaningful initiatives from local partners. By supporting them, we amplify the power of responsible citizenship and sustainable development.
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1000+ solutions for cities
The 1000+ Solutions for Cities exhibition is now traveling around France and will be present at COP27.
Empower the youth to accelerate the ecological and social transition
At the Schneider Electric Foundation, our goal is to support youth and empower them to get involved and be innovated, so that they can take their rightful place in the world of tomorrow.
Foundation partnerships
Rallying for communities on Giving Tuesday
Clean innovation and solutions with Solar Impulse
Upgrading entrepreneurs’ facilities in Pakistan
Tomorrow Rising Lebanon
The Foundation created a donation campaign and helped the most affected people by restoring energy in houses.
Tomorrow Rising India
Schneider Electric India and Foundations set up a fundraising campaign to support the affected Indian communities.
Tomorrow Rising East Africa
Distributing food to families and young children in Kenya during the pandemic to provide access to nutritious meals.
Tomorrow Rising Myanmar
Schneider Electric Foundation enabled empowerment to local tailors for producing 50 thousand masks to be distributed across the country.
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Our commitment to all generations
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