Electrica marks the 10th anniversary of its listing on the stock exchange by launching the foundation and the project “Children’s energy, the light of the future!”

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, the company announces the launch of the Electrica Foundation and the “Children’s energy, the light of the future!” project.

The foundation will focus on implementing projects aimed at improving the lives of people from vulnerable social categories and contributing to the well-being of local communities, with an emphasis on areas such as education, health, environmental protection and combating energy poverty.

“The launch of the Electrica Foundation and its first project, ‘Children’s energy, the light of the future!’, marks an important moment for our community involvement efforts. Through this project, we want to make a real difference in the lives of the most vulnerable among us, provide sustainable solutions to energy problems and support children’s education, so that we can help create better prospects for all of us,” said Alexandru Chiriță, CEO of Electrica.

“The Electrica Foundation aims to become an engine of change, a place where brave ideas come to life and where the energy of good deeds inspires and motivates those around them to act similarly. The project “Children’s energy, the light of the future!” it is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to support the education and development of disadvantaged communities. We want to support children in these communities to learn and develop in a more appropriate environment, and we believe that each solar lamp we provide is not only a source of light, but also a window to a more promising future.” added Marilena Nedelcu, president of the Electrica Foundation.

The foundation’s first project, entitled “Children’s energy, the light of the future!”, has as its main objective the support of children from communities affected by extreme energy poverty. According to data from the Romanian Energy Poverty Observatory, two out of ten households in Romania consume energy well below the national average, and over 4,700 children live in homes without access to electricity. The project aims to distribute over 5,000 solar lamps to children in affected households, thus giving them access to a safe and sustainable source of light.

The solar lamps, symbolically named “Fireflies”, will allow children to continue their studies and other family activities even after dark, thus helping to reduce school dropouts and improve the quality of life in vulnerable communities. These lamps are designed to be easy to use, durable and efficient, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional lighting sources.

By distributing solar lamps, Fundația Electrica aims to:

• Provides children from disadvantaged and isolated communities with a safe and accessible source of light, contributing to improving the conditions for carrying out school activities and more;
• Reduces the risks associated with the use of unsafe and polluting lighting sources, such as gas lamps or candles;
• Promotes the use of renewable energy and environmental education, emphasizing the importance of sustainable solutions to combat energy poverty;
• Raise awareness of energy poverty challenges and mobilize resources to support similar initiatives in the future.

The project “Children’s energy, the light of the future!” it will be implemented in several stages targeting communities from all over the country, starting with Satu Mare, Alba, Bistrita-Năsăud and Suceava.

The Electrica Foundation encourages the involvement of the community and companies in supporting the project. Those interested can join as volunteers or donate directly to the foundation’s account. Additional information is available on www.fundatiaelectrica.ro and www.luminaviitorului.ro.