MISSION:
‘In line with the SDGs of the 2030 Agenda, our mission is to contribute and to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged people and communities by providing access to modern energy, clean water and sanitation services, in a safe and sustainable way to those who have none or have them in a precarious or unaffordable way.’
We work with our local partners to guarantee the fundamental rights of these populations. We strive to improve development opportunities without leaving no one behind.
VISION:
We are an NGO focused on SDGs 6 and 7 (Water and Energy respectively). We are reference in this field in Spain.
A hands-on organisation; with our sponsors and other social institutions, we are able to carry out joint actions in the areas of energy, water and sanitation through a majority structure of committed volunteers who offer experience, knowledge and time.
Why are we committed to SDG 7: ‘AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTANT ENERGY’?
– 13% of the world’s population still does not have access to modern electricity services.
– 3 billion people rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating food.
– Energy is the major contributor to climate change, accounting for about 60% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.
– Indoor air pollution from the use of fuels for household energy caused 4.3 million deaths in 2012, 6 out of 10 of these were women and girls.
– In 2015, 17.5% of global energy consumption was from renewable energy.