Volunteers committed with those most vulnerable people to their access to energy
We are an NGO of volunteers committed to the well-being of the most vulnerable people, a platform of the civil society that wants to work for the development of those most disfavoured and isolated by means of our experience and capacity of action in the access to energy. We consider this a fundamental aim for the consecution of other human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals according to the 2030 Agenda
MISSION:
To carry out programs and projects for providing access to energy in the most vulnerable areas
Contribute to the full exercise of the rights of those most vulnerable, supplying access to affordable, sure and sustainable energy, water and sanitation services through programs, projects, studies and training and advisory activities and other initiatives, in collaboration with partners, friends and other actors that share the goal of achieving a fairer and more equal society
VISION:
To increase Esf’s impact by means of programs and key alliances
We are specialised in SDG 6 and 7 (Water and Energy). Esf is a strong organisation, committed and technically and managerially capable that can increase its support for vulnerable people to improve their quality of life and achieve a fair and sustainable development.
We can get more impact by way of structuring our projects in programs focused in unfavourable areas and joining other organisations with the same objectives.
Why are we committed to SDG 7: ‘AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTANT ENERGY’?
– 675 million people still does not have access to modern electricity services.
– 2. 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.
Why are we committed to SDG 6: ‘CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION’?
– 3 out of 10 people lack access to safe drinking water, and 6 out of 10 people lack access to safely managed sanitation facilities.
– At least 892 million people continue the unsafe practice of open defecation [defecation in public spaces].
– In 80 % of households without access to piped water, women and girls are responsible for collecting water.
