{"id":43188,"date":"2026-09-08T10:45:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electriciens-sans-frontieres.org\/uncategorized\/join-electriciens-sans-frontieres-for-solidarity-energy-week\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:48:48","slug":"join-electriciens-sans-frontieres-for-solidarity-energy-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electriciens-sans-frontieres.org\/en\/news\/join-electriciens-sans-frontieres-for-solidarity-energy-week\/","title":{"rendered":"JOIN ELECTRICIENS SANS FRONTI\u00c8RES FOR SOLIDARITY ENERGY WEEK!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;43177&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><em>From Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 11, 2026, Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res and its partners will be taking action across France to mark Solidarity Energy Week. Through events organized by its volunteers and partners, the NGO invites the public to learn about its work and the challenges related to ensuring access to electricity and water for everyone. This year\u2019s event holds special significance, as 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res.   <\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading defined_color=&#8221;yellow&#8221; text=&#8221;ENERGY TO SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>In 2026, 666 million people live without access to electricity, and 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services<\/strong>. Thanks to the dedication of its volunteers and partners, Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res uses its technical expertise to serve the most vulnerable populations, promoting sustainable access to electricity and water\u2014which are essential for health, education, and economic development. <\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>a few figures that illustrate this commitment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>83<\/strong> development <strong>projects<\/strong> <strong>in about 30 countries by 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>50%<\/strong> <strong>of the projects provide access to safe drinking water<\/strong> and adequate sanitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>94% of the projects use<\/strong> <strong>renewable energy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Solidarity Energy Week is an opportunity for volunteers and partners of Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res to organize events throughout France to demonstrate how access to electricity and water sustainably improves living conditions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading defined_color=&#8221;yellow&#8221; text=&#8221;A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EVENTS OF SOLIDARITY ENERGY WEEK IN FRANCE&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Check out events open to the public near you:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>I&#8217;m checking out the schedule for the<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>activities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on social media: like, comment, and share our posts!<\/p>\n<p>All the latest news about Solidarity Energy Week is posted on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/2717854\/admin\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em>&#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/esf_fr\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em> &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/electricienssansfrontieres\/\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>#energiesolidaire<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading defined_color=&#8221;yellow&#8221; text=&#8221;40 Years of International Initiatives: Energy for Solidarity Since 1986&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>This edition holds special significance, as 2026 marks the NGO\u2019s 40th anniversary!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since its founding in 1986, Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res has been working to ensure that access to electricity and water is a right, not a privilege. Over the past four decades, the NGO has carried out nearly 800 projects in 70 countries, thanks to the dedication of 8,000 volunteers and the support of more than 300 partners. Today, 94% of the projects use renewable energy to combat energy poverty and climate change and to support the energy transition.  <\/p>\n<p>These 40 years also represent a promise: to continue innovating, bringing people together, and taking action to create a world where clean energy is accessible to everyone.<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mSGYDz4KYZ0&#8243; align=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>PRESS CONTACT: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oph\u00e9lie Levasseur &#8211; 06 09 44 70 34 \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:ophelie.levasseur@electriciens-sans-frontieres.org\">ophelie.levasseur@electriciens-sans-frontieres.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 11, 2026, Electriciens sans fronti\u00e8res (Electricians without Borders) and its partners are taking action across France to mark Solidarity Energy Week. 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