Schneider Electric Foundation
Schneider Electric Foundation’s mission is to encourage young people to imagine and build their future, our future, and give them the means to do so.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
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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Schneider Electric Foundation in collaboration with Ashoka launched “Youth Innovation For A Sustainable Future” call for projects, which aspires to select the most impactful and innovative 25 youth projects across the world in terms of professional integration, entrepreneurship, and just transition.
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.
Foundation commitments 2025
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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.
Created in 2012, our VolunteerIn programme 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.
Foundation partnerships
To see the latest projects and results, visit our global website (in English)
Tomorrow Rising emergency relief campaigns
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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More about what we do for sustainability
More about what we do for sustainability
Schneider Electric Foundation for sustainable development aims to deploy sustainability impact initiatives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enable and empower individuals and communities to attain Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leadership, improved quality of life, and an inclusive work environment. As the world’s most sustainable and inclusive Impact company, Schneider Electric is committed to sustainable business development and corporate citizenship goals by bridging progress and sustainability through equitable quality education and training for all. Discover Schneider Electric Foundation Commitments that contribute to the SDGs through long-term vocational training and volunteering efforts worldwide, protecting vulnerable and exposed populations, helping them kickstart the education system and professional training for the disadvantaged youth. Discover our VolunteerIn platform that mobilises active volunteering and participation in civic engagement, strengthening social inclusion and deepening solidarity with initiatives taken up by local partners’ networks. Our Foundation for sustainable development supports local partners’ initiatives towards training and entrepreneurship in the electricity sector to derive economic and social development through access to energy and promote a fair society to encourage future generations. Explore Schneider Electric Foundation created Tomorrow Rising emergency relief campaigns to raise funds for disaster and pandemic relief, energy restoration, and empowerment of the local communities. Schneider Electric Foundation for sustainable development offers training and entrepreneurship programme for people to acquire skills, find work or become entrepreneurs in the energy sector. It also provides financial support to change the lives and the direction of communities worldwide, contributing to the development of new energy solutions that are safe, reliable, and sustainable.