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The Only True, Sustainable Solution for Gaza - Energy Independence

$59,205

raised of $50,000 USD goal

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Impact: Palestinian Territories

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by September 1, 2018 at 4:00 AM EDT

We #BringLightToGaza through extraordinarily affordable, solar energy access.


We are bringing light to Gaza, but SunBox is NOT just an energy company.

  • Gaza's energy crisis endangers the Gaza Strip's very existence.

  • ​The energy crisis has devastated health care facilities, education, water, sanitation and agriculture. Multiple sectors of the economy have come to a screeching halt.

  • The people of Gaza have suffered the neglect of key actors in their welfare.

  • Without the local entrepreneurs and activists taking action, Gaza is at the mercy of extreme poverty.

  • Already, nearly 60% of Gaza lives below the poverty line.

  • Gaza only receives maybe 3 hours of unpredictable, inconsistent electricity access from the grid a day.

We believe we have designed a solar energy system that provides families in Gaza with almost all their energy needs.

MOREOVER, we sell our system in parts, to improve affordability so that we can serve all people, regardless of income background.

We work very diligently to ensure equality of access.

Our Solar units are now everywhere in Gaza!

After three months of continuous working, we are proud to say that our goal, to raise $60k, is marked as DONE! we have surpassed the first target and reached 119% with your generous support! Now we are  now introducing our second round target of $100k!

How did we use the $60k?

SunBox was able to provide solar systems to more than 800 people in Gaza. We installed different solar systems (starting from 500W to 5KW) providing subsidizes up to 50% on every solar unit we install to families. In addition to this, SunBox currently provides jobs for more than 15 people in Gaza, most of whom are recent graduates.

But we need your help.

Since we started this project, Gaza's economy has collapsed, and people have fewer savings. Through our installations, the demand for our solar energy systems has increased and we have more than 500 people now on the waiting list.

Raising $50K allowed us to give more than 800 people discounts on our system up to 50%. Raising another $100K will allow us to give more than 1800 people the same discounts.

Moreover, since the unemployment rate in Gaza exceeds 43% and around 60% the population live under the UN poverty line, SunBox is looking to create jobs for at least 50 people through this fund.

  • SUNBOX means families being able to sit inside their own steel-roofed homes during 100 °F or 35 °C weather. This will allow them to enjoy simple things like television, socializing, reading a book or studying. SUNBOX gives quality of life and human dignity.

  • SUNBOX means families will have reliable internet access. We believe information is profoundly enabling, not only for education but for businesses and creativity.

When donating $20 you pay as much as the daily average salary. This is why every donation counts!

When donating $100 you are changing the life of one Gazan family providing them with a discounted solar system they can afford.

When donating $1,000 you are helping 10 families to buy the solar energy kits so they can give their kids a brighter future.

It is more than a solar system!

Our CEO spoke at TEDwomen 2018 in California! She presented SunBox to millions of people around the globe and we were the first Gazan company to win the  MIT Pan Arab Competition.

The community-orientated company  sponsors and is active in many social events such as Hult Prize IUG campus and Impact; where we introduced social entrepreneurship to Gaza.


SunBox TEAM

  • Majd Mashharawi is SunBox’s CEO. She is a civil engineer and formerly the founder of GreenCake, a company that creates environmental friendly bricks from ashes and rubbles from the demolished houses.

  • Ammar Nada is the Chairman of Advisory Board. Ammar is a Project Manager at the United Nations and a systems engineer with experience in strategy, data analysis, and business development.

  • Ahmad Barzaq is the Chief of Marketing. He has a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering. During his studies, he worked as a salesman in several big companies like Paltel and Medical Supplies and Services in Gaza. He participated in the biggest startup incubator in Gaza.

  • Riham Abu Haiba is the Chief of Operations. She is an environmental engineer. Riham has led many environmental applications like hydroponic agriculture and producing methane gas from organic waste.

Please share our campaign on social media! For any questions, please email info@sunbox.ps.

Follow our work on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @sunboxps.

 

 





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BuildPalestine .a year ago

RAMDAN MUBARAK






Dear FRIENDS,

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we are reminded of the importance of giving back to our communities and helping those in need. In this spirit, I am reaching out to you to ask for your support in our effort to provide food packages to families in need during Ramadan IN Gaza strip. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many families, particularly those who have lost their jobs or have had their income reduced. These families are struggling to put food on the table, and Ramadan can be an especially challenging time for them.

We are working with local organizations and teams to provide food packages that will help these families get through the month of Ramadan. Each food package will contain essential items such as rice, flour, lentils, oil, sugar, and dates.

We are asking for your support in this effort. Your donation will help us provide food packages to as many families as possible. Any amount you can give will make a difference.

To donate, please. If you have any questions or would like more information about this initiative, please do not hesitate to contact us and reply to this email.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need this Ramadan.

Best regards,

Friendship Foundation for Relief and Development

Palestine- Gaza strip

2023





BuildPalestine .a year ago

Warm the hearts of people who need it most this winter



Warm the hearts of people who need it most this winter by providing life changing support to someone in this month.




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BuildPalestine .a year ago

GAZA THIS WINTER 2022



Dear Supporter,


As we have seen some terrible conditions people are living in Gaza over 17,000 people are still homeless.


Winter in Gaza can be very harsh conditions without heating and electricity. Life in Gaza is the worst, according to reports coming from the ground there.

Friendship Relief and Development team working to raise funding to provide the basic needs during this winter 2022. through your support We will provide clothes for children and urgent emergency intervention. Our team always works to provide people's needs. We need your support today to achieve the goal of this campaign and prepare for the winter in Gaza.providing financial support to the population in Gaza is developing the lives of the population there as The economic situation in Gaza has collpased under a continuous blockade for years now and Military operations against Gaza over the past years.


The Association of Friendship Relief and Development in Gaza was established because of the urgent need to provide support during crises. Our goal is to reach every single home and every family and make change in the reality of Palestinians, We look forward always to work with you for humanity and empowering the poor  In order to make difference.


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BuildPalestine .6 years ago

UPDATE: NORTH GAZA STRIP


NORTH GAZA STRIP:

This family has its house burnt down twice due to overnight candle use.

With our solar solution, the family can sleep peacefully at night, their kids will be able to study and watch their favorite TV cartoon as the rest of the kids all around the world. Socialization, healing, peace of mind and the right to pursue a normal life is incredibly important parts of understanding justice and human rights.

Energy doesn't just enable. It empowers.



BuildPalestine .6 years ago

UPDATE: SOUTH Gaza Strip



SOUTH GAZA STRIP:

This father could not run his private telecommunication shop and the mother, a teacher, could not work due to lack of electricity.

Thus, they were not able to earn an income.

The day SunBox installed a solar kit for them for free, the family celebrated by watching FIFA at their house because the family was able to run the TV!

BuildPalestine .6 years ago

UN: ‘Well-being of 2 Million’ at stake

Dear supporters,

SunBox stands in solidarity with families and businesses in the Gaza Strip, where more than 2 million people’s lives are at stake. 

To avert hospital closures, raw sewage overflowing onto streets of Gaza, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, called on the Israeli occupation to allow UN-purchased emergency fuel the besieged enclave.

To ensure that hospitals, water and sanitation services function properly over the next four days, the respective humanitarian partners have indicated that at least 60,000 litres of emergency fuel must be delivered as soon as possible, to some 46 facilities across the strip.

“Gaza desperately needs longer-term solutions so we can move past this cycle of repeated or worsening crises, including that Palestinian authorities prioritize provision of fuel for essential services,” said Mr. McGoldrick, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator.

This news shows the grave and unavoidable impact of the energy crisis. 

Multiple sectors of the economy in Gaza have come to a screeching halt.SunBox creates change the ONLY way sustainable, long-term solutions are possible: internally, by local grassroots endeavors. 

By donating to SunBox, you have empowered local businesses, helped train young graduates, helped create jobs and helped provide a product that enables internet access, education access and more.

While this problem won’t end today, getting this far as activists and entrepreneurs is an important milestone for Gaza. 

Our resilient and bold field operations team and our supporters have so much to be proud of.

An investment in SunBox is truly an investment in Gaza. We are so grateful for your support in facilitating our smooth operation.

We will soon be covering the stories of the lives your investment has impacted. Thank you for being with us in this journey!

The SunBox team

BuildPalestine .6 years ago

First kits are up and running!

We started installing pilot systems for our first clients! The systems are providing families with lights, charging their devices, allowing them to watch TV and have a normal, healthy life. Our first large shipments are now reaching the region as well. Stay tuned!

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