ACCRA, Ghana, Dec. 19, 2024 — The “Light Up Africa” Children’s Solar Lamp Project, a collaboration between KuCoin, Global CSR, and the Smiling Simon Greenbuild Foundation, concluded its Ghana donation ceremony on December 19. This initiative aims to improve educational opportunities and living conditions for children in underserved African communities by providing solar lamps.
Launched at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) during the “KuCoin Green Future Dinner,” KuCoin’s commitment to social welfare initiatives, witnessed by over 200 international guests, continued in 2024 with various impactful projects, including the “Light Up Africa” initiative.
By providing solar-powered reading lamps, the project enables children in areas lacking electricity to study after dark. 2,500 lamps were initially distributed to 25 Nigerian schools in February 2024. By October 2024, an additional 7,200 lamps reached communities in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ghana, expanding the project’s reach.
At the Ghana ceremony, Dr. Anita Nana Okuribido of the Smiling Simon Green Building Foundation expressed gratitude to KuCoin, noting the significant improvement in learning conditions for children who previously relied on candles or moonlight. With each lamp benefiting at least five students, the project positively impacts approximately 36,000 children.
Zhao Jing, Chairman of Global CSR, highlighted the project’s motivational impact on children, fostering learning enthusiasm, confidence, and hope. The donation represents more than just material aid; it’s a powerful source of encouragement.
KuCoin, a global leader in the digital economy, emphasizes its dedication to sustainable development goals, focusing on climate change, health, and education. KuCoin’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Nancy Cheung, stated that the “Light Up Africa” project aligns with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. KuCoin plans to continue supporting children’s education and technological advancement for a better future.
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