CSR project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Georges Malaika Foundation


The Georges Malaika Foundation organization was established in 2007 with the mission to empower Congolese girls and communities through education and health programs. The vision of this non-governmental organization (NGO) is to provide the people of Congo with the tools and opportunities to move forward on their own terms and live their lives with dignity and purpose. Since then, Malaika has been featured in various media such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, BBC and CNN.

The project implemented in the village of Kalebuka in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) provides education for little girls who lost their parents during the Congolese civil war. Some were also born because their mothers were raped by soldiers during the war. In general, it's about protecting these girls and allowing them to lead independent lives.

To achieve this, the Malaika school was established in 2011 by the project manager and Malaika founder, Noella Cousaris Musunka. It is a free, accredited primary and secondary school for girls that offers them a comprehensive and quality education. The girls receive the best possible education, giving them a greater range of opportunities and skills to make informed decisions on their own. For this reason, they learn two languages, natural and cultural studies as well as IT basics. In addition, each girl receives two healthy meals a day and participates in sports activities twice a week. The newest addition to the building is an e-library containing both printed and e-books on tablets. The special thing about the building is that the school is operated 100% with solar energy. For this, 24 BAE SECURA SOLAR batteries (11 PVV 2090) are effectively used for the solar panels of the water pumps and other energy devices. The batteries thus generate energy for the school in an area where there is otherwise no electricity. As a result, the NGO saves significant amounts of petrol for the generator, since the sun's energy charges the batteries during the day and these can be used for evening consumption. Solar energy keeps the classrooms, computers and multipurpose rooms running. All of this is done while respecting the environment, including the Congolese countryside.

In 2013, the community center "Kalebuka Football for Hope Center" was built with our partner FIFA. The center serves as a hub for the community, uniting families, providing support and teaching about the positive impact of fitness. Due to its proximity to the Malaika School, the FIFA Community Center also uses high-quality BAE batteries. In 2015 the 24 batteries were shipped to Africa and in 2016 the battery bank was installed in DRC. The campus has now grown to include 11 classrooms for 314 students, a sports field, art and computer rooms, a canteen, volunteer accommodation and more. That's why BAE sponsored batteries again in 2018, including delivery to Congo: to support and promote this great project and a life full of power!

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