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Project Elpis

Emergency aid for refugees in Greece through solar-powered mobile charging devices.

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Project Elpis

Project Elpis

Project Elpis

Project Elpis

Project Elpis

Emergency aid for refugees in Greece through solar-powered mobile charging devices.

Emergency aid for refugees in Greece through solar-powered mobile charging devices.

Emergency aid for refugees in Greece through solar-powered mobile charging devices.

Emergency aid for refugees in Greece through solar-powered mobile charging devices.

Alexandros Angelopoulos
Alexandros Angelopoulos
Alexandros Angelopoulos
Alexandros Angelopoulos
1 Campaign |
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
$5,409 USD $5,409 USD 114 backers
104% of $5,177 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Empower over 14,000 refugees across Greece! 


Elpis means hope. Our mission is to provide refugees with free solar-power to charge their mobile devices on Greek islands and mainland


Greece is struggling with an influx of over 850,000 refugees, with more than 155,000 arriving this year. Imagine leaving behind all you have ever known, and being left with only one way to contact your family, transfer money and access key information. Suddenly what just seemed like a phone has become a lifeline. 


 Nowadays almost everyone owns a smartphone, but for refugees access to electricity can be limited, especially on arrival. 


Access to electricity is very limited in camps and while travelling. Refugees are faced with little choice but to continue to look for alternatives, not hesitating to take dangerous risks in order to do so.


              This is how refugees need to charge their devices right now:  
                                         

A dangerous example of refugees hacking into a light-pole and exposing themselves to high current electricity in order to charge their mobile devices in the Kara Tepe camp, Lesvos, Greece (Credit: Georgios Makkas)

Syrian refugees using a television station's satellite truck to charge their mobile phones outside the Keleti train station in Budapest (Credit: Mauricio Lima, The New York Times).       
                
                                                            

Together we can change this! 

We have designed a solar-charging station that will provide refugees with a sustainable source of electricity.

The Solar-Charger will be built in collaboration with Entec, a Greek solar technology company and its partners; Solar World, Steca Elektronik and Viosy S.A. This unit is configured to generate electricity for 12 plugs per hour using only the sun. We are aiming to run the Solar-Charger for 10 hours a day, delivering electricity to 3600 refugees in just 1 month. Due to its scalability, Project Elpis has the potential to expand to different locations in Greece, Europe and the Middle East.       

We showcase a fully sustainable model by addressing social, economic and environmental issues as we bring green electricity to refugees in Greece. 


Society: Refugees can live more independently from community resources, improving coexistence with locals and reducing tensions between the two. 

Economy: The solar-unit does not connect to the electricity grid, reducing energy expenditures while providing free and accessible energy to all who need it.

Environment: People need to communicate with family and access information. Our design offers a renewable and environmentally viable way of doing so.



With your help we can make this happen!


Your contribution will allow migrants to access a much-needed opportunity to seek out travel advice whilst also enabling communication with family and friends back home.


Dependable information empowers people in crises and aids in clarifying rumors, reducing confusion, stress and susceptibility to fraud.  


Therefore refugees will be able to make better-informed decisions for themselves and their families for a better chance of resettlement.   


You will also help refugees in safeguarding their most cherished memories that are often documented on their mobile phones; offering them hope in the darkest moments.      
                    
                   



 


                              Alexandros Angelopoulos & Samuel Kellerhals
                                             Students & Founders of Project Elpis              






                               Part of the Team!

               

                                                                                                   

                               

                            



                                 Good Samaritan

                 


                                Corporate Sponsor

                   



Help us by making a donation or by sharing with your friends and family!




If you cannot donate, there are still ways in which you can help us reach people and let them know about Project Elpis. Make a non-financial contribution by following the steps outlined below. 

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Fund a solar charging station

Currency Conversion $1,100 USD
£850 GBP
For individuals and NGOs who would like to finance a solar charging station for a location of their choice. Included in the price are all taxes and costs of installation. Shipping charges will be additional depending on the location.
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
0 claimed
Ships to Greece

Giving and Receiving

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
You are part of Elpis, and your help makes a real difference. In return we will send you a collection of Greek summer recipes to enjoy with your friends and family.
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
13 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Part of the team!

Currency Conversion $26 USD
£20 GBP
Receive an awesome T-shirt and let others know that you have helped make this happen! You can choose from the following colours: Navy, Orange and Royal Blue.
13 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Solar for Kids

Currency Conversion $45 USD
£35 GBP
You help educate a refugee child on renewables by providing them with a solar-powered toy, as well as an arabic booklet explaining how the sun can be harnessed as a source of energy.
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
11 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Good Samaritan

Currency Conversion $91 USD
£70 GBP
You will receive a hand crafted lucky charm from Samos Island in Greece, reminding you of the great work you are doing!
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Philantropist

Currency Conversion $194 USD
£150 GBP
3600 people per month will access free electricity as you make a big contribution to covering the costs of a solar panel. You will receive a donor’s letter accrediting your support, as well as a personal message and video from volunteers and refugees.
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Corporate Sponsor

Currency Conversion $1,294 USD
£1,000 GBP
Receive a corporate certificate of recognition as a socially responsible organisation. We will feature you as an official sponsor on Facebook and our website. As a wish towards your prosperity and growth, a beautiful Greek bonsai will be sent to you.
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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