Yonsei Center for Social Innovation Main

UIC Delegation for Sustainable Development

Supported by Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent

Theme: Let there be light

              Solar Social Enterprise for Sustainable Rural Development

Main Affiliation: Energy Farm (http://energyfarm.kr/comm/)

About the Delegation

Energy Farm is a social enterprise that aims to empower the poor in developing

countries through increased energy access through renewable resources and continued maintenance and operation skills for electricity service delivery. Even in countries where there are national plans for grid extensions, the last mile of electricity service delivery is usually difficult to be met, since many households reside in remote villages. Thus, through public-private partnerships, Energy Farm provides alternative off-grid renewable energy options at affordable cost to the energy-poor households. Students will visit local NGOs along with Energy Farm to understand the potentials of solar energy.

Eligibility

The program is open to students in Techno-Art Division and Integrated Social Sciences Division. 

Application

One of the best parts of our delegation is that much of the costs of the program are subsidized by Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Prof Semee Yoon at yoonsemee@yonsei.ac.kr by Nov 20th. Results will be individually notified by Nov 25th.

*Expected number of participants is about 8-10 students.

Selection Criteria

The applicant should have background in the nexus between environment and development. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are also crucial.

Approximate dates: January 4-11, 2017

Anticipated Trip activities:

- Visit local markets to survey the type of solar products available and compare quality and prices with the local staff.

- Conduct focus group meetings in villages for needs assessment and villagers’ understanding of traditional and renewable energy.

Contact

For more information, please contact Prof Semee Yoon. If you have inquiries on other programs of Yonsei Center for Social Innovation, contact Yonsei Center for Social Innovation (ycsi_pr@yonsei.ac.kr, 032-749-3100). 

More on Energy Farm

Focus:energy, wind, rural development, capacity building

Geographic area of impact: Cambodia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Kenya, etc

Innovation and Activities:

2016.6 Developed a solar home system Nesfarm for off-grid options

2015.10 The first cohort of KOICA’s Creative Technology Solution Program

2015.9 Recognized as a Social Enterprise by the Ministry of Employment and Labor

2015.4 Chosen as one of SK’s Social Progress Credit enterprises

2014.10 Conducted CSR project in Cambodia with LG Electronics

2014.7 Solar energy education programs for UNDP Cambodia, Myanmar, and Mongolia

2013.7 2nd place in the 8th SK Social Enterprise Competition

2011.09-2013.05 ASEIC-GGGI Appropriate Technology Transfer Program in Cambodia

About Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent

Funded by University for Creative Korea, the Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent (SIIGCT) aims to foster social innovators by providing diverse curricular and extra-curricular programs within Techno-Art Division and Integrated Social Sciences Division at Underwood International College.