Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with Tarmeem Charity Association, a Saudi non-profit association registered with the Saudi Ministry of Labour and Social Development, to build, repair and upgrade homes in underprivileged neighbourhoods in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Schneider Electric will provide electrical equipment to repair up to 50 houses over a two-month period, the required manpower for the project and manage all the necessary house repairs. The goal is to enable access to safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable energy in underprivileged neighbourhoods in the Kingdom.
Najib AlNaim, Country President of Schneider Electric, said: “We believe at Schneider Electric that access to energy is a basic human right. Therefore, we are committed to provide access to safe, reliable and sustainable energy in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. We are proud to partner with Tarmeem Charity Association, a first of its kind in the Kingdom, to renovate the houses of families in need in a way that guarantees them a safe and decent life.
Schneider Electric aims to be an agent of change among Saudi communities and serve Saudi society with its unique and global expertise in the field of energy. Globally, Schneider Electric aligns with the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Hamad Bin Thawab Al Khaldi, Board Chairman, Tarmeem Charity Association, said: “We are proud to partner with Schneider Electric to bring safe and decent living conditions to families in need in the Kingdom. As a non-profit organisation that seeks to improve the lives of citizens, we are looking to collaborate with like-minded organisations that believe in making a difference to local communities through their expertise in diverse fields, including energy.”