Lack of access to electricity exacerbates the challenge of overcoming poverty in developing communities. Under its LIGHT UP THE FUTURE project, Panasonic and global partners promote electrification in off-grid areas, providing technical support and creating opportunities for education, health services, and income. From illuminating the delivery of 2,434 newborns1 to increasing the earning potential of women by 40%2, the project continues to bring better childbirth environment and economic independence to women and communities around the world.
1 Save the Children Japan estimate based on health authority data
2 CALICO data based on interviews