GivePower and Aboitiz Foundation Power Up Last-Mile Schools with AuroraPH

In Photo: (left photo) Bringing Light to Learning. Aboitiz Foundation and GivePower bring clean, sustainable energy to last-mile schools with the installation of solar panels, transforming classrooms and providing students and teachers with reliable electricity for an enhanced learning experience. (right photo) Through AuroraPH, Aboitiz Foundation and GivePower have equipped remote schools with solar energy, brightening classrooms and empowering communities with sustainable resources for a brighter, more connected future. (AuroraPH Aboitiz Foundation File Photos)

Through AuroraPH, Aboitiz Foundation and GivePower Foundation are bringing clean, reliable electricity to the Philippines’ most remote schools. These last-mile schools, identified by the Department of Education as lacking basic resources, now have access to essential power, transforming classrooms and enhancing the learning experience for students, teachers, and their communities.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Aboitiz Foundation to bring clean, reliable energy to last-mile schools in the Philippines. Together, our organizations are deeply committed to creating sustainable and transformative change, ensuring that every community, no matter how remote, has access to the tools and resources they need to thrive,” said Michele Magee, President of GivePower Foundation.

AuroraPH is a flagship project under Aboitiz Foundation’s Future Leaders program, aimed at closing educational gaps in remote areas by providing sustainable power and internet connectivity. By equipping these schools with renewable energy, AuroraPH is unlocking new opportunities for learning, economic growth, and a brighter future for underserved communities.

“Our mission is to empower communities and nurture future leaders,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, President of Aboitiz Foundation and Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures. “With AuroraPH, we’re not just bringing solar energy to classrooms; we’re creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment. This project would not be possible without the dedication of GivePower, whose support has been instrumental in making these meaningful changes in our communities.”

This project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), demonstrating Aboitiz Foundation’s commitment to sustainable development and providing equal access to resources in underserved areas across the Philippines.

Hontiveros-Malvar emphasized the impact of the partnership, saying, “Aboitiz Foundation, together with GivePower and DepEd, is committed to helping remote schools by advancing education and community development. We are proud to support DepEd’s 5-point agenda under Secretary Sonny Angara, which prioritizes digital education, infrastructure, and teacher support. By reducing barriers to education, we are building a foundation for sustainable growth and better opportunities for Filipino youth.”

This initiative marks an important step toward accessible education and sustainable growth for last-mile schools across the country. With Aboitiz Foundation and GivePower leading the way, these schools are now empowered with the energy needed to transform lives and build a better tomorrow. (PR)