Sofia Ollvid

Content production & storytelling for good. Communications Director @SolarAid.

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

With #COP28 well underway we're highlighting authors who've written about #ClimateChange, #OffGrid energy, #FoodSecurity and other #climate-related topics:

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@UNCDF @Rockefeller @GOGLAssociation @SolarAid @DrewCorbyn @HeatherGrady1 @sofiao #LMICs #SDG13

[Sofia Ollvid @sofiao]

Grateful and honoured to be nominated. Would you take a minute of your time to vote for my article? It would mean a lot to me, and it would help shine a light on the incredible #repair initiatives happening in last mile communities, and the incredible work @SolarAid is doing. 🙏🏼

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

We're thrilled to announce our article 'Repairing Electronics: A #CircularEconomy Solution for Reducing #EWaste & Building Resilience in Rural #Africa' by @sofiao is a finalist in @NextBillion's 'Most Influential Article of 2023' contest!

Vote for us https://t.co/sLxvy03l14

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

We're thrilled to announce our article 'Repairing Electronics: A #CircularEconomy Solution for Reducing #EWaste & Building Resilience in Rural #Africa' by @sofiao is a finalist in @NextBillion's 'Most Influential Article of 2023' contest!

Vote for us https://t.co/sLxvy03l14

[International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) @_ibt]

🎧 We’re listening to: Changing the narrative in storytelling. A great discussion between the team @SolarAid and @JessCrombie on how the organisation has changed its practices to promote more authentic storytelling #IBTRecommends https://t.co/4lmw9OkStH

[Sofia Ollvid @sofiao]

I could talk about this topic for hours, but my appearance here is only a blip! Mostly I'm really proud of this episode of @SolarAid's Permission to Fail as it contains anecdotes and insights from some really smart and creative people who I am deeply inspired by. Listen here 👇

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

Episode Four of our podcast, Permission to Fail is now live 🎉

Join host Kirsty Adams as she speaks with @kondwani_kjjere @JessCrombie & @sofiao about ethical & authentic storytelling in the non-profit sector, & how this can be done better.

https://t.co/OasyYWJbXt

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

Tackling #ewaste & creating a #circulareconomy are vital for building a sustainable future. That’s why we’re trailing innovative approaches, such as enabling repairs, to build a #circulareconomy in #Zambia & #Malawi🌍
Find out more 👉🏾 https://t.co/vzbjmWjWJJ
@sofiao @NextBillion

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

"The program is built on the idea of giving students the opportunity to access a solar light through their school. Students are already reporting improved grades."

@sofiao speaks with @pvmagazine about the impact of Solar Light Libraries

Read now 👉🏾 https://t.co/n06j67dmFg

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

"Our experience with this program has made it clear that, through working with local communities and supporting local capacity training, the opportunities in e-waste go beyond extracting its raw materials."

@sofiao writes for @NextBillion about #Ewaste☀

https://t.co/q2eq4PfW4p

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

In @NextBillion's most-read article from June @sofiao from @SolarAid shares a #CircularEconomy solution to reduce #EWaste and build resilience in #RuralCommunities in #Africa:

https://t.co/Hf0LDLmlCC

#SustainableFuture #ElectronicWaste #solar #SocialEnterprise #socent #socimp

[Sofia Ollvid @sofiao]

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the opportunities of #circulareconomy as a way of not only dealing with one of the fastest growing waste streams, but also to build resilience in vulnerable communities that are being hit the hardest by #climatechange.

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

Congratulations @sofiao for writing @NextBillion's most-read article in June!

https://t.co/HLJ7SVtG1P

@SolarAid #SustainableFuture #ElectronicWaste #solar #CircularEconomy #EWaste #SocialEnterprise #socent #GlobalDev #Africa #socimp #WasteManagement #climate #RuralCommunities

[Power for All @Power4All2025]

"Training technicians to diagnose & repair solar lights has added benefits that go beyond extending the life of a solar light. Upskilling increases local knowledge of marketable skills, which can result in new entrepreneurship opportunities" https://t.co/WPYVezButO #SDG7 @sofiao

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

#Ewaste is the world’s fastest-growing solid waste stream — and much of it ends up in #Africa.

@sofiao @SolarAid explores an intriguing #CircularEconomy solution:

https://t.co/Kp65qOPJYQ

#WorldEnvironmentDay #SustainableFuture #WED2023 #ConsciousPlanet #ElectronicWaste #solar

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

Can embracing failure help tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues?

Today, we are launching our podcast ‘Permission to Fail’ with episode one hearing from @JohnAKeane @ifundraiser and @BraveMhonie on the value of setting big ambitions.

https://t.co/rlPYWd52fc

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

#Solar energy could play a big role in achieving in achieving #SDG7 for refugees.

@sofiao @SolarAid highlights the need for #CleanEnergy in #refugee camps:

https://t.co/dV5gtYXQXx

#SocialEntrepreneurs #socimp #socent #EnergyAccess #RenewableEnergy #development #SocialGood

[Sofia Ollvid @sofiao]

@MartinSLewis @SolarAid ☀️☀️ for people and the planet!

[Power for All @Power4All2025]

For the many millions of people in sub-Saharan #Africa who lack energy access, sunset brings an almost enveloping dark.

Can solar Light Libraries begin to change that? https://t.co/qepo2WFRGZ #SDG7 #SDG4 #SolarEnergy @SolarAid @pvmagazine

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

We all had dreams of what we wanted to be when we grew up, but for children growing up without access to electricity, dreaming up a different future can be difficult.

A #SolarLight can power the dreams that will power a brighter future for people and the planet.

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

Light has the power to illuminate our dreams and create a brighter future. Today, on #LightDay2022, we invite you to reflect on how light has powered your dreams.

Everyone deserves access to light and together we can create a brighter future ☀ https://t.co/pMVwySJXIH

#IDL2022

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

#InTheField: Our team in #Zambia crossing flooding roads to bring #Solar to a head teachers meeting today.

#EnergyAccess

[SolarAid @SolarAid]

Despite all the uncertainty of 2021, our community continued to show up allowing us to reach more people with clean, safe #SolarPower. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We cannot do this work without you ☀

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