Renewable Energy Solutions for Communities
Executive Summary
The ADIRA Corporation (ADIRA) founded in 2019, is a U.S.A. company based in Columbus, Ohio, doing business in the United States and Africa. ADIRA is also registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ADIRA has made a total of 17 visits to D.R.C., spending approximately 200 days. ADIRA’s goal is to provide renewable energy in all forms, i.e. electric, wind, hydro, and solar, that will change the environmental footprint in DRC and across Africa. Renewable energy, in its many forms, provides clean water and electrification, which will be life-changing for Africa.
Currently, we are working with Agence Nationale de l’Electrication et des Services Energetiques en milieux Rural et periurbain (ANSER) in DRC. This is a Pilot Project dictated by ANSER in the province of Bas-Uele in the territory of Poko.
ADIRA is seeking funding to undertake this project. ADIRA has invested capital of approximately $ 500,000.00 USD over the last 3 years to promote its projects in DRC.
Contact
Jacqueline S. Downey
1152 Kingslea Rd.
Columbus, OH 43209
JDowney@AdiraGroup.org
(614) 578-1519
Executive Management Team
Jacqueline S. Downey
CEO/Founder
Jacqueline is an attorney with experience in immigration, business, and governmental law. She has worked in politics and not-for-profit organizations. Her “servant-leadership” principles are woven throughout ADIRA’S team, operations, and client relationships.
Nadine Kamiya
Chief Operating Officer
Nadine has a background in Sociology and International Relations. She has worked in communications as the leader for immigrant communities. In ADIRA her problem-solving acumen will be directed to issues of sustainability, education, and long-term development.
Our Team
Bernard Beal, Investment Banker
Robert Downey, Foreign Credit International Risk Insurance
John Kamiya, Architect/Planner
Stephanie Matthews, Project Developer
Theresa Potter, Marketing
Tanisha Robinson, Business Consultant
Francis Shako, Congolese Liaison
Robert Whitehead, U.S. Diplomat
Business Mission
We will provide renewable energy solutions, products, and services of superior quality and value that will improve the lives of communities, now and for generations to come.
SIX AREAS OF CONCERNS
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Female Entrepreneurship
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Healthcare
Agriculture • Commerce • Education • Female Entrepreneurship • Healthcare
“The future of Africa is dependent upon solar solutions that will help outlying regions participate in economic development.”
– Jacqueline S. Downey
Pilot Program
This Pilot Project is bespoken for Sona Bata, DRC. The National Association for the Electrification of Rural Areas (ANSER) chose Sona Bata to test and implement a broad and secure energy system in DRC. The goal for both ADIRA and ANSER is to have the Pilot be replicated and to serve as a model for other solar projects in rural areas of DRC.
ADIRA will provide the means to develop and support derivative development systems, specifically, but not limited, to the supply of electrification, potable water, and broadband communications.
ADIRA has put together an accomplished group of Congolese and American technicians, engineers, and workers to make this a Congolese project from beginning to end. The goal to provide jobs to the community is a significant aspect of this project.
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