BCI's NYCW Kickoff: Sunday Rooftop Brunch & Private Film Screening

About Barefoot College International (BCI) Operating across remote, off-grid communities in 90+ countries, BCI equips rural women to become certified Solar Engineers, educators, and entrepreneurs. BCI's community-owned model has electrified over 212,500 homes, offset ~132,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and reduced household fossil fuel use by 90%—transforming local health, education, and economic resilience from the ground up. For queries and partnerships, please contact devashish.taknet@barefootcollege.org What to Expect 🥂 Rooftop Brunch & Mimosas: Enjoy brunch bites, mimosas, and soft drinks with panoramic skyline views on the 34th-floor terrace. 🎥 Private Preview — After The Switch: An exclusive 15-minute advance screening of our new documentary by Crux Jinx, following rural women across Africa as they train to become certified solar engineers and electrify their communities. (Note: Heading to 2027 film festivals;private viewing only). 💬 Conversations from the Field: An informal Q&A with BCI leadership sharing on-the-ground progress from our training centers in Senegal, Zanzibar, and Madagascar. 🏆 Celebrating 2026 Milestones: A toast to our community's achievements this year and looking forward to the evolution of our model to micro-grids. Agenda 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Rooftop Arrival, Mimosas & Brunch Networking 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM: Private Screening: After The Switch (15-Min Cut) 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM: Q&A with BCI Leadership 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM: Community Networking