Lighting up Madagascar
ECONOMIZE
Our solarlights are cheaper than candles
Jiro-Ve uses a network of local franchises to rent out lights for a price that is similar or even cheaper than kerosene or candles. With no upfront investments, our customers can enjoy better quality lighting.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We promote entrepreneurship
With our unique franchise model we recruit and local entrepreneurs and help them to grow their business with training’s and weekly site visits.
HEALTH
We promote health.
Using kerosene lamps within the house is a major cause of respiratory diseases, which is well known to most Malagasy. We offer a viable .alternative
EDUCATION
We help kids to study.
Our customers often use our lights for their kids to study. In addition we also provide electricity for in the school.
Electricity and lighting is a basic need in a country where the sun sets around 6 pm every day. In Madagascar, electricity is for most people not accessible or not affordable. Even people that can afford their service often have blackouts for several hours a day.
Jiro-Ve has come up with an innovative, inclusive micro franchise model to provide affordable, clean and healthy lighting for marginalized communities. Our model allows us to rent out a rechargeable LED light for a price that is cheaper than candles or kerosene. For 250 Ariary per day (≈ 0,06 €) people get a fully charged light delivered to their doorstep. Both in rural areas and neighborhoods of cities. Jiro-Ve hires local entrepreneurs and uses existing networks, supporting and developing entrepreneurship.
The impact of Jiro-Ve has been internationally recognized.
offering stable income 2x minimum wage
schoolchildren enjoy clean light and computers
clean and safe lighting
OUR TEAM
Rik Stamhuis
Tahiry Henintsoa Ramboa
Adriaan Mol
Ralf van Veendendaal
Fanja Andriamalala
Tojo Nirina
Heri
Latest news
Thanks to Impact Investment, Jiro-Ve Plans to More than Triple Access to Renewable Energy in Madagascar
Investment to result in affordable and clean energy for households and additional revenue for small businesses ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, March 11, 2021 – Jiro-Ve, a solar energy company in Madagascar and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) announce a new impact investment that will make renewable energy accessible to hundreds of thousands of people and small businesses in Read more about Thanks to Impact Investment, Jiro-Ve Plans to More than Triple Access to Renewable Energy in Madagascar[…]
Jiro-Ve receives clean energy investment I&P/Miarakap
Expanding network and product range We are thrilled to announce Jiro-Ve received a clean energy investment of I&P/Miarakap. With this investment Jiro-Ve will grow it´s network of franchisees to 250 franchisees over the next 5 years. Through the creation of this employment crucial business skills will be transferred to the local economy and as a Read more about Jiro-Ve receives clean energy investment I&P/Miarakap[…]
Solar for rural schools, a bright future
Want to develop a country? Power a school! Solar for rural schools is a very exciting new development within Jiro-Ve we would love to tell you more about in this blog. Over the last few years Jiro-Ve specialized in with the development of an unique franchise-model in the rental of solar lights. It is unique Read more about Solar for rural schools, a bright future[…]
First proof of potential for franchise models
It has been a fantastic year for JiroVe in which organic growth doubled our turnover and impact. At the beginning of this year, we rented out almost 1.000 rechargeable LED lights daily to marginalized families and micro-enterprises, reaching about 4.000 people. A year later, our network rents out over 2000 lights every day, which meant Read more about First proof of potential for franchise models[…]
Sakay – see what the field looks like
To give you an impression of the environment we work in, we sent Lukas (our intern) to the field. He met our area coordinator in Sakay (~140km west of Antananarivo) and took some pictures. What you see beneath is how people live there, if you have any questions or want to receive more pictures feel Read more about Sakay – see what the field looks like[…]
Simplicity is Beauty – Our Model
Jiro-Ve uses an unique model which eliminates all barriers to use our service. Through our network of highly trained franchisees we can ensure our members only get the very best treatment.
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Impact 2014
Avoided 348.567 candles from being burned Provided an average of 4775 beneficiaries with a clean safe and brighter light then candle. Provided an income for 15 franchisees Who earned 3000 euro in total over this last year. Join us in our mission and get in touch with us!