NY Climate Week Kickoff: Sunday Rooftop Brunch & "After The Switch" Film Preview with BCI
Join us for an intimate Sunday rooftop brunch and private screening of our new 15-mins documentary "After the Switch", overlooking the Hudson River.
Before the busy NY Climate Week begins, we are bringing together philanthropists, partners, and climate leaders for a celebratory gathering. Together, we will preview an exclusive cut of our upcoming documentary and celebrate a milestone year of international recognition by The Lipman Family Prize and The Keeling Curve Prize for women-led community resilience model.
Meet our team — Karine Sar (Director West, Central & Southern African Operations), Sue Stevenson (Director of Strategic Partnerships), and Dev Taknet (US Board Member).
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