SolarBuddy – The Hour of Power

Client: KDM Events

UK

KDM Events is proud to lead the way in purpose-driven team building through our exclusive UK partnership with SolarBuddy – The Hour of Power.

This award entry celebrates how we’ve transformed corporate social responsibility (CSR) into a hands-on, heart led experience that delivers measurable global, community impact. In each event, corporate teams unite to build solar-powered lights that are distributed to children living in extreme energy poverty across countries such as Tanzania, Cambodia and India.

These aren’t just lights, they’re lifelines. Each device helps on average five lives by improving education, boosting health, cutting household costs and replacing toxic kerosene fumes. The experience kicks off with a powerful presentation on the global energy crisis, before teams roll up their sleeves to assemble lights and pen personal letters to the children receiving them. It’s team building with soul, creating deep emotional connection, shared purpose and lasting impact.

Between January 2024 and May 2025, our clients have built and donated 1,535 lights, positively impacting over 7,600 children. The momentum continues to grow, with forward-thinking companies embracing this powerful platform to drive purpose and community engagement.

The feedback? Unanimous. Our clients report improved morale, deeper team cohesion and a renewed sense of purpose amongst staff. It’s CSR that doesn’t just tick boxes, it changes lives.

At its heart, KDM Events champions everything this award stands for: giving back to the global community while fostering unity and empathy within teams. It's team building with soul and CSR with real, lasting impact.