Sonnenglas® Social Impact
Giving Back to Local Communities
Stories of Light. More Than Just a Light.
Small Moments. Big Impact.
Handcrafted in South Africa. More Than Just a Job.
✓ Outstanding Compensation
✓ Health Benefits
✓ Flexible Return
✓ Educational Support
✓ Microloans
✓ 40-Hour Work Week
Fair Trade. More Than Just a Promise.
Transparency and Accountability
Exceeding Standards
Local Development
Sonnenglas Factory. More Than Just a Manufactory.
Victoria Yards
A Creative Hub Victoria Yards is not merely a production site; it’s a vibrant hub for creative endeavors. Amidst urban gardening, arts, and crafts, we collaborate closely with local organizations on the premises such as Makers Valley, SayYouth, Timbuktu in the Valley, and Harambee. Through community projects like workshops where children paint solar lanterns or introductory internships providing insights into our factory life, we actively engage in tackling youth unemployment.
Lorentzville
A Community with Heart Our Sonnenglas Factory is purposefully located not in a traditional industrial zone, but in Lorentzville, a neighborhood that struggles with poverty, where our presence can make the most impact. Through not only creating local jobs but also installing a solar power system on our factory's roof, we regularly assist our neighbors with power when the local grid fails.
Open Doors
Everyone is welcome Transparency is a given for us, which is why our factory in Victoria Yards is open to visitors. We warmly invite you to visit and see firsthand how our products are made. Victoria Yards offers a multitude of experiences: from tours to arts and crafts markets and meals made from locally sourced ingredients.