Author: Tjarda Muller
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Senegal through Clean Energy
By Mercy Corps In Senegal, Mercy Corps is advancing women’s economic participation and environmental sustainability through the ENERGIA supported and Sida funded Foyré Rewbé 3 program. This initiative promotes the productive use of energy in sectors with high female representation, such as dairy, livestock, fisheries, market gardening, and the production and processing of rice and…
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Women in Energy Enterprises in Kenya: Achievements and impact so far
By Practical Action Kenya Practical Action’s third phase of the ENERGIA supported and Sida funded Women in Energy Enterprises in Kenya (WEEK 3) Project supports women energy entrepreneurs in Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties to run profitable businesses in energy technologies or Productive Use of Energy (PUE). The project also supports the national and…
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Solar Sister Highlights: Driving Change Through Innovation and Growth
By Solar Sister Solar Sister and ENERGIA have been longstanding partners. With funding from Sida, ENERGIA supports Solar Sister in creating and growing Sisterhoods in Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya. The Sisterhood entrepreneurs deliver clean energy directly to homes in rural African communities. Our current project runs from October 2022 till September 2026. Two years into…
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Women in Biogas Award
The Women in Biogas Award recognises the achievements of women in a sector where they are substantially underrepresented. It rewards the achievements of women working within the biogas industry, with the aim of raising the profile of biogas as an attractive career path and inspiring others to enter the industry as well as encouraging excellence.…
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Webinar: Insights from Solar Sister’s Climate Resilience Project
An insightful panel discussion on Solar Sister’s Climate Resilience Project, the adaptation of their model for the project, and women’s empowerment—for practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in making a difference. Wednesday October 2, 2024, 10:00 am EDT For registration, click here. Solar Sister’s network of more than 11,000 Solar Sister Entrepreneurs bring climate-resilient technologies to their…
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Climate Resilience Project- Strengthening Communities
Opportunity can feel out of reach in communities facing economic hardships and climate disasters. Solar Sister is changing that narrative through its network of over 11,000 women entrepreneurs. By adapting its model to meet women where they are, Solar Sister provides the tools and support needed to overcome barriers and build a brighter, more resilient…
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Inclusive Energy Opportunity: fully funded impact measurement and customer insights for energy start-ups
With funding from Good Energies, 60_decibels offers Inclusive Energy Opportunity projects. The Inclusive Energy Opportunity will provide support and insights for 10 start-ups in the energy sector, with a specific focus on women-led and/or locally-owned enterprises. The organisations selected to take part will receive detailed insights on the profile and experiences of their customers, also…
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Post-2030 Vision: Prioritizing Gender Indicators for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition for All
Date: September 27, 2024 Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EST Location: 211 East 46th St, New York For in person participation, register here For online attendance, click here (max. 300) As an important contribution to the 2024 ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum, the side event “Post-2030 Vision: Prioritizing Gender Indicators for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition…
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The missing piece of the clean energy transition
2.4 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity and clean cooking fuels, this is “energy poverty.” ENERGIA’s Director Sheila Oparaocha gave a TED Talk about addressing energy poverty and the health impacts and how we can change our approach to energy and the energy transition. Sheila, wants to challenge how we think about energy and…
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A gender-just energy transition: Why it matters and how to achieve gender justice
By Elizabeth Cecelski, founder member of ENERGIA Power to the people was the theme of a June 25 webinar sponsored by the SHINECollab, whose goal is scaling women-led, community-driven renewable energy solutions for a gender just energy transition. What is a gender-just energy transition, and why does it matter? Speakers debated the unjust nature of…
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Gender Assessment in the Energy Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies
By Immaculate Wafula and Josephine Osengo, Practical Action Eastern Africa Practical Action in Kenya and ENERGIA have been pioneers in driving gender equality in the energy sector, dating back to their partnership since the mid-2000s. A key milestone in this journey has been the Women in Energy Enterprises in Kenya (WEEK) project. As part of…
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Empowering Women Market Gardeners in Fass Ngom, Senegal
By Maïmouna Makouar Diouf, Mercy Corps – Energy 4 Impact In the community of Fass Ngom, 30 km from Saint-Louis in northern Senegal, Mercy Corps’ energy access platform, Energy 4 Impact, collaborates with ENERGIA to support women engaged in market gardening. A recent visit to Fass Ngom allowed us to meet with 10 women beneficiaries…