MENTORING PROGRAMMES

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Run by GWNET

GWNET Mentoring Programme 2018

GWNET’s mentoring programme provided a tailored, global support system for women in junior and middle management roles in the energy sector. Launched in April 2018, the programme focused on creating compatible mentor-mentee matches to support participants’ career growth. Though primarily run online over 12 months, the programme encouraged in-person meetings at relevant events to enhance relationships.

Key elements included a web-based kickoff meeting, followed by knowledge webinars that brought mentors and mentees together as a group. The programme wrapped up with an interactive online graduation meeting, allowing participants to celebrate their progress. Mentors and mentees dedicated approximately two hours per month to these structured activities.

View Mentees in this programme:

Ana Rovzar: International Relations & Communication Manager, RES4Africa Foundation, Italy
Angélica Afanador-Ardila: Managing Consultant Energy and Climate Policy, Ecofys, Germany
Chebet Lesan: Founder, Bright Green Renewable Energy, Kenya
Elsa Garcia Diez: Customer Support Coordinator, Solaris Offgrid, Spain
Filagot Tesfaye: Managing Director, On Energy Consult, Ethiopia
Hammami Souhir: Global Environmental Outlook 6 Fellow, UN Environment Programme, France
Joelle Matte: Lead Expert on Energy and Gender/ Social Inclusion, Econoler, Canada
Pirjo Jantunen: Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Helen, Finland
Rose Atkinson: Operational Excellence Manager, SolarNow BV, Uganda
Sandra Caballero: Gender Focal Point, GIZ, Mexico
Stine Bundgaard Carlé: Co-Founder and COO, AMMP Technologies, Netherlands

View Mentors in this programme:

Barbara Fischer-Aupperle: Founding Partner, GWNET, Germany
Christine Wörlen: Director and Founder, Arepo Consult, Germany
Christine Lins: Executive Director, GWNET, Austria
Emily Koulouvaris: Managing Director, Revelle Group, Greece
Irene Giner-Reichl: President, GWNET, Austria
Laura Williamson: Partnership Development, REN21, United States/New Zealand
Lucia Haeger: Senior Vice President Global Sourcing, PERI GmbH, Germany
Rabia Ferroukhi: Deputy Director – Knowledge, Policy and Finance Center, IRENA, Algeria/Austria
Rana Ghoneim: Chief- Energy systems and Infrastructure Division, UNIDO, Austria
Sandra Mejia: Freelance Consultant and Part-time Advisor, Istituto de Promocion Humana (INPRHU), Nicaragua
Sandra Retzer: Director Development Policy Forum, GIZ, Germany

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Other programmes

Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentoring Programme

Run by GWNET and SACREEE

We are proud to launch the first edition of this mentorship programme, dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy professionals from the SADC region. The initiative is led by the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).

Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program

Run by GWNET, SEforALL and CCA

GWNET in collaboration with the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is excited to launch the fourth cohort of a mentorship program specifically targeting women in the clean cooking sector in Africa, Asia, and Haiti. Following the success of our 2021, 2022, and 2023 cohort we are thrilled to continue supporting and uplifting women in the clean cooking sector.

Women in Energy Storage Mentoring Program 2024

Run by GWNET, ESP and ESMAP

To empower women as leaders of change and promote best practices towards gender diversity and inclusion in the energy storage sector, the Secretariat of the Energy Storage Partnership, hosted by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), is once again collaborating with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) to launch a mentoring program specifically for women in energy storage.