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Women in Renewable Energy in Africa (W-REA) 2023 Mentoring Program

The Women in Renewable Energy in Africa mentoring program addresses the gender gap in the renewable energy sector and aims to advance the careers of mid-career women working in the energy transition.

To strengthen the role of women as agents of change in the energy transition, IFC’s Women in Renewable Energy in Africa Network (W-REA) in partnership with Energy2Equal and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), launched the second cohort of this 9-month program for women professionals working in renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. 

 About IFC: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) — a member of the World Bank Group —  is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. By encouraging growth, IFC advances economic development, creates jobs and improves the lives of people.

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  • Adjassa Mahouton Justine Carine, Environmental Management Consultant at Université Senghor à Alexandrie, Benin
  • Ariane Gwladys BADO, Director of the Tenkodogo Commercial Agency at SONABEL, Burkina Faso
  • Azah Norbline, Web Developer at BJFT S.A, Cameroon
  • Bosa Mochotlhi, Parttime Lecturer at University of Botswana, South Africa
  • Cátia Joaquina Siueia, Founder of Smart Energy Initiatives , Mozambique
  • Chi Chantal Ngwellum, Field Project Assistant at United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Cameroon
  • Colette Abimana, PhD scholar in Materials Science and Engineering at The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, Tanzania
  • Elisabeth Amina Bourdette Gnandji, Compliance Officer at ASONHA ENERGIE, Gabon
  • Evelyn Musonda, Senior Community Development Officer at Lusaka City Council, Zambia
  • Evernice Rosemary Ngondo Makayikayi, Project Manager at nurenchia powerite, Zimbabwe
  • Fihiima Mohamed Hassan, Founder and CEO at F & H solar Company, Somalia
  • Inutu Katoti, UNDP-AU AfYWL Fellow at UNDP Angola, Zambia
  • Iry Raissa ALAOY, Head of Energy Applications at ANKA, Madagascar
  • Jaariah Misyaje, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Greencare Waste Solutions, Malawi
  • Joana John Thaundi, Energy Officer at Ministry of Energy, Malawi
  • Juliana Andriantsiferana, Energy Access Specialist at INENSUS GmbH, Madagascar
  • Kanyunyuzi Sunitah, Operations Manager at Build and design, Uganda
  • Margarida Marulo, Social Renewable Energy Expert at National Energy Fund, Mozambique
  • Matjaka Ketsi, Business Owner of T-Jak Industries, Lesotho
  • Muna Abdillahi Mohamed, Founder & CEO of TamarKaab Company, Somalia
  • Nedal Sayed Ebnouf Eddres, Energy Systems Specialist (Freelance), Uganda
  • Nomathemba Ndlovu, Teaching and Research Rssistant at National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
  • Pauline Mweu, ESS Sales Manager – East Africa at Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Kenya
  • Robinah Apio, Coordinator/ Administrator at Uganda Solar Energy Association, Uganda
  • Selbyen Gambo, Project Manager at Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, Nigeria
  • Natou Bamba-Colon, Founder of I.C.G Consulting, France
  • Khawla Ettalbi, Engineering Manager at Lightsource BP, Portugal
  • Caterin Salas Redondo, Sustainability Manager at ROSI, France
  • Yodit Balcha Hailemariam, Climate Change Adaptation Reaserch Officer at Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Ethiopia
  • Suzy Gasparini, International Expansion Coordinator at Mitsidi Eficiência Energética, Brazil
  • Dana Dunel-Stancu, Head of Energy and Sustainability at Biris Goran SPARL, Romania
  • Emmanuel Namanya, Operations Lead – Africa at 3E, South Africa
  • Archa Dutta, Of Counsel and Representative of Gabon at Miranda, Gabon
    Chandirekera Mutubuki-Makuyana, Country Coordinator at Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), Zimbabwe
  • Elena Ocenic, Senior Policy Adviser at Presidential Administration of Romania, Romania
  • Josephine Ahimbisibwe, Electrical Engineering Consultant at JABBA Engineering, Uganda
  • Tripti Ratn, Senior Associate at EY, India
  • Mobola Atobatele, Head -IMGs and Public Partnerships at Husk Power Systems, Nigeria
  • Katharina Krell, Thematic Expert – Greener Europe at Interreg Europe, Brussels
  • Vome Aghoghovbia, Senior Transport Consultant – E-Mobility Solutions at Mitie Plan Zero, United Kingdom
  • Judy Raphael, Programme Director GET FiT Zambia at Multiconsult, Zambia
  • Anthony Walter Okello, Energy Advisor – ABC (GiZ EnDev Project) at GIZ Uganda, Uganda
  • Godiraone Goaletsa, Business Coach: Development Services at Siyakha Consulting, Botswana
  • Onyinye Anene-Nzelu, Head, Mini Grids at ENGIE Energy Access, Nigeria
  • Kathleen Jean-Pierre, Chief Operating Officer at CrossBoundary Energy, Kenya
  • Shqipe Neziri Vela, Program Specialist (Energy) at U.S. Department of State, Lecturer – Energy Policy at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K), Kosovo
  • Yiheng Hu, Senior Power Systems Researcher at University College Dublin, Ireland
  • Ghada Darwish, Country Manager at Globeleq, Managing Partner at DEM Consulting Co., Egypt
  • Miliswa Mlokoti, Plant Manager at Mainstream Renewable Power, South Africa
  • Julie Roberts, Chief Operations Officer and Head of East Africa at SustainSolar – Sustainable Solar Systems (Pty) Ltd., Uganda

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