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Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region

The project “Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region” is dedicated to empowering women to play an active role in the energy transition across the Southern African Development Community region.

 

Targeting SADC countries, this project aims to break down barriers for women and girls in the energy sector. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this initiative offers a multi-faceted approach to empowering women at every level, from professionals already working in energy to entrepreneurs and young girls aspiring to join the energy transition.

 

This initiative is jointly implemented by the GWNET and 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).

Core Components:

  • MENTORING PROGRAMME

    The Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region mentoring programme is designed to advance the careers of women already working in the energy sector. As part of this initiative, three cohorts will run consecutively, starting with 50 participants in the first year, 75 in the second, and 100 in the third. Each programme lasts 12 months.

    The mentoring programme is open to women with SADC nationality and 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy or development. All participants will be matched with a mentor correlating to their professional and personal goals. Mentees will also gain access to online knowledge transfer sessions and networking opportunities.

    For more details, please see here. (Insert link to the webpage on this particular mentoring programme).

  • CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS

    The Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region mentoring programme is designed to advance the careers of women already working in the energy sector. As part of this initiative, three cohorts will run consecutively, starting with 50 participants in the first year, 75 in the second, and 100 in the third. Each programme lasts 12 months.

    The mentoring programme is open to women with SADC nationality and 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy or development. All participants will be matched with a mentor correlating to their professional and personal goals. Mentees will also gain access to online knowledge transfer sessions and networking opportunities.

    For more details, please see here. (Insert link to the webpage on this particular mentoring programme).

  • SCOPING STUDY FOR SUPPORTING WOMEN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS IN RURAL AREAS

    The Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region mentoring programme is designed to advance the careers of women already working in the energy sector. As part of this initiative, three cohorts will run consecutively, starting with 50 participants in the first year, 75 in the second, and 100 in the third. Each programme lasts 12 months.

    The mentoring programme is open to women with SADC nationality and 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy or development. All participants will be matched with a mentor correlating to their professional and personal goals. Mentees will also gain access to online knowledge transfer sessions and networking opportunities.

    For more details, please see here. (Insert link to the webpage on this particular mentoring programme).

  • SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

    The Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region mentoring programme is designed to advance the careers of women already working in the energy sector. As part of this initiative, three cohorts will run consecutively, starting with 50 participants in the first year, 75 in the second, and 100 in the third. Each programme lasts 12 months.

    The mentoring programme is open to women with SADC nationality and 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy or development. All participants will be matched with a mentor correlating to their professional and personal goals. Mentees will also gain access to online knowledge transfer sessions and networking opportunities.

    For more details, please see here. (Insert link to the webpage on this particular mentoring programme).

Implementing Partner

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The SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) was established by the SADC Member States in 2015 to contribute towards increased access to modern energy services and improved energy security across the SADC Region through the promotion of market-based uptake of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and energy services.

Please visit the SACREEE website for more information.

Funding Partner

Combating poverty, promoting peace and protecting the environment: These are the three major concerns of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation.

Please visit the ADA’s website to learn more.

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