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Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture

Promoting gender equality while increasing access to clean, affordable energy — 1,241 households reached with solar lighting.

About This Project

This project pairs gender empowerment initiatives with the distribution of solar lighting to women, households and underserved communities in Nairobi and Nakuru — improving safety, extending productive hours and creating new economic opportunities.

Objectives

  • Promote gender equality in households and communities.
  • Increase access to clean and affordable energy solutions.
  • Enhance safety and economic opportunity for women.

Key Activities

  • Solar lighting distribution.
  • Gender empowerment initiatives
  • Community awareness sessions.
  • Livelihood enhancement support.

Locations

  • Nakuru
  • Nairobi

Reported Impact

  • 1,241 households reached with clean energy.
  • Improved household safety and extended productive hours.
  • Enhanced economic opportunities for women.

Africa Initiative for Rural Development (AiRD) works with communities and partners to improve social well-being, strengthen livelihoods and create sustainable opportunities

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