Gender Empowerment & Solar Lighting
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.
Interconnected Across 10 Counties
AiRD facilitators and community members during field sessions.
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.
Impact so far
- 1,241 households reached with clean energy.
- Improved household safety and extended productive hours.
- Enhanced economic opportunities for women.
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