Solar Sister

New Opportunity! Join our team for a rewarding work experience. We seek a passionate and results-driven Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring Solar Sister’s financial sustainability by growing, developing, and managing a robust donor pipeline. Link to the job description and to apply: https://lnkd.in/ghqkv53V 🌍️ Solar Sister is the world’s first scalable, women-led renewable energy distribution model. #jobopportunity #hiring #philanthropy #development #energy #solar

The UKNIAF #STEM Market was a success. It was inspiring to watch the curiosity and enthusiasm of young, intelligent female professionals exploring opportunities in the energy sector. I listened to their fears and concerns, provided thoughtful responses, and encouraged them to be bold in pursuing the heights they aspire to reach. These engagements are crucial—we need to handhold, guide, and support young women interested in the energy space. Speaking with the mentees also highlighted the urgent need to address gaps in the STEM, climate, and energy curricula within our educational system. Solar Sister ,Kristin T. Wæringsaasen Folake Aletan Folake Soetan Wola Joseph-Condotti Rahila Thomas Victoria Loko Gom Engr. Chichi Emenike Demvihin Shisengohol Tsumba Itohan Egbedion Itohan Ehiede @Tonbara Egekwu Catherine Ashenuga-Farrer Hannah Kabir Fatima Agafi Lawan, ACA Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Sally Woolhouse Martine Sobey Olajumoke Delano Frank Edozie Adeola Adebisi, CHIMDINDU NEBO Tetra Tech International Development UNESCO

"We need to be holistic when we are talking about SDG7. If we do not have clean cooking in an initiative, it is a gender-blind initiative. Clean cooking saves lives." Sheila Oparaocha, #Mission300, Africa Energy Summit Her words resonate deeply. Clean cooking is not just about energy; it’s about health, gender equality, and dignity. It saves lives by reducing indoor air pollution, empowers women, and protects our planet by cutting harmful emissions. @CleanCookingAlliance Solar Sister Beatres Kachema, Tanzania, cooks in her home kitchen on her clean cookstove. @solarsister_tanzania, @solarsister_kenya, @solarsister_ng #CleanCooking #EnergyAccess #SDG7 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

Today, in Dar es Salaam, policymakers, private sector leaders, and advocates came together at the #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of our time—ensuring access to sustainable energy for all. A standout topic today was clean cooking, a critical yet often overlooked pillar of achieving SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy for All. Sheila Oparaocha reminded us why this must remain front and center: "We need to be holistic when we are talking about SDG7. If we do not have clean cooking in an initiative, it is a gender blind initiative. Clean cooking saves lives." Her words resonate deeply. Clean cooking is not just about energy; it’s about health, gender equality, and dignity. It saves lives by reducing indoor air pollution, empowers women, and protects our planet by cutting harmful emissions. 🌍 Day 1 Takeaway: To truly unlock Africa’s energy potential, clean cooking must be part of every conversation, every initiative, and every solution. Looking forward to more inspiring discussions and actionable solutions as the summit continues! Watch the recap and follow along with the livestream: https://lnkd.in/gsAthwBF The Rockefeller Foundation The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) The World Bank ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program African Development Bank Group Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) #Mission300 #CleanCooking #EnergyAccess #SDG7 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

"Energy poverty is a gender issue, but more importantly, energy prosperity is also a gender issue." Olasimbo Sojinrin. Solar Sister is a network of women entrepreneurs aimed at eradicating energy poverty. Let us work to address the gender gaps in energy transition and to close these gaps.

💥Attention!! Fellowship Opportunity! Solar Sister is dedicated to empowering women and addressing energy poverty in last-mile communities by recruiting, training, and supporting women to become entrepreneurs in the clean energy sector. We are seeking qualified and passionate fellows to help us expand our impact and reach. • M&E Fellow: The person in this position will help Solar Sister in conducting monitoring & evaluation activities to determine the impact of its work and support knowledge management and dissemination of learnings internally and externally. • Executive Support Fellow: The person in this position will learn about managing an organization by working directly with the CEO and assisting the CEO on several large projects including preparations for the May in-person board meeting, the 5-year Strategic Plan, and the rollout of performance reviews among others. • Communications Fellow: The person in this position will support the Communications Manager in developing social media content, blogging, and updating the photo archive. ➡️Apply here by February 3rd: https://lnkd.in/g68av9Fp

‼️Check out Solar Sister's story in The Earthshot Prize article "Africa Innovates: 15 Stories of Change Told by Local Filmmakers". Inspired by the incredible innovation across Africa, they partnered with local creators @badmamajamafilm, @crtve_development, @taifayan photography to spotlight 15 transformative solutions and the people behind them. Great pictures and features! https://lnkd.in/g62qsJ6R @solarsister_ng, @solsrsister_tanzania, @solarsister_kenya #earthshotprize #africaninnovators #energypoverty #cleanair #womensempowerment

Check out Solar Sister's story on The Earthshot Prize article "Africa Innovates: 15 Stories of Change Told by Local Filmmakers". https://lnkd.in/etVmQew5

It's always a treat to revisit the past year's photographs—the people, places, and stories we've shared. Picking my top 10 favorite images is no easy task! When choosing, I consider the quality of the photograph, including its composition, light, and the moment in time it captures. But it's not just about light and composition. Often, it's about what the photo represents. Some of my favorites highlight resilience—like when an entrepreneur overcomes a challenge or celebrates newfound skills. Others show laughter, connection, or joy shared between people. These moments remind me why we do this work. Please take a look at my gallery of top 10 favorites. Each one tells a story worth sharing. https://lnkd.in/gXhqiPHu Ok, it is really eleven pictures! ☺️

Solar Sister is dedicated to eliminating energy poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by enabling women to deliver clean energy solutions within their communities. 🌍️ Our challenge to you is to take an interest in eradicating energy poverty and be part of this movement to provide light, hope, and opportunity to women facing this scourge. There is no reason why it should continue when we can see the solution! The night sky is an image from NASA's Scientific Visualization studio showing the world's change in the night sky between 2012 and 2023. when you watch the progression of time, Africa barely changes. https://lnkd.in/gsGpXWGP #genderequity #energyaccess #climateaction