West African Green Energy Development Organization (WAGEDO)

The West African Green Energy Development Organization (WAGEDO) is proud to be part of the Green Energy Transitions. WAGEDO is a youth organization formed and composed of 60 Green Hydrogen (GH2) Students. Together, we are working to educate, inspire and unite young energy leaders who are committed to sustainable energy future. The national coordinators will serve as ambassadors in their countries to strengthening WAGEDO's local and national interest within ECOWAS member countries. The visions of the organization are as follow: 1. To set a mechanism to maintain contact between universities, regional and local communities. 2. Provide students or graduates with the necessary training that will enable them to respond actively to the labor market requirements. 3. Open channels of communication between the university and alumni and provide them with optimum career guidance and counselling. The aims of the organization are as follow: 1. To support global energy transition agenda and under the line of Green Hydrogen Technology. 2. Is to build a strong young community of experts and researchers that can use their multidisciplinary expertise that will benefit the West African region (ECOWAS). 3. To build a strong network with other regions. 4. To promote the use of renewable and affordable energy. 5. To facilitate favorable framework and policy for Africa's green hydrogen technology in West Africa with regards to hydrogen safety. 6. To build human capacity and create opportunities such as jobs, scholarship and funding. The core values of the organization are solidly formed on the following: 1. Integrity 2. Determination 3. Innovation 4. Humility

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Company size

51-200 employees

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2022

Specialties

Renewables and Climate Change and Green Hydrogen