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In the remote villages of Zanzibar, where nearly half of the archipelago’s 2 million residents lack access to electricity, a groundbreaking program is empowering local women to become solar power technicians—earning them the nickname “solar mamas.” Through Barefoot College International,…
Just days before world leaders gathered in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, African environmental advocates made their voices heard from Cotonou, Benin. The 6th Climate Chance Africa 2025 Summit brought together civil society groups, local governments, and community organizations…
In the remote village of Lukwangulo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families still spend precious hours each day gathering wood from surrounding forests just to cook their meals. This wood often represents their only reliable energy source. While some…
A remote village in Malawi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first community in rural Africa to reach 100% solar power coverage. Kasakula, home to over 20,000 residents located 56 miles from the capital Lilongwe, now has solar…
