Moving Africa AHEAD on Energy Issues
Problem: Lack of energy takes a severe toll on health, education, and the livelihood of half of humankind. A quarter of the world’s population — 1.5 billion — lack electricity. Two million die prematurely each year as a result of diseases caused by indoor burning of solid fuels for cooking and light; about half are children. Our Vision: A world in which universal access to energy, as well as its wise stewardship, enables all people to attain a high quality of life on a thriving planet. Our solution: By helping schools and medical facilities obtain the energy they need to carry out their vital services, whole communities adopt energy systems that facilitate the ascent out of poverty. Where we work: Sub-Saharan Africa; current projects are in Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana. Targeted energy sources and technologies: Contextually-optimized, cost-effective, and reliable technologies that harness local resources. | What's New?
University of Colorado engineering students Andy Hemphill and Ankit Sharma recently returned from a month in Uganda where they worked on a variety of energy projects. Read about their experience here.
Jetpro Technology has donated $3000 worth of equipment that will enable elementary school children in Marracuene,Mozambique to have lights to study by at night. Read more here.
What people are saying...
Nate Lindsey: The lessons I learned as an AHEAD Energy volunteer speak to this organization's mission to assist communities in Africa. AHEAD invited me to travel to Uganda to assess needs at a primary school. The experience was transformative.
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Learn More: Nonprofit Spark Radio lifts up AHEAD as a model
AHEAD President and CEO MJ Ebenhack was recently interviewed for the Nonprofit Spark radio show. Click here to learn about how AHEAD's ChartingImpact Report clearly communicates our goals, strategies, capabilities, progress and accomplishments.
Learn More: Watch our video "Energy for All"
Narrated by Ben Ebenhack
