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.

A hybrid (wind and solar) electricity generating system has been installed at Machubo Primary School in rural Mozambique. The project, that also includes 90 rechargeable lights for students' home use was made possible by a generous donation of equipment from Jetpro Technology. Read more here.

A biolatrine that feeds directly into a biodigester has been completed at Arlington Academy of Hope in Eastern Uganda.  The biodigester also converts cow dung from the school farm into biogas and fertilizer.  Biogas stoves have been installed int he school kitchen.  Read more here.

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.
Read More