Esther Githinji
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Gender4Climate Africa Challenge
KawiSafi Ventures, Dalberg, and the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund are thrilled to announce the launch of the Competition: Gender4Climate Africa Challenge. In the fight against climate change in Africa, women play a crucial role in driving transformative solutions and creating sustainable impact. Women’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and resilience are vital in addressing the challenges posed by climate change in Africa. Women are often early adopters of clean technologies and are at the frontline of climate adaptation and resilience. We recognize the power of gender-inclusive approaches in combating climate change and are committed to promoting and supporting women-led initiatives that champion environmental sustainability.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for enterprises operating in East Africa to showcase their innovative ideas and solutions that address climate change through integrating a gender-inclusive approach. You are invited to be part of this movement, where your ideas can shape a more sustainable future for our planet and empower women as climate champions.
Benefits
- Pitch your climate idea to investors and leading experts alongside the Africa Climate Summit and Climate Week in Nairobi.
- Secure upto $40,000 in funding and technical assistance for three months to develop your initiative.
Eligibility
The competition is open to enterprises operating in East Africa with new or existing gender-inclusive solutions or initiatives addressing climate change, including renewable energy access, productive use of energy, clean cooking, climate-smart agriculture, and carbon markets.
- Your organisation is a private enterprise with an operating presence in Kenya and/or Rwanda.
- Your organisation has an annual turnover of upto 5 million USD and has under 100 employees and proven concept that has gone through at least a pilot.
- Your organisation deploys or supports solutions that actively address climate change including the deployment of low-carbon technologies.
- Your organisation promotes gender-inclusive solutions which increase the participation and representation of women or increases their adaptive capacity to climate change or environmental degradation.
Application
Together, let's champion gender-inclusive solutions for climate change in Africa. Submit your innovative proposals and be part of a transformative journey towards a sustainable and inclusive future. To be considered for the competition, please ensure that your submission is received by the deadline 4th August, 5:00 PM East Africa Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please write to us at info@gender4climatechange.com