ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program seeks help young people get skills that will help them find work opportunities in solar system maintenance and installation. It also runs training workshops on topics of renewable energy for young people in secondary schools in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The training is providing secondary school students with a good understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) connected to solar electricity. This helps them in critical thinking, problem-solving skills and creativity among others.
Generally the program is utilising solar energy to create employment and income opportunities for young people through training on renewable energy skills. At the same time it is promoting environmental sustainability through the use of solar energy and the application of STEM in solving environmental challenges.
The program started in May 2023 and is ongoing.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The program is open to young women and men (aged 18-35 years) in the Kakuma Refugee Camp with a passion for success.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The program is operating in the Kakuma Refugee Camp only.
ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
Okapi Green Ltd is a for-profit enterprise that generates and distributes solar energy in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. The company provides quality, affordable, and reliable renewable electricity access to entrepreneurs and households in the camp, focusing on increasing productive livelihoods and improving the quality of life in the region.
As part of the ‘From Sun to Success’ program, it provides training on installation and maintenance of solar systems to young refugees in Kakuma