Alumni of USAID’s Engendering Utilities program created the Women in INdustry conference to amplify lessons learned. Now in its third year, the conference is reshaping industry attitudes about gender equality. Read the story
Grace Karuiru, from Engendering Utilities program partner Kenya Power, on how she has defied odds to excel in engineering. Read the story
Nine new partner utilities; Expanded best practices framework; Results fact sheet; Reaching New Heights in Nigeria; Gender Equity Executive Leadership Program. Read the newsletter
USAID’s Engendering Utilities program welcomed nine new partner utilities from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean committed to unlocking opportunities for women in their organizations. Read the announcement
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) hires its first female line workers, increasing women’s role in Nigeria’s traditionally male-dominated energy sector. Read the story
Gender equality improves the lives of girls and women — and the global economy as a whole. Read the blog
A research program funded by the UK's DFID profiles three of USAID’s Engendering Utilities partners and their success in improving gender equality in the workplace: EDCO (Jordan); EVN (Macedonia); and EKEDC (Nigeria). Read the profiles
Excluding women from energy careers hurts developing countries’ power sectors and limits opportunities for growth. Here are three things USAID is doing to help. Read the blog
Supporting Women and Girls’ Equitable Participation in the Energy Sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Read the blog
Agnes is the Chief Planning Officer for Engendering Utilities program partner, Kenya Power. Read the profile
Aneta is the Head of Human Resources for Engendering Utilities program partner, EVN Macedonia. Read the profile
‘Bring Your Daughter To Work Day’ events, supported by USAID’s Engendering Utilities program, expose girls to the many job options in the power sector. Read the blog
Supported thorugh USAID’s Engendering Utilities program, this event opened new career prospects in the energy sector for Nigerian girls. Read the story
This visit to their parents’ workplace, supported by USAID’s Engendering Utilities program, inspires girls to dream of new job possibilities. Read the story
Reem is the Director General Deputy for Engendering Utilities program partner, Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) in Jordan. Read the profile
Last updated: February 03, 2020
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