Engendering Industries Newsroom
Empowering Women to Power the Dominican Republic
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USAID’s Engendering Industries improves economic opportunities for women in the
country’s energy sector.
ISWSC Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence Results in New Legislation in Nigeria
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ISWSC’s state campaign to pass the Violence Against People Prohibition Act is one of several public initiatives the company has used to advance gender equality both inside and outside the workplace.
Nigerian Partners Target Female STEM Students to Increase Women in Technical Roles
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Engendering Industries’ utility partners in Nigeria conduct outreach to female students at the primary, secondary, and university levels; a long-term play to advance women in the power and water sectors.
Through a Local Lens: Institutionalizing Gender Equality
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To scale impact, Engendering Industries embeds gender equality trainings at partner institutions worldwide.
Powering the Potential of Women’s Networks
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In partnership with Power Africa, USAID’s Engendering Industries program supports Women in African Power to grow and sustain professional women’s networks across Africa.
Knocking down gender barriers
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USAID Engendering Industries initiative increases gender equality in male-dominated organizations around the world, by empowering employees to become equality champions. Learn more about how USAID is supporting INAPA, a water utility company of the Dominican Republic, to promote gender equality.
Sonia Milena Girlado Makes the Business Case For Equality
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“Reaching gender equality is a long road,” Sonia said, “but EPM has been recognized for its efforts and now we have an opportunity to increase our impact and share what we have learned.”
Engendering Industries Partner, EDESUR, Awarded UNDP Gender Equality Seal
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The gender equality best practices implemented through Engendering Industries helped EDESUR achieve a top-tier gold seal award.
The Woman Who Powered Mozambique Island
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When Cyclone Gombe leveled power lines, Sidónia Figuera led her team into action.
Power Sector Leaders Become Gender Equality Champions
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The Engendering Industries Men's Engagement program shifts the hearts and minds of male leaders in West Africa.
First Responder: Sara Villa
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Sara Villa navigates a national gender equality emergency in El Salvador.
Promigas Looks at the World Through a Gender Lens
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Promigas, a Colombian energy company, participated in USAID’s Engendering Industries Workforce Gender Equality Accelerated Program. Now, the company is rolling out a strategic plan for gender equality that will impact all facets of their business as well as their philanthropic work.
Using Data to Advance Gender Equality in Male-Dominated Industries
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Engendering Industries collaborated with partners in El Salvador and Senegal to collect, analyze, and use labor market data to advance gender equality.
First Transmitter: Dorentina Shala is the first woman to work in a power station at KOSTT
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Dorentina was scrolling through Facebook when she landed on a job ad for KOSTT alongside four life changing words: Women encouraged to apply.
Ask The Expert: Hayley Samu
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Hayley Samu, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Principal, shares Engendering Industries best practices in using survivor-centered approaches to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment and other forms of GBV.
Developing a Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy
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This case study shares lessons from Engendering Industries’ partner, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, in Nigeria.
Breaking Barriers: Yanela Zapata Garcia
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EDESUR's Yanela Zapata Garcia discussed the role of mothers, fathers, and husbands in supporting women to pursue their professional dreams.
Breaking Barriers: Maria Teresa Menendez
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Maria Teresa Menendez (DELSUR) spoke about the importance of mentorship, engaging men in the workplace, and the actions that can advance women in male-dominated industries.
Breaking Barriers: Ethel Atupele Bvalani
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Ethel Atupele Bvalani (EGENCO) spoke to the Engendering Industries Partner Network about the importance of empowering and inspiring girls to pursue careers in male-dominated sectors.
Breaking Barriers: Daniel Iyoha-Ojie And Pramod Kumar Mishra
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Engendering Industries partners discussed the importance of male engagement in advancing workforce gender equality.
Breaking Barriers: Wola Joseph
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Wola Joseph, Chief Legal Officer at Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP), spoke about implementing survivor-centered approaches to workplace harassment.
Breaking Barriers: Hariet Banie
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Harriet Banie, an electrical engineer at GRIDCo, spoke about what it takes to advance women in Ghana’s male-dominated power industry.
Advancing gender equality in Kosovo's energy sector
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Kosovo faces one of the lowest female labor force participation rates in the world, with female employment and leadership in male-dominated industries, such as power and water, almost non-existent. However, a partnership between USAID and Kosovo’s power utility is making strides to change this.
Where are the Women?
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USAID’s Engendering Industries supports partners to develop innovative communications, marketing campaigns, and events that normalize and increase the participation of women in male-dominated industries
Paternity Leave ‘Beneficial for Business’ at Indian Utility
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BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) improves parental leave for all employees. Improving work/life balance boosts performance at the utility.
EDM Increases Women’s Participation in the Power Sector
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USAID’s Engendering Industries program supports partner Electricidade de Moçambique, a Mozambican power utility, to increase women’s participation in the workforce.
Return on Investment at Tata Power-DDL
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With support from USAID’s Engendering Industries program, Tata Power-DDL implements women’s leadership and development initiatives that improve company culture and performance.
Moving Gender-Based Violence out of the Shadows
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In recognition of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, representatives of the Dominican power utility EDESUR discuss efforts to combat GBV in the workplace.
In North Macedonia, the Future is Female
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Nearly forty percent of EVN’s employees are male technicians, many nearing retirement. With a limited national talent pool, EVN began building the next generation of STEM professionals, starting with girls.
Female Perspectives Raise Revenue for Indian Power Utility
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Partner utility BSES Rajdhani Power Limited in India deploys female field staff to improve community relations, reduce electricity theft and illegal connections, and increase revenue.
Partnering with Indian Utilities to Deliver Gender Equality
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USAID has partnered with BSES Rajdhani and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited to strengthen women’s participation in India’s energy sector.
Changemakers in Action: EVN Macedonia Leads by Example
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Alumni of USAID’s Engendering Industries program created the Women in INdustry (WIN) Conference to amplify lessons learned. Now in its third year, the conference is reshaping attitudes about gender equality far beyond their company.
Reaching New Heights
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Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) hires its first female line workers, increasing women’s role in Nigeria’s traditionally male-dominated energy sector.
EKEDC Nigeria: Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
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On July 15, 2016, EkoElectricty Distribution Company (EKEDC) in Nigeria hosted 35 girls for its first Bring Your Daughter to Work Day, under USAID’s Engendering Industries program. The event encouraged the girls to continue learning, consider futures without gender limitations and see the many job options in the energy sector.
EVN Macedonia: Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
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This visit to their parents’ workplace, supported by USAID’s Engendering Industries program, inspires girls to dream of new job possibilities.
The Intersection of Gender Equality and Climate Action
As global leaders convened in Dubai to discuss collaborative action on climate change, Engendering Industries illustrated the important role women play in developing solutions to the climate crisis.
White House Initiative Recognizes Engendering Industries
Engendering Industries was recognized by the White House as a Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) flagship program, which aims to bolster women’s economic empowerment globally.
Engendering Industries' Participant Yanela Zapata Garcia Featured in Gender Policy Announcement
Administrator Power launched the 2023 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy, which provides the vision for USAID’s work to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment around the world.
Jordan’s First Female Power Executive
MEDIUM - USAID’s Engendering Industries program supports partner Reem Hamdan to become the first woman power executive in Jordan’s history.
White House Report Spotlights Engendering Industries
A White House progress report on advancing the National Strategy on Gender and Equality highlights Engendering Industries’ work in expanding women’s participation in male-dominated sectors.
Administrator Power at the Launch of First U.S. Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security
USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced the roll out of the Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Fund, and cited the achievements of the #EngenderingIndustries program.
5 Ways USAID Empowers Women as Leaders Against the Climate Crisis
With a seat at the table, women contribute to decision making on natural resources and climate solutions.
The Business Case for Gender Equality
Research shows that gender diverse companies outperform industry standards by 25 percent. Engendering Industries helps partners identify a business case for gender equality, ensuring leaders know how gender equality improves business outcomes.
“It’s not about muscles”
Grace Karuiru, from Engendering Industries program partner Kenya Power, on how she has defied odds to excel in engineering.
From Lineman to Lineworker: How Women Are Breaking Boundaries in the Energy Sector
Gender equality improves the lives of girls and women — and the global economy as a whole
Gender Equity and Women’s Employment in Electric Utilities
A research program funded by the UK's DFID profiles three of USAID’s Engendering Industries partners and their success in improving gender equality in the workplace: EDCO (Jordan); EVN (North Macedonia); and EKEDC (Nigeria).
Girl Power! Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Energy
Excluding women from energy careers hurts developing countries’ power sectors and limits opportunities for growth. Here are three things USAID is doing to help.
Translating Policy into Action
Supporting Women and Girls’ Equitable Participation in the Energy Sector in sub-Saharan Africa
Agnes Obara
Women in Energy: Agnes is the Chief Planning Officer for Engendering Industries program partner, Kenya Power.
Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski
Women in Energy: Aneta is the Head of Human Resources for Engendering Industries program partner, EVN Macedonia.
Lighting the Career Path for Girls in the Energy Sector
‘Bring Your Daughter To Work Day’ events, supported by USAID’s Engendering Industries program, expose girls to the many job options in the power sector.
Reem Hamdan
Reem is the Director General Deputy for Engendering Industries program partner, Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) in Jordan
Engendering Industries August 2023 Newsletter
Learn more about the new Engaging Men in Gender Equality training manual, stories of women on the frontline, Engendering Industries highlights, and view our new videos.
Engendering Industries March 2023 Newsletter
Read stories on Jordan's first female power executive, KOSTT's first woman at a power station, new gender equality guides, and Engendering Industries highlighted at policy launch event.
Engendering Industries March 2021 Newsletter
Read our updated Best Practices Framework; Learn about new partnership with Johns Hopkins University; New case studies released; View our impact!
Engendering Industries September 2020 Newsletter
Women raise revenue at BRPL; CEO of KOSTT discusses gender equality; KenGen powers through the pandemic; EDM commits to gender equality.
Engendering Industries May 2020 Newsletter
Honoring women in science and technology; Tata Power-DDL raises the bar for gender equality; EDESUR motivates girls to choose STEM careers.
Engendering Industries December 2019 Newsletter
EVN makes the business case for gender equality; Hear from Kenya Power employee, Grace Karuiru; Read our snapshots from the field.
Gender Equity Executive Leadership Program Graduates
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Thirty-four participants of USAID’s Engendering Industries program graduated from the Gender Equity Executive Leadership Program, a course developed by USAID and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Engendering Industries Welcomes New Partners
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USAID’s Engendering Industries program welcomes 13 new partners from 10 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Engendering Industries Welcomes New Partners
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Nine new partner organizations from eight countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean represent a significant expansion of USAID’s Engendering Industries program.
Engendering Industries Welcomes New Partners
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USAID’s Engendering Industries program welcomes 12 new partners from 11 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.