Real Impact Stories
Program: Solar/ENRICH

Program: Solar/ENRICH

Program: Solar/ENRICH

About Barefoot College International
In 98 countries in the Global South, our grassroots initiatives provide educational and livelihood opportunities for the least served communities. Our programs help drive economic and social mobility and have benefitted more than 7 million people.

Solar
Women are trained to become solar engineers and to electrify their villages.

ENRICH
Empowering people through transformative life skills training.

Livelihoods
Training for micro-enterprise activities to foster financial independence.
Our Vision
Barefoot College International forges a first-of-its-kind, women-centered, global network dedicated to sustainable development for marginalized rural communities.
Our Mission
We aspire to ensure that every woman and girl has the skills and knowledge she needs to be a catalyst for change to the benefit of herself, her family and her entire community.
Global Awareness, Local Impact
Global Awareness, Local Impact

Powering Up Solar Impact In Africa

Powering Up Solar Impact In Africa
An increase in solar electrification results in a 90% decrease in the use of fossil fuels, 70% decrease in illness; a 30% increase in educational attainment, and 50% increase in household income.
In The News
Imagine a world where rural women and communities are empowered to be self-sufficient and resilient.
The lodge is located on the BCI-Madagascar campus, in the heart of the commune of
After her husband became ill, Mariatou’s dreams were on hold. Now, she’s a confident solar
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