The Sun Shines On Us All

Our solar-led programs foster self-sufficiency, livelihood development, and environmental sustainability everywhere the sun shines.

Proven Impact For The Good Of The World

In line with the UN goals, our solar-engineers are fostering change and improving light in 98 countries around the world. Our regional training centers are scaling this impact throughout Africa and Central America.

Collectively we positively impact 15 of the 17 global sustainable development goals.

By Women, For All

Solar

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


Enrich

Empowering women through transformative lifeskills training.

Livelihoods

Training for micro-enterprise activities to foster financial independence. 


Solar Training

As residents at our regional training centers, women learn how to build and maintain solar electricity. Despite little-to-no formal education or literacy, the women receive hands-on education in assembling, installing, and maintaining solar panels and equipment. Past graduates become instructors. Our graduates not only gain a sustainable income and financial independence, but they return home to install clean, sustainable energy for their communities.

ENRICH

ENRICH is a life skills program designed to empower marginalized individuals, especially women and youth, by building the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to unlock their potential, improve their lives, and lead change in their communities.

Delivered through interactive and engaging training sessions, ENRICH is grounded in seven key impact areas: Leadership Skills, Social Equity, Financial Literacy, Health & Wellness, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship Skills, and Sustainable Living. Each training, is thoughtfully adapted to reflect local cultures, needs, and realities to make it relevant, inclusive, and impactful across diverse global communities.

Livelihood Training

Women in the surrounding communities of our regional training centers are trained in specific skills to launch a business of their own. Our trainees cultivate honey, turmeric or coffee that is a fair-trade, sustainable B.Barefoot products. Empowering women with skill development and opportunities leads to better health, job market competitiveness, and resilience, contributing to economic growth and a more prosperous, resilient society.

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