Energia is an international brand and network that strives for equal and equitable access to sustainable energy services for both women and men as an essential right to development. With a focus on Africa and Asia, Energia works towards achieving this goal through various means. Firstly, Energia contributes to energy access for all by scaling up the delivery of energy services through women-led micro and small businesses.

They also advocate for and provide technical support to mainstream gender approaches in energy policies and programs. Additionally, Energia provides the evidence base for improving energy investment effectiveness through research and raises awareness and enhances knowledge of gender and energy issues through networking and knowledge products. Founded in 1996, Energia emerged from a need to address the lack of gender consideration in energy policies and projects.

By mainstreaming gender in energy policies and institutions and empowering women, Energia has increased the visibility and credibility of gender issues at various levels. Energia acknowledges the strong connection between gender equality and universal energy access and seeks to address them together for multiple development gains. They have developed programs and conducted research that highlight the benefits of a gender approach in the energy sector.

Within the Energia network, partners unite to empower women as change agents in the energy sector. They believe that inclusiveness, equality, diversity, and flexibility contribute to a stable network. Energia values mutual learning, creativity, and innovative capacity.

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