About ACCESS Coalition
The ACCESS Coalition consists of a range of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), both national and international. We aim to strengthen the efforts of CSOs working to deliver universal energy access. We advocate at national and regional levels for transparent and inclusive multi-stakeholder participation at all stages of energy processes. We work with donors and investors to build their understanding of the energy needs of poor groups. We support the capacity building of civil society actors and relevant stakeholders, while also sharing best practice across our networks.
Member Spotlight
Learn more about our members who are making an impact by promoting energy access for all.
Green Eco Solutions
Green Eco Solutions (GES) is a trailblazing enterprise that drives environmental sustainability through innovative solutions. The organization provides eco-friendly fuel alternatives that promote a healthier planet and foster social and economic development. The founder, Grace Gitiha, was inspired by the remarkable story of the late Prof. Wangari Maathai's tale of
South Pole
South Pole develops and implements comprehensive emission reduction projects and strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organizations around the world. Since its founding in 2006, South Pole has developed and helped provide climate finance to over 850 projects in more than 50 countries.
SMILING THROUGH LIGHT
Smiling Through Light organization works with a network of local women to provide clean, reliable and sustainable energy in Sierra Leone through the distribution and sales of solar products, focusing on last mile communities. Mariam Kamara founded the organization in 2016 with the goal to inspire local women to become
ENVenture
ENVenture is a program of New Energy Nexus, a subsidiary of New Energy Nexus Calcef with 501 in the US (www.newenergynexus.com). They equip grass-root organizations like – Community-Based Organizations and Village Savings and Loans Associations with business skills to become rural distributors of clean energy technologies. This is achieved by
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Kenya’s Clean Cooking Transition Strategy Validated
Last week, the Kenya Clean Cooking Transition Strategy was validated by stakeholders drawn from the government, development organizations, civil society organizations, and academia. Dr. Faith Wandera-Odongo, Deputy Director of Renewable Energy at Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, was a keynote speaker during the event. She underscored that cooking is a
ACCESS Coalition at COP28
ACCESS members held a catch-up meeting on December 6th, a day designated as ‘Energy Day’ during COP28. At least 30 members of ACCESS were in attendance at the Annual Summit and shared their priorities on different thematic areas including; just transition, climate finance, clean cooking, agriculture, gender inclusion
COP28 Highlights
ACCESS welcomed the COP28’s landmark outcomes including the decision to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner” as a way to achieve net zero by 2050, and the progressive commitment by 130 countries that endorsed the Global Renewables and Energy
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Our Workstreams
ACCESS Coalition is guided by 3 main workstreams to carry out its mission:
Membership into ACCESS
Most ACCESS members are practitioners and civil society groups based in sub-Saharan Africa, in countries with high levels of energy poverty. ACCESS also has members in developing Asia. It also has leading international development organizations and faith-based groups working on energy access as members.
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What Our Members Say
To improve livelihoods, we need sustainable affordable energy. Over 595m people in Africa today lack electricity.
World Bank must ensure new Africa energy strategy is inclusive and pro-poor. The Bank’s new Africa energy strategy offers it an important chance to mainstream achieving SDG 7 into its energy lending on the continent, through consultation with African civil society.
