Empowering Women in Electric Mobility
Our Hub in Accra
In Ghana, We Drive Change has successfully launched a local hub that empowers women through hands-on training in electric mobility and sustainable transport. Highlights include workshops with female entrepreneurs, partnerships with local universities, and the introduction of solar-powered e-mobility solutions. These activities are fostering inclusive innovation and building a strong network of women leaders driving climate-friendly change in urban transport.
Publications
Find insights on gender equity in e-mobility.
Women, Energy Access and Clean Technology in Ghana
Insights from the SESA Project
Trainings
Living Lab Activities
The BOOST Project’s Living Lab activities in Ghana focus on fostering job creation and skill development within the e-mobility sector. Collaborating with local academic institutions like the Brew-Hammond Energy Center at KNUST, the project offers tailored technical training to students, preparing them for roles in companies such as Nastech Power Solutions, SolarTaxi, and Zerosol Limited. These partnerships ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry needs, facilitating a seamless transition from education to employment. Additionally, BOOST organizes workshops to help companies identify viable business models suitable for the African market, promoting sustainable development and climate action. By connecting startups with industry experts and fostering peer-to-peer learning, the project cultivates an ecosystem conducive to innovation and growth in Ghana’s e-mobility landscape.
The SESA Project’s Living Lab in Ghana, situated in the Ashanti Region, focuses on enhancing energy access and promoting sustainable development through innovative solutions. Key activities include the implementation of solar-powered mini-grids to provide reliable electricity to underserved communities, supporting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The Living Lab also emphasizes capacity building by offering training programs in renewable energy technologies, fostering local expertise and creating employment opportunities. Collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners ensure that these initiatives are both practical and scalable, contributing to Ghana’s broader goals of energy sustainability and economic growth.
The TRANS-SAFE Project in Kumasi, Ghana, aims to enhance road safety through a series of targeted demonstration actions. Key initiatives include implementing low-cost interventions such as speed bumps, tabletop crossings, and rumble strips in areas identified as high-risk through road user mapping and police data. Additionally, the project plans to develop a digital user safety map for major corridors like Sunyani Road and Accra to Kumasi Road, providing real-time traffic information to road users and supporting evidence-based interventions. Collaborations with local stakeholders, including the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), are central to these efforts, ensuring community engagement and capacity building. Through these measures, the project seeks to reduce traffic fatalities and improve overall road safety in Kumasi.
Opportunity Pathways
At WE DRIVE CHANGE we collaborates with local companies, government agencies, universities, and NGOs to provide training, internships, and fast-track employment pathways. We advocate for policy changes to improve women's employment conditions and create clear career pathways to ensure more women enter and thrive in the mobility sector. Additionally, we address challenges like part-time work, gender bias, and caregiving responsibilities.
Partnership with Universtities
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Partnership with Universtities
Akenten Appiah-Menka University (AAMUSTED)
Collaborations
Discover how WE DRIVE CHANGE is making an impact around the world. In our Hubs we are collaborating with local start-ups to showcase best practices in electric mobility.
Our hubs offer training for women, explore job opportunities, advocate for policy change, and engage with universities, stakeholders, and local NGOs.
Nastech Power Solutions
Nastech Power Solutions, based in Ghana, specializes in developing and manufacturing solar generators, power inverters, and lithium battery packs by recycling electronic waste, aiming to provide affordable renewable energy solutions and supporting sustainable e-mobility initiatives.
Zerosol Limited
Zerosol Limited is a Ghanaian company specializing in zero-emission solutions, particularly in the electric mobility sector. They offer internship opportunities in areas such as fabrication, electric vehicle innovation, and operations, contributing to the development of sustainable transportation in Ghana.
Projects
Discover our projects in Kigali, each dedicated to advancing e-mobility and empowering women. From providing job opportunities to trainings and demonstration projects, these initiatives aim to drive sustainable development and gender equity in the electric mobility sector.
BOOST Project
Focus: Boosting E-Mobility Jobs in Africa.
Activities: The BOOST Project engages with local academic institutions, training bodies, and companies to co-develop and implement job creation initiatives in the e-mobility sector.
Goal: Unleash the job creation potential of the e-mobility sector in Africa through strategic partnerships, training, and sustainable business development.
SESA Project
Focus: Developing and testing sustainable energy solutions and business models to accelerate the green transition and improve energy access in Africa.
Activities: Implementing and validating energy innovations through co-developed demonstration actions in living labs across multiple African countries.
Goal: Supporting a variety of affordable solutions that provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy services for all, fostering new business opportunities and contributing to low-carbon development.
Trans-Safe Project
Focus: TRANS-SAFE focuses on enhancing road safety in African cities through the implementation of Safe System-based approaches.
Activities: The project carries out demonstration actions, develops a road safety toolbox, supports policy design, and builds local capacity through training and stakeholder engagement.
Goal: The goal is to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries by promoting evidence-based, inclusive, and scalable safety solutions across Africa.
Advocate and Influence
Explore our comprehensive factsheets and policy briefs, designed to inform and engage stakeholders on the important role of women in the e-mobility sector. Discover statistics demonstrating how e-mobility can elevate wages, insights on empowering women through inclusive design, and recommendations for regulatory adaptations to enhance women's participation in this transformative field.
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