Energizing Women & Youth in Agri-Food Systems Programme (EWAS) | Mastercard Foundation

Energizing Women & Youth in Agri-Food Systems Programme (EWAS)

A three-year program implemented by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

A young woman working at a farm with chickens wearing a bright blue t-shirt, IITA, Lagos, Nigeria, 2024.

Status

active

Period

April 2024 - March 2027

Countries

Focus Areas

Agriculture Digital

 The initiative aims to enable access to 17,000 jobs, particularly for young women, which will in turn help to alleviate poverty for 136,000 people across Nigeria and Ethiopia. The program seeks to expand access to clean energy, technology, training, and finance in the Agrifood sector. It will focus on productive use of energy (PUE) solutions to support agricultural growth, productivity, and income generation for young people.

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    17,000

    Aims to enable access to 17,000 jobs.

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    136,000

    Aims to alleviate poverty for 136,000 people.

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    PUE

    Productive use of energy solutions to support agricultural growth.