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Energy is more than just power. It is possibility. It is the difference between a farmer’s produce reaching the market or going to waste. Between a woman breathing toxic smoke indoors or cooking safely. Between an artisan losing her vision or continuing her craft. Yet, for hundreds of millions of people in Africa, energy access remains out of reach.
Crowdfunding: A New Power in Development
For too long, development financing has been centralized, relying on large-scale donors and institutional funding. But crowdfunding flips the script; it allows anyone, anywhere, to be part of the solution. With as little as $5 or $10, an individual can contribute to a tangible project, knowing exactly how their money is making a difference.
This model has worked for businesses, social causes, and even political campaigns. Now, it’s time to use it for something even more fundamental: energy access.
The rise of crowdfunding has changed how people engage with global challenges, proving that collective action - small contributions from many - can drive transformational change. Switch It! – The Power of the Right Energy is harnessing this potential by being UNDP Africa’s first regional crowdfunding campaign to bring clean energy solutions to women across the continent.
Switch It! is proof that clean energy solutions don’t have to be a distant dream, they can happen now. Five women in five African countries have identified real, practical solutions to local challenges, and with enough support, they could transform entire communities.
Clean energy is the single most important investment we can make for Africa’s future. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that expanding clean energy access could create up to 4.5 million jobs in Africa by 2030. Meanwhile, reducing reliance on harmful fuels like charcoal and firewood could save 500,000 lives annually by cutting down air pollution according to the World Health Organization.
Five Women, Five Countries, One Energy Revolution
The Switch It! projects demonstrate that clean energy is more than just power: it is a force that unlocks new opportunities, accelerates development, and drives lasting change.
These are not abstract ideas; they are tangible projects that need solid support. And with crowdfunding, people can fund change directly. They don’t need to wait for bureaucratic processes or massive investments.
The Right Energy for the Right Future
Beyond the money, Switch It! is about shifting mindsets. It’s about showing that solutions exist today: not in distant policy discussions or development plans, but in real, actionable innovations.
This is why the power of the right energy matters. Not just electricity, but the energy of collective action. The energy of people believing in solutions. The energy of crowdfunding driving real change.
Join the Movement
For the first time, a regional crowdfunding campaign is placing clean energy at the heart of Africa’s development story. Switch It! is not about charity; it is about investing in futures. It is about backing women with bold ideas. It is about proving that small actions can lead to massive change.
Now, the question is simple: Will you be the spark that powers change?
💡Donate today. Invest in clean energy. Invest in women. Help switch on a better future.
