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Global South
Bright Ideas: Inside Africa’s Solar Revolution💡
A few weeks ago, The World Bank, African Development Bank and dozens of leaders from across Africa gathered to discuss bringing electricity to 300 million people across the continent. The plan, a whopping $35 billion investment called Mission 300, is geared toward building local solar sites (like minigrids) in rural, developing areas. It’s the biggest burst of electricity spending in Africa’s history, and a huge commitment to clean energy. Keep reading to hear how solar can jumpstart developing societies, and change hundreds of millions of lives! And if you learn something or enjoy the newsletter, please share with a friend.
Building a more sustainable future one Kubik at a time 🏗️
Welcome back to Pique Behind The Curtain! This week, we’re highlighting an episode from Reinventing Tomorrow to check out Kubik – a company turning recycled plastic waste into homes and community centers. Based in Ethiopia, Kubik is making building practices more sustainable, fighting for affordable housing, creating dignified jobs, AND cutting back on plastic waste... all at once. Keep reading to hear more! 🚧
Empowering Girls and Building a Greener Future📚
Welcome back to PBTC! This week, we're thrilled to share a story of hope and empowerment from Season 2 of our video series, Reinventing Tomorrow: CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education)! CAMFED gives young women in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to get into classrooms and further inspire their communities. Keep reading to hear how CAMFED is empowering our future leaders. 👩🏿🏫