DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative / Girls & Women in Energy Project
Our past results (numbers, milestones, testimonials)
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Lagos Nigeria
The Girls/Women in Energy project—through careers, conferences, camps, community development, and competitions—empowers adolescent girls and young women in the Global South with technical skills, mentorship, and leadership opportunities in renewable energy to reduce energy poverty and position them as the next generation of clean‑energy leaders.
Current stage: Active program
The Girls in Energy Project is a transformative initiative by DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative that inspires, educates, and empowers girls and young women to pursue careers in the energy sector through conferences, competitions, career mentorship, camps, and community development programs. It bridges the gender gap in STEM and energy by equipping participants with technical knowledge, leadership skills, and real‑world exposure to renewable energy and sustainability.
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who we
help ?
- Youth
- Women/Girls
- Indigenous communities
- Education/Schools
- Health
- Environment/Climate
- Jobs/Economic mobility
SDGs
our project align with
SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy
City: Houston
Animal: Attwater’s Prairie Chicken
Top 1–3 SDGs
- 1SDG 5 Gender Equality
- 2SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy
- 3SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
What support are we seeking right now?
- 1Funding (donations)
- 2Sponsorship
- 3Grants
- 4In-kind support (equipment/materials)
- 5Strategic partners
Funding target needed
Breakdown of funding needs
Career Mentorship Program – 15 sessions in 4 countries
Includes: facilitator fees, travel, logistics, materials, mentor stipends, and followup support for girls aged 16–25.
Conferences – 5 editions (Global South focus)
Covers: venue, speakers, travel for international experts, interpretation, branding, and digital streaming for 13–25yearold participants.
Camps – 4 sessions (regional hubs)
Includes: accommodation, meals, trainers, equipment, field trips, and training on renewable energy technologies and leadership.
Community Development – 10 MW renewable minigrid (1 sites)
Covers: solar/minigrid design, equipment, installation, gridconnection, operation & maintenance, and local capacity building led by girls and women.
Competition – Girls/Women in Energy Innovation Challenge (2026–2027)
Includes: prizes, scholarships, internships, seed funding for winning projects, judging panel, and technical support for implementation.
Program Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Communication
Covers: coordination across countries, impact assessment, reporting, branding, and outreach
outcomes we CAN measure in the next 90 days?
In the next 90 days, the Girls in Energy project can track meaningful, practical outcomes that show early momentum and impact on girls, communities, and partners in the Global South.
1. Participation & Engagement
Number of girls and young women registered in each pillar (career, conference, camp, competition, communities).
Number of girls actively engaged in at least one formal activity (e.g., workshop, session, camp, or competition task)
Growth in online and social media engagement (followers, content reach, comments) focused on energy and STEM for girls.
2. Knowledge & Confidence Gains
Average increase in girls’ energy and STEM knowledge (measured by baseline vs. 90day quizzes/surveys).
Shift in girls’ self confidence and aspirations in energy careers (using short before/after scales: e.g., “I can see myself as an energy leader”).
Number of girls who express clear interest or intent to pursue an energy or STEM-related path (education, job, or business for road ahead)
3. Program Delivery & Outputs
Number of career sessions, camps, and conferences successfully delivered in the 90 days.
Number of girls trained in renewable energy, leadership, or digital tools during camps and workshops.
Number of mentor mentee pairs initiated in the Girls in Energy Career Mentorship Program.
4. Competition & Innovation
Number of girls and teams entering the Girls in Energy Competition in the first 90 days.
Number of energy related ideas or mini projects submitted (even at early stage: design, prototype, plan).
Number of community based ideas that are being piloted with local partners after 90 days.
5. Local Action & Community Impact
Number of communities engaged in the 10 MW renewable mini grid planning and co design process.
Number of girls and women actively involved in mini grid related activities (surveys, trainings, site visits, committees).
Progress in mini grid preparation (e.g., feasibility studies completed, sites selected, local partners signed)
6. Ecosystem & Partnerships
Number of new partners (NGOs, schools, government, private sector, CoNGO members) formally engaged in Girls in Energy.
Number of girls connected to role models/mentors through events, visits, or virtual sessions.
Number of articles, media features, or UN/CoNGO references highlighting Girls in Energy.
These 90 day outcomes show whether the project is building a strong pipeline of girls, deepening knowledge, activating communities, and expanding the ecosystem, setting the stage for long term impact on energy justice and gender equality
