Access to clean, reliable electricity is the foundation of development — it powers schools, hospitals, homes, and businesses. Yet 600 million people on the African continent still live without it and the burden falls disproportionately on women and rural communities.
But solutions exist — and they’re being led by local changemakers who are wiring the future.
From Malaria test kits in Uganda to youth-built mini-grids in Nigeria, people are proving that when you power a community, you unlock everything: health, education, gender equality, and economic opportunity.
That’s why Global Citizen is calling on leaders to scale up funding and support for clean, community-based energy systems. Take the quiz, get inspired — and continue taking action with us so no one is left behind.