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Light. Hope. Opportunity. A global grassroots movement of women entrepreneurs bringing renewable energy to rural communities in Africa. Join us! solarsister.org
Reading our very first Alumni Report, & this was the opening quote:
‘I bought my family a solar lamp, a TV, a cow, and a chicken… now my husband doesn’t do anything without asking me first.’

Solar lamp on. TV on. Voice in the household? On.

👉🏽 solarsister.org/alumni-impac...

#genderequity
September 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
⚡From New York to Africa’s last mile
At #CGI2025, we launched a new Powered By Program with @koolboksng! By 2028, 1,000 women entrepreneurs will utilize solar refrigeration and PUE technology. 💪🏾❄️
L→R: Sinead Maharry, Hannatu Onogo, Olasimbo Sojinrin (Solar Sister CEO), Natalie Casey (Koolboks CBO).
September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NYC vibes ✨ Solar Sister CEO Olasimbo Sojinrin is in the house at the Clinton Global Initiative! 🌍 🙌
Big stage, bold ideas, and women entrepreneurs leading the way. 💡💪 #CGI2025 #genderequity #energyaccess #climateaction
September 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Big week in NYC: #ClimateWeekNYC, #UnstoppableAfrica & #CGI2025.
⚡STAY TUNED!
Solar Sister is proud to launch a new Commitment to Action at CGI, advancing Economic Inclusion, equipping African women entrepreneurs.
More 👉 clintonglobal.org/2025
@clintonglobal.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
💡💪 “Whether married or not, please get yourself some source of income. Every man looks forward to having a hard-working woman.” – Catherine Ongonga, Solar Sister Entrepreneur from Kisumu County, Kenya.
solarsister.org/catherine-on...
#genderequity #climateaction
Catherine Ongonga: Her Own Boss, Her Own Future - Solar Sister
With her ready smile, Catherine Ongonga comes from Kisumu County, Kenya. In 2023, she joined Solar Sister after stepping away from sales jobs, where micromanagement and limited income had left her unf...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Look out for Solar Sister at CGI next week! We'll have a team there to discuss how we can bring clean energy and #economicinclusion to communities. #energyaccess #CGI2025
NEW: Today, we announced the top global and industry leaders who will be at #CGI2025.

Learn more and get involved: clintonglobal.org/2025
September 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Action on Economic Inclusion is on the agenda at this year’s @ClintonGlobal, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Looking forward to announcing a new Commitment to Action at #CGI2025. 
September 24th-25th, New York - We'll be there!
www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-glob...
#economicinclusion
September 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Because of Julieth Mollel's work with Solar Sister, Julieth can help pay the school fees for her granddaughter Ritha.
Ritha says she would like to be a scientist.
Celebrate International Youth Day to build stronger, more sustainable communities.
#youthday #genderequity #climateaction
August 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In Bauchi State, Nigeria, our Business Development Associate, Mary Bulus, brings budgeting and marketing lessons to life.
When business, learning, and community come together, they are the heart of the Solar Sister model.#genderequity #energyaccess #sisterhood #climateaction
August 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
When women are a part of the clean energy sector, they bring valuable skills and insight that can drive real change. In rural areas, women often take on key roles, such as running businesses, reaching last-mile communities, and helping their neighbors access reliable energy.
#genderequity
July 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“Before Solar Sister, I was always exhausted from gathering firewood,” says Julieth Mollel. Now she sells clean cookstoves, cooks with ease, and is building a future for her grandchildren.
Meet Julieth: solarsister.org/julieth-moll...
#EnergyAccess #ClimateAction #GenderEquity
July 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We look forward to joining the Bluesky platform! Solar Sister trains & supports entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa to start and grow clean energy businesses. Supporting women entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses transforms the lives of women and their families. #genderequity
July 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM