Powering a Just Energy Transition
At Raising Gabdho Foundation (RGF), we believe that energy access is fundamental to economic resilience, climate action, and poverty alleviation. Yet, across Sub-Saharan Africa, 600 million people lack access to reliable energy, with Uganda alone seeing 80% of households still dependent on inefficient biomass fuels. Without urgent intervention, energy poverty will continue to drive deforestation, poor health outcomes, and limited economic opportunities.
The Opportunity: Sustainable, Scalable Energy Access
RGF has spent the past eight years delivering clean energy solutions to over 11,000 beneficiaries, establishing itself as a trusted leader in energy access and climate resilience. Through Zeed Energy, we are scaling the deployment of:
- Off-grid mini-grids – Electrifying rural communities through sustainable solar solutions.
- Pay-as-you-go solar home systems (SHSs) – Affordable energy access for underserved households.
- Productive Use of Energy (PUE) for SMEs & Agriculture – Unlocking income-generating opportunities through reliable electricity.
- Biomass Energy Solutions – Providing improved cookstoves and carbonized briquettes as cleaner alternatives to traditional firewood and charcoal.
- Carbon finance models – Generating funding to make energy solutions affordable.
Proven Success & Why Now?
Households using Zeed Energy solutions have seen a 40% reduction in energy costs, improved business productivity by 60%, and reported a 30% increase in disposable income.
With Uganda’s energy demand expected to grow by 8% annually, there is an urgent need for decentralized renewable and clean cooking energy solutions to bridge the gap.
Seeking Partners to Scale Impact
To accelerate this transition, RGF is looking for strategic partners to scale its efforts in:
- Expanding Renewable Energy Access – Deploying solar mini-grids & energy-efficient technologies.
- Driving Economic Growth – Supporting SMEs, farmers, and women-led enterprises through productive energy use.
- Biomass Energy for Clean Cooking – Scaling improved cookstoves, briquettes, and bio-digesters to reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal.
- Leveraging Carbon Finance – Expanding carbon credit mechanisms to make clean energy affordable.
- Research & Ecosystem Development – Strengthening financing models, community training, and policy advocacy.
Sustainability Beyond Donor Support
This model is designed for long-term impact. Beyond grant funding, we ensure financial sustainability through: Carbon credit revenues, Pay-as-you-go models and Microfinance and SME partnerships
Join Us in Powering a Sustainable Future
By partnering with RGF, you are powering communities, creating green jobs, and driving climate resilience. Together, we can scale equitable energy solutions for millions.
Let’s work together. Invest in energy equity. Be part of the transition.
