Tayiba Hasan lives in Ethiopia and earns her income from a small store. But the money is not enough for her family of six. The irregular and expensive electricity supply makes her everyday life even more difficult. Since Tayiba has been able to obtain solar power through a Caritas project, her life has been easier. The mother of five has been able to expand her business and now charges people's cell phones for a fee, thus increasing her income.
Tayiba Hasan lives in Ethiopia and earns her income from a small store. But the money is not enough for her family of six. The irregular and expensive electricity supply makes her everyday life even more difficult. Since Tayiba has been able to obtain solar power through a Caritas project, her life has been easier. The mother of five has been able to expand her business and now charges people's cell phones for a fee, thus increasing her income.

Energy for rural start-ups - Empowerment through access to and efficient use of energy

Projet in Ethiopia
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Access to energy is essential for sustainable development and poverty reduction. To achieve global electricity access by 2030, the electrification rate must be tripled. Although solar energy is booming, sustainable energy storage is often neglected, leaving potential untapped. In Ethiopia, rural communities are particularly disadvantaged: Only 14% have access to electricity, even though pastoral areas make up 60% of the country. Their needs are hardly taken into account in national policy.

Facts and figures

Topic

Climate

Budget

1'000'000 Swiss franc

Project Area

Ethiopia, Oromia Region

Target Groups

Start-ups, small businesses and co-operatives

Duration

01.07.2021 - 31.12.2024

Project in detail

Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults.
Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults. © Resolution
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Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own.
Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own. © Ayaana Publishing
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The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable.
The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable. © Ayaana Publishing
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Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults.
Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults. © Resolution
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Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own.
Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own. © Ayaana Publishing
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The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable.
The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable. © Ayaana Publishing
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Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults.
Thanks to Power-Blox, schools can now also use digital media in lessons, print materials directly at school and offer evening classes for adults. © Resolution
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Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own.
Michu Jilo also uses the Power-Blox from Caritas Switzerland. She has a restaurant and coffee shop, an integrated kiosk and also trades with electricity: charging cell phones, electricity for 2 neighboring houses and her own. © Ayaana Publishing
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The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable.
The barbershop used to run on a generator. This wasted a lot of energy for a small power consumption. With solar power from the Power-Blox, they can use exactly as much electricity as they need in the barbershop at any given time - and it's cheap and sustainable. © Ayaana Publishing
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Header image: Tayiba Hasan lives in Ethiopia and earns her income from a small store. But the money is not enough for her family of six. The irregular and expensive electricity supply makes her everyday life even more difficult. Since Tayiba has been able to obtain solar power through a Caritas project, her life has been easier. The mother of five has been able to expand her business and now charges people's cell phones for a fee, thus increasing her income. © Ayaana Publishing