About Company
Raising Gabdho Foundation Ltd (RGF) is a Ugandan-based social enterprise founded in 2015, dedicated to accelerating access to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy for vulnerable communities. Their mission focuses on empowering communities to improve livelihoods through sustainable development initiatives, particularly in energy access, environmental conservation, and economic empowerment.
🌍 Mission & Vision
RGF aims to develop and implement cross-country energy solutions that enhance household access to clean fuel and lighting. Their vision encompasses creating empowered, resilient, and inclusive communities where everyone can participate in decisions affecting their lives.
🔧 Core Program Areas
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Energy Access & Clean Cooking: Through their Zeed Energy initiative, RGF provides off-grid solar solutions, pay-as-you-go solar home systems, and improved cookstoves. They also produce honeycomb briquettes from biomass and charcoal dust, offering cleaner alternatives to traditional fuels.
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Sustainable Livelihoods: RGF offers vocational training and job creation programs, benefiting over 1,000 individuals. These initiatives focus on economic resilience, social cohesion, and refugee integration.
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Environmental Stewardship: The foundation engages in reforestation, waste management, land restoration, and climate awareness campaigns, promoting environmental conservation through education and community engagement.
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Food Security & Agriculture: RGF supports communities in adopting sustainable agriculture practices, enhancing nutrition, increasing incomes, and strengthening climate resilience.
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Advocacy & Research: They bridge the gap between research, policy, and grassroots action through advocacy, media, and research-driven initiatives, influencing climate policies and engaging communities.
👥 Leadership Team
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Sarah Basemera: Founder and Global Director, with over 10 years of experience in livelihoods and sustainability.
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Pamela Komuhendo: Head of Operations, leading monitoring and evaluation activities.
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Joan Nakiyini: Business/Enterprise Development Officer, focusing on building sustainable community income-generating activities.
🤝 Partnerships & Collaborations
RGF collaborates with various organizations, including the Ugandan government, UN agencies, and international NGOs, to support vulnerable communities in gaining access to clean energy. They are also involved in the Clean Cooking Alliance, focusing on cookstove design, fuel production, and distribution.
📍 Contact Information
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Website: raisinggabdho.org
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Email: info@raisinggabdho.org
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Phone: +256 774 027 767
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Address: Rubaga Road, Kabusu Antonio Gutterres Community Center, Kampala, Uganda
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