Africa

Malawi

Energy Transition

Empowering vulnerable groups through promotion of clean energy technologies for cooking and livelihoods in Prisons and Communities Hosting Internally Displaced Persons, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Malawi.

Total funding allocated

US $ 350000

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 100000

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Empowering vulnerable groups through promotion of clean energy technologies for cooking and livelihoods in Prisons and Communities Hosting Internally Displaced Persons, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Malawi' aims to enhance access to clean energy technologies for cooking and lighting, thereby improving livelihoods and reducing environmental degradation for vulnerable populations in Malawi, including forcibly displaced persons and inmates.

The programme focuses on empowering vulnerable groups in Malawi by promoting clean energy technologies for cooking and livelihoods, particularly for forcibly displaced persons and inmates. It implements actions that enhance access to affordable and renewable energy solutions, reaching approximately 11,200 individuals, including 10,000 refugees and 700 inmates. The initiative strengthens relevant policies to ensure inclusivity in energy access and promotes entrepreneurship through training in clean energy production. Overall, the programme significantly contributes to enhancing climate resilience and advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing energy needs and improving livelihoods for marginalized populations.

Expected key results

Outcome: Refugees, IDPs/Relocated Households and inmates have access to affordable and clean energy technologies and sustainable livelihoods.

Output 1: Refugees, IDPs/Relocated households and inmates have access to gender-transformative, clean, affordable, and renewable energy technologies/approaches.

Output 2: Refugee, IDP/Relocated households and Inmates have improved knowledge and skills on production and utilisation of clean cooking stoves and pellets

Output 3: The National Migration Policy is finalised and disseminated among stakeholders, interest groups and the public.

Output 4: Best practices and lessons learnt are documented and disseminated to communicate impact and inform future programming