GIRLS IN ENERGY PROJECT
The Girls in Energy Project is a transformative initiative by the DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative aimed at inspiring, educating, and empowering young girls to pursue careers in the energy sector.
Through a dynamic combination of conferences, competitions, career mentorship, and camps, this project seeks to bridge the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, particularly in energy-related industries. By providing young girls with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in these fields, the project aims to create a pipeline of female leaders who will drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
Project Objective
Inspire: Ignite interest in energy-related careers among young girls through exposure to role models and real-world applications
Educate: Equip participants with technical knowledge and skills in energy systems, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Empower: Build confidence and leadership skills to help girls overcome barriers and excel in male-dominated fields.
Connect: Provide networking opportunities with industry professionals, mentors, and peers.
Advocate: Promote gender equality and inclusion in the energy sector through awareness and policy engagement
Conference
Designed specifically for girls in primary and secondary schools, as well as academies, the Girls in Energy Conference serves as a powerful platform to inspire, educate, and ignite passion for careers in the energy sector for young learners aged 13 to 25. This dynamic event features compelling keynote presentations from influential female energy leaders, thought-provoking panel discussions covering renewable energy, sustainability, and innovation, and interactive workshops that offer practical exposure to the latest energy technologies and career pathways.
Beyond education, the conference facilitates invaluable networking opportunities, connecting participants with industry experts, mentors, and role models who provide guidance and encouragement. This environment cultivates curiosity, spurs innovative thinking, and gives clear, actionable insights to help girls envision and confidently pursue sustainable energy careers.
By fostering a vibrant energy culture and deep understanding of industry processes early on, the event lays a strong foundation for a future-ready, diverse, and skilled energy workforce.
Outcome: The conference significantly elevates awareness, enthusiasm, and engagement in energy careers, creating a nurturing environment that supports career development and long-term retention of girls in the energy industry.
2. Competition
The Girls in Energy Competition is an inclusive platform inviting girls and women from ages 5 to 55 to harness their creativity and applied knowledge in developing innovative solutions for real-world energy challenges. This competition transcends age groups and experience levels—from young innovators showcasing their first ideas to experienced women advancing cutting-edge projects—encouraging participants to break barriers and push the boundaries of energy innovation.
Entrants work solo or in teams addressing critical issues like expanding energy access, accelerating renewable energy adoption, improving energy efficiency, and inventing sustainable technologies. Submissions are rigorously evaluated by expert panels on creativity, feasibility, social impact, and scalability potential.
Winners receive scholarships, internships, and funding to bring their projects to life. Beyond personal accolades, winning teams are empowered to launch local action initiatives that transform ideas into community-level solutions, promoting entrepreneurship and lasting energy impact.
Outcome: The competition nurtures a culture of innovation, collaboration, and leadership, spotlighting diverse talent and empowering participants to drive sustainable energy solutions and social progress across generations.
Career
The Girls in Energy Career Mentorship Program supports girls and young women aged 16–25 on their journey into the energy sector by pairing them with seasoned female mentors who provide personalized guidance, motivation, and industry insights. Participants engage in mentorship sessions, focused workshops on career skills such as resume building and networking, and immersive site visits to leading energy companies and research institutions, all designed to build professional competence and confidence.
A distinctive feature is the Energy Process Network, a collaborative ecosystem that nurtures sustained mentor-mentee relationships and helps guide participants toward industry leadership and career retention. The program deliberately fosters passion, determination, and resilience by drawing inspiration from trailblazing female leaders renowned for their excellence and grit.
Outcome: Graduates emerge with enhanced career readiness, expanded professional networks, and the empowerment to ascend to influential leadership roles within the energy sector.
Camp
The Girls in Energy Camp offers experiential learning through hands-on training in renewable energy technologies, complemented by leadership development workshops and educational field trips. Geared toward girls aged 12–25 with a passion for STEM and energy, the camp encourages participants to envision themselves as innovators and entrepreneurs in the sector.
Importantly, the program integrates emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence and digital platforms—to foster inclusion and inspire solutions tailored to real community needs. This blended approach ensures participants not only gain technical expertise but also the creativity and collaborative skills necessary to make meaningful impacts.
Outcome: Participants leave the camp equipped with practical skills, boosted confidence, and teamwork experience essential for thriving in the rapidly evolving energy industry.
COMMUNITIES – Local Action, Global Progress
This pivotal component empowers women and girls to take active leadership in driving local energy solutions that enhance access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity at the grassroots level. Central to this effort is the development and management of a 10MW distributed renewable energy mini-grid hub, designed and operated by the girls and women involved.
By fostering deep local ownership and hands-on involvement in every phase—from design to implementation and operation—the initiative ensures long-term sustainability and community empowerment. This grassroots-driven model not only delivers cleaner and more resilient energy but also catalyzes economic opportunities and meaningful social transformation.
Outcome: The Communities pillar strengthens energy access and resilience, creates sustainable economic growth, and generates powerful social impact—championing inclusive environmental progress on a global scale.
Spark of Tomorrow: Igniting Futures in Energy
Imagine a world pulsating with innovation, a future powered by clean, limitless energy, where every home glows with possibility, every industry hums with efficiency, and every life is transformed by accessible power. This isn’t a distant dream; it’s a world being built right now, brick by sustainable brick, by minds fueled by passion and purpose. And at its heart, we believe, are you—the next generation of leaders, innovators, and visionaries.
We are thrilled to embark on a momentous journey with twenty extraordinary young women, a pioneering cohort ready to step into the vibrant and critical world of energy. This isn’t just a project; it’s a profound invitation to engage with the very forces that power our world, to connect with leaders, mentors, and seasoned professionals, and to discover how your unique brilliance can illuminate the future of energy.
Why Energy? Why Now? Why YOU?
For too long, the energy sector, the very backbone of modern civilization, has been a landscape where the voices and talents of girls and women have been underrepresented. Yet, the challenges and opportunities ahead—from climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration to grid modernization and energy access for all—demand diverse perspectives, innovative thinking, and unwavering leadership. This is where you come in.
The Future is Energy: Every aspect of our lives, from the devices in our hands to the cities we inhabit, relies on energy. Building a career in this field means you are at the forefront of global change, shaping economies, environments, and human well-being. You will be instrumental in designing a sustainable future, creating solutions for billions, and innovating pathways to a greener planet.
Impact and Purpose: Are you driven by a desire to solve big problems? Do you want your work to genuinely matter? The energy sector offers unparalleled opportunities for impact. Whether you’re engineering a new solar panel, designing smart grids, developing sustainable fuels, or shaping energy policy, your contribution will have far-reaching effects.
Unleashing Innovation: The energy landscape is dynamic and ever-evolving, constantly pushing the boundaries of science and technology. It’s a playground for curious minds, offering endless possibilities for research, development, and groundbreaking discoveries. Your creativity, analytical skills, and fresh perspectives are exactly what this sector needs to flourish.
Building a Legacy: By choosing a path in energy, especially in areas where women are underrepresented, you become a trailblazer. You won’t just build a career; you’ll build a legacy, inspiring countless others behind you and dismantling barriers for future generations.
What to Do: Igniting Your Inner Dynamo
The path to becoming a leader in energy starts with intention and action. For our twenty selected girls, this journey will be about more than just gaining knowledge; it will be about cultivating a powerful mindset:
Embrace Curiosity: Ask “why” and “how.” Explore, read, and engage with the world around you. Every power outage, every flickering light, every sunny day is an opportunity to learn about energy.
Champion STEM: Dive deep into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These are your foundational languages for understanding and innovating in energy. Seek out advanced classes, workshops, and extracurriculars.
Seek Mentorship: Your time with established leaders, mentors, and professionals will be invaluable. Listen, ask questions, absorb their wisdom, and build relationships that will guide your journey.
Cultivate Resilience: The path to innovation is rarely straight. There will be challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt. Embrace them as opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow stronger.
Develop a Problem-Solving Mindset: Energy challenges are complex. Learn to break down problems, analyze data, think critically, and devise creative solutions.
Nurture Your Voice: Your perspective is unique and vital. Learn to articulate your ideas clearly, lead discussions, and stand firm in your convictions. This is how you will inspire change and command respect.
Build Your Character: Integrity, collaboration, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence are the hallmarks of true leadership. These are the qualities that will not only open doors but also sustain you throughout a impactful career.
This program is designed to be your launchpad, providing the insights, connections, and foundational character building necessary for you to not just enter, but to lead in the energy space.
A Call to Action: Join Our Mission of Ignition
This “Girls in Energy” project, with its inaugural cohort of twenty bright minds, is more than just an initiative; it is a mission of ignition. We are not simply exposing girls to a sector; we are actively cultivating the next generation of leadership, visionaries, and problem-solvers who will drive the global energy transition.
To Energy Sector Leaders, Captains of Industry, and Dedicated Professionals:
We extend an urgent and heartfelt invitation to become an integral part of this transformative journey. Your involvement is not merely philanthropy; it is a strategic investment in the future of your industry and the planet.
Secure Your Future Talent Pipeline: The energy sector faces a critical need for diverse talent and fresh ideas. By engaging with these girls now, you are directly shaping and securing the innovative workforce of tomorrow.
Drive Innovation and Competitiveness: Diverse teams lead to more robust solutions and greater innovation. Your insights and mentorship will help these young women develop the skills and perspectives essential for groundbreaking advancements.
Fulfill Your ESG Mandate: Beyond corporate social responsibility, this is a profound opportunity to embody genuine leadership in gender equity and sustainable development, setting a powerful example for your peers and stakeholders.
Leave a Lasting Legacy: What greater impact can you have than to inspire and empower a generation that will literally light up the world? Your wisdom and experience will change lives, shaping the very trajectory of the energy future.
To Institutions Globally – A Movement, A Call to Action:
This “Girls in Energy” cohort is just the beginning. We envision this as a pilot for a global movement—a call to action for every nation, every educational body, and every industry to recognize and invest in the untapped potential of young women in STEM, particularly in critical sectors like energy.
Let us collaboratively create pathways, dismantle barriers, and foster environments where every girl, everywhere, has the opportunity to contribute her brilliance to powering our world. This is not just about gender parity; it is about global energy security, sustainable development, and a more equitable, prosperous future for all.
Join us in this mission of ignition. Let us together light the spark that will illuminate countless futures.
We are actively seeking speakers, mentors, and captains of industry who are passionate about shaping the next generation of energy leaders. If you are ready to be a part of this profound journey, to share your wisdom and ignite a spark, please contact us to learn how you can contribute to the “Girls in Energy” project.
Join us. Not just to change twenty lives—but to shift the sector.
Connect with us. Because the girl who lights her first bulb today may light up a continent tomorrow.
Be the spark. Because when we ignite her power, we power the world.