Bridging the Gender Gap in Renewable Energy
Grassroots Development Empowerment Organization (GDEO) was founded in 2015 to create a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, and renewable energy.
We believe that gender equality and climate action go hand in hand. By giving women the opportunity to lead in clean energy initiatives—from installation to distribution—we unlock the potential for greater climate resilience in underserved rural regions like Nyamira South, Kenya.
Our approach is rooted in community ownership. We don't just distribute hardware; we build local capacities, provide comprehensive maintenance training, and ensure that every household becomes a stakeholder in their own sustainable future.
- Technical Skill-Building & Certification
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development
- Leadership & Climate Advocacy Training
Measurable Change Since 2015
500+
Solar Kits Distributed
1,200
Women Trained
10k
Tons CO2 Offset
850
Children Studying
What Our Community Says
"Before GDEO, my children couldn't study after dark. The toxic smoke from kerosene lamps made us sick. Now, they read safely, and I save money every week."
Mama Kerubo
Nyamira South Resident
"The solar water pump changed everything for us. My kitchen garden produces food even in the dry season. We can finally feed our family and sell the surplus at the local market."
Jane & Women's Group
Ramba Village
Partner With Us Today
Your support directly translates to reliable lighting for a child's education, tools for a woman's new business, and a reduction in dangerous carbon emissions.