Our Programs

ENERGY ACCESS

The Energy Access program seeks to overcome the lack of electricity in remote and underserved regions by providing solar energy solutions. This program emphasizes installing portable solar systems for households and solar mini-grids for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, or small communities. Moreover, this program fosters local economic growth and development and enhances quality of life through reliable and renewable solar energy services.

Objective

Expand access to solar energy services, particularly in off-grid and weak-grid communities, empowering those communities to improve their livelihoods with energy access.

Key Activities

  • Empower local solar companies to deploy solar energy systems and solar-powered devices that deliver optimal solar energy services to local communities.
  • Provide technical training to local businesses and organizations on maintaining solar energy systems, ensuring maximum benefits throughout their lifetime.
  • Partner with local governments and organizations to ensure more sustainable solar energy solutions.

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CLEAN COOKING

The Clean Electric Cooking program addresses the pressing issue of indoor air pollution and deforestation in underserved communities by promoting energy-efficient electrical appliances for cooking. By replacing traditional biomass-based cookstoves, this program aims to improve health outcomes, especially for women and children, reduce environmental degradation, and lower carbon emissions.

Objective

To reduce carbon emissions and indoor air pollution by promoting the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking appliances for households, institutions and commercial establishments.

Key Activities

  • We are working with local enterprises to distribute energy-efficient electric cooking appliances to households, institutions, and commercial establishments in target communities.
  • Provide education on using clean cooking appliances and training to support proper service and maintenance.
  • Track and trace the social economic and environmental impact of clean cooking solutions.

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SAFE WATER

The Safe Water program addresses a significant gap in access to safe drinking water free of microbes that cause water-borne diseases, diarrhea, and even death. Through Community Solar Water Kiosks utilizing UV water purification and Smart Water Dispensers, the program provides income-generating, pre-paid, safe water services that are the most cost-effective and sustainable, particularly for rural, off-grid communities.

Objective

To improve access to clean and safe drinking water by leveraging energy-efficient and affordable solar-powered water purification technologies in underserved communities.

Key Activities

  • Working with local water companies, deploy solar-powered Community Safe Water Kiosks.
  • Train local businesses to operate, service, and maintain the Water Kiosks.
  • Collaborate with local authorities, organizations, and community leaders to educate local households on the significant harm of consuming untreated water and the considerable health benefits of safe drinking water.

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The Digital Infrastructure program addresses the digital divide in underserved communities, particularly in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where unreliable internet access combined with high costs to access mobile telephone networks inhibits access to valuable information and cost-effective collection, storage, and transfer of data. Through backup power solutions for internet access devices and a unique Edge Computing device, TWB aims to support interventions that enable reliable connectivity and facilitates cost-effective, local data management which is essential in understanding and verifying the impact of interventions deployed.

Objective

To expand access to digital infrastructure solutions that bridge the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa and other underserved regions.

Key Activities

  • Collaborate with ARED, a Rwandan company, to support deployment of Edge computing devices for both public and private projects that expand Wi-Fi services, deliver essential information, and manage data.
  • Supply backup power systems for wifi routers to ensure uninterrupted internet access during power outages.
  • Given the absence of low-cost, long-range data transfer solutions such as LoRaWan and SigFox in most of sub-Saharan Africa, support research on alternative solutions for African markets.
  • Train local communities to utilize and maintain Edge devices and other digital infrastructure technologies to ensure long-term sustainability.

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HUMANITARIAN SERVICES

The Humanitarian Services program leverages TWB’s core competencies in Energy Access, Clean Cooking and Safe Water Services and extends those services to displaced populations.

Objective

To provide crisis-affected populations with essential services that provide near-term humanitarian relief and long-term access to productive and income-generating opportunities.

Key Activities

  • In collaboration with global and local organizations, engage directly with displaced populations to understand their needs and the current gaps in effectively meeting those needs.
  • Partner with local organizations to ensure efficient distribution and sustainable use of supplies.
  • Train local partners on the long-term maintenance of energy access, clean cooking, safe water and digital infrastructure solutions.
  • Leverage TWB’s digital infrastructure solutions, gather and manage data collected from refugee camps and other communities for displaced persons to fully understand the impact of interventions deployed.

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WHY SUPPORT US

Trade Without Borders’ programs provide sustainable, impactful solutions that address critical challenges in underserved communities. TWB’s initiatives, such as clean cooking, safe water, digital infrastructure, and energy access, leverage innovative technologies like solar power and Edge Computing to improve health, education, and economic opportunities. By targeting regions with limited access to basic resources, TWB empowers local communities with the tools and knowledge to drive long-term, inclusive development. Its focus on sustainability, capacity building, and regional partnerships ensures that the solutions remain effective and scalable. With measurable outcomes like improved health, reduced environmental impact, and expanded digital connectivity, TWB offers funders an opportunity to invest in projects that create tangible, lasting change across multiple sectors.

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Projects Completed

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Clients

100+

Employess

15+

Years of experience