GSELP – Empowering women, transforming lives.

Gender Based Smallholder Economic Liberation Project

Empowering Women, Transforming Lives.

44.1million

By empowering female farmers, we’re not only lifting individual lives but also strengthening communities, and fostering a more equitable and sustainable future.

ABOUT US

Our Story

We’re a group of passionate individuals united by a shared vision: to empower women farmers and transform rural communities. We’ve seen firsthand the challenges faced by women in agriculture – from limited access to resources to unequal opportunities. That’s why we created GSELP.

55% avg.

Women smallholder farmers constitute 30% – 80% of the entire smallholder workforce.

70% avg.

These women contribute to about 60% – 80% of the total food production in the region.

The tough stuff: Real Issues

Clean Energy

We provide clean energy solutions to rural communities, improving socio-economic conditions.

Post-Harvest PUEs

GSELP provides essential tools and machinery that eliminate post-harvest losses.

Bankable Minigrids

GSELP is developing bankable minigrids in rural areas with high agricultural potential.

Information & Support

We design training and support programs, enabling farmers improve their farming practices.

Capital

GSELP facilitates capital-building activities, helping farmers secure funding for their farms.

Clean Energy

We provide clean energy solutions to rural communities, improving socio-economic conditions.

Post-Harvest PUEs

GSELP provides essential tools and machinery that eliminate post-harvest losses.

Bankable Minigrids

GSELP is developing bankable minigrids in rural areas with high agricultural potential.

Information & Support

We design training and support programs, enabling farmers improve their farming practices.

Capital

GSELP facilitates capital-building activities, helping farmers secure funding for their farms.

Partner with GSELP

To power up rural communities and transform lives, GSELP requires an investment of $53.8 million to build 35 minigrids and distribute 10,842 productive use appliances.

Capital stacks

20% – Equity

$10.77 million through private equity/mezzanine at project level

70% – LCY & DFI Impact Debt

$18.84m in DFI Impact Debt – $18.84m in Local Currency Debt

10% – Pipeline prep & Tech. Assistance

$5.38m for project prep and capacity building activities.

Transforming Rural Africa

Africa is home to vast agricultural potential and a significant population of small scale female farmers. Our project is focused on empowering these women by targeting regions with the highest potential for agricultural transformation.

Nigeria

Ghana

Mozambique

Tanzania

Zimbabwe

Our North Star

Our long-term goals extend beyond immediate impact. We envision a future where females in agriculture are economic powerhouses, rural communities are thriving, and sustainable agriculture is the norm.

300

Minigrids & Agro hubs

30MW, 45MWh

PV & Storage Capacity (Li-ion)

15,000 unit

Agricultural PUAs provided

1,200,000

No. of smallholder famers impacted

3,000,000

People with first time electricity access

6,000,000

New metered connections achieved

30,000

Rural SMEs Electrified

454,225MT

Of CO2 avoided over 25 years

48,000MWh

Of clean electricity generated annually

Partners & Collaborators

Our success is built on strong partnerships because we believe in the power of collaboration.

Stories of Impact

Meet the inspiring women who are transforming their lives and communities through the GSELP program.