{
  "id": 10688726,
  "title": "Odeibea Foundation extends energy equity initiative with solar streetlights in Akpato and Worwonyo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/odeibea-foundation-extends-energy-equity-initiative-with-solar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T12:27:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/odeibea-foundation-extends-energy-equity-initiative-with-solar-streetlights-in-akpato-and-worwonyo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Odeibea Foundation has expanded its energy equity initiative in Ghana by installing solar streetlights in the communities of Akpato and Worwonyo in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region. This project is part of the Foundation's ongoing efforts to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to underserved and off-grid communities. The newly installed solar streetlights are strategically placed along key routes, community gathering points, and individual households, offering much-needed lighting at night. This intervention is expected to enhance nighttime safety, support local economic activities, and create a more secure environment in these communities that have previously lacked reliable electricity and public lighting. For the residents of Akpato and Worwonyo, access to sustainable and dependable nighttime lighting has far-reaching implications. It will impact their movement, work, trade, learning, and overall participation in community life after sunset. The installation of solar streetlights is thus a crucial investment in the safety, local economic activity, education, and inclusive development of these communities. The project also highlights the potential of decentralized renewable energy in addressing practical development challenges in rural areas while contributing to Ghana's broader transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. As part of the initiative, the Odeibea Foundation also provided women and girls in Akpato and Worwonyo with livelihood training through their crafting change project. Participants were equipped with practical skills in bead making, liquid soap production, and pastry making, empowering them with income-generating abilities that can enhance their economic independence and household resilience. This livelihood component underscores the Foundation's commitment to ensuring that community development extends beyond physical infrastructure, focusing on strengthening women's and girls' participation in local economic activities and fostering sustainable income sources. Mrs. Patricia Odeibea Bekoe Jakalia, the Executive Director of the Odeibea Foundation, emphasized that empowering women and girls is a vital aspect of building resilient communities and creating more inclusive pathways for their development.",
  "summary": "The Odeibea Foundation has taken another significant step toward addressing rural energy deficiency in Ghana with the installation of solar streetlights in the communities of Akpato and Worwonyo in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region. The installation forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing Energy Equity Project which seeks to expand access to clean, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Odeibea Foundation installs solar streetlights in Akpato and Worwonyo, Ghana",
    "Initiative aims to provide clean, reliable energy to off-grid communities",
    "Project includes livelihood training for women and girls"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}