Our Current Projects
4 different projects, 4 different teams
Energy for Refugees is currently active in 4 different cities in the Netherlands, namely Delft, Leiden, Amsterdam and Utrecht. Each team is working on a different project for a whole year, doing everything that is needed to bring that project to completion. From engineering and system designing, to organizing events and gathering the funds for the project, each team has full independence in their choices and their process. The 2026 projects will be revealed soon!
Delft Team 2026
In the heart of the La Guajira desert, the EfR Delft team is partnering with local NGO BePelican to bring renewable energy to the indigenous Wayuu people. As one of South America’s most arid regions, La Guajira faces a critical shortage of water and electricity. By installing sustainable infrastructure, we are specifically supporting the people of the Weaving Program. Reliable lighting extends their working hours safely past sunset, providing these artisans with the tools to build long-term financial stability for their families. Alongside BePelican and the local food bank, we work in direct consultation with community leaders to ensure our technical expertise meets their lived reality.
Leiden Team 2026
It will be revealed soon!
Amsterdam Team 2026
In northern Kenya, the EfR Amsterdam team is partnering with Restore Hope for Street Children, a small, refugee-led, grassroots initiative based in Kakuma Refugee Camp. It was founded by Patrick Nyongolo, a Congolese refugee. When Patrick arrived in Kakuma, the largest refugee camp in the world, he saw young children sleeping on the streets alone, hungry, and without anyone to care for them and stepped in to help. Today, through Restore Hope for Street Children, Patrick and his team provide more than 40 children with care, food, shelter, education and emotional support. The initiative also focuses on empowering children through technology, despite extremely limited resources, such as only one laptop shared among many children and no electricity. This is where we want to step in and give them access to clean energy.
Utrecht Team 2026
It will be revealed soon!