Registration is Open! SAFE Workshop & Humanitarian Energy Conference

Dear Colleague,

On behalf of the SAFE Working Group and the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA), the Clean Cooking Alliance and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are delighted to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for two upcoming humanitarian energy events to be held this July in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Please read carefully below for the details regarding each event and how to attend. These are separate but related events, with different registration processes.

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The Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Workshop is a limited participation training event of approximately 60 participants that is designed to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of actors who provide fuel and energy solutions to crisis-affected people. Participants will gain introductory knowledge on why energy is a critical need in humanitarian settings; how energy impacts other aid sectors; key challenges in designing, implementing, and funding energy interventions in humanitarian settings; best practices and principles; the range of potential energy solutions, and where to go for more information.

Prospective participants must apply by May 29th and be approved in order to attend the SAFE Workshop. Please review the concept note or visit the event web page for more information.

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The Humanitarian Energy Conference (HEC) is a new global event that convenes the broad community of actors and initiatives worldwide who are working to improve and expand energy access for displaced and crisis-affected people. Approximately 200-250 participants from over 40 countries and multiple sectors are expected to attend, including humanitarian agencies, NGOs, development organizations, private companies, governments, funding entities, and researchers.

HEC is a critical opportunity for this diverse community to learn, exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate towards achieving the vision of affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern services for all crisis-affected people by 2030. Registration is free of cost and open to all. Visit the event web page to learn more.

The 2019 SAFE Workshop and the Humanitarian Energy Conference are joint productions of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Humanitarian Working Group and the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA). They are hosted by the Clean Cooking Alliance and UNITAR with support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Shell International, and the IKEA Foundation.

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and partners who may be interested to join one or both events! Join the SAFE mailing list to ensure you receive future event updates.

We look forward to seeing you in Addis Ababa!

Questions?
Email the SAFE Working Group at info@safefuelandenergy.org.