Project No.: 257510 | Partner: Kindernothilfe (KNH) – BMZ
Duration: Dec 2022 – Aug 2026
Location: Tando Allahyar & Sanghar Districts, Sindh, Pakistan
Project Purpose
The Clean Energy and Climate Resilient Housing project aims to improve livelihoods and resilience of rural communities through renewable energy solutions, green enterprise development, and climate-smart infrastructure.
In Sanghar and Tando Allahyar, over 40–55% of villages remain off-grid, limiting access to electricity, safe water, health facilities, and quality education. Schools lack power and WASH facilities, youth face unemployment, and rural housing remains vulnerable to floods, heat, and drought.
The project addresses these challenges by:
- Expanding decentralized solar electrification
- Strengthening youth-led green enterprises
- Promoting climate-resilient housing models
- Introducing the Green School concept
- Building policy dialogue platforms for renewable energy
- Empowering women and community groups to participate in climate solutions
The overall objective is to enable rural communities to improve income, living standards, and climate resilience through sustainable energy and infrastructure systems .
Key Achievements (2025 Status)
Expanding Access to Renewable Energy
- 78% of households in 100 targeted villages now have access to electricity
- 15% use solar as their only source of electricity
- 52% use solar as a main or alternative energy source
- 2,500 community members trained on solar system operation & maintenance
- 83 awareness sessions conducted across rural villages
Climate-Resilient Housing Demonstrations
- 10 climate-smart model houses constructed in flood-affected areas
- Built using local materials, low-carbon techniques, and flood-resilient designs
- Visited by government authorities and engineering students for replication potential
Youth Employment & Green Enterprises
- 150 electricians trained in solar technology (with SZABIST-ZABTech)
- 110 trained youth (73%) now employed in solar-related work
- 200 green SMEs established and operational
- SMEs supported in licensing, NTN registration, banking, certification, and networking
- Wholesalers & retailers association for sustainable energy formed in Sindh
Green Schools & Climate Awareness
- 4,683 students (38% girls) now studying in improved learning environments
- 10 schools equipped with renewable energy and improved WASH facilities
- 10 Environmental Clubs established
- 1,680 trees planted through Green School campaigns
- Students engaged in climate campaigns, quizzes, drawing competitions, and energy conservation drives
Policy & Institutional Engagement
- Provincial and district consultations conducted
- Renewable Energy & Climate Resilient Infrastructure Forum formed
- Two position papers developed (Renewable Energy & Climate-Smart Construction)
- Policy dialogues organized engaging academia, civil society, and government stakeholders
Direct Impact
- 7,250 people across 100 villages directly benefiting
- 500 youth entrepreneurs supported
- 1,500 women mobilized through self-help groups
- Increased income levels among participating youth, with 68% experiencing at least a 50% increase over baseline
This project demonstrates that decentralized renewable energy, climate-resilient housing, and youth entrepreneurship can be integrated into a scalable rural development model.
By linking communities, SMEs, academia, and policymakers, RDF is helping shift Sindh’s rural energy landscape toward:
- Cleaner energy
- Stronger local markets
- Climate-resilient infrastructure
- Inclusive green economic growth