In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Altech Group is proving that clean energy can be a powerful driver of gender equality.🤝 With investments from the Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF)— a blended structure fund, financed by NDF and managed by Triple Jump—Altech has employed nearly 500 women across its operations, including in field-based roles traditionally dominated by men. The company, founded in 2013, supports the expansion and scale-up of clean off-grid solar lighting solutions, offering solar lanterns to larger SHS providers. Its aim is to provide more than 300,000 people with access to electricity. Altech’s solar solutions have reached over 1 million people, avoided 944,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, and created 140 full-time jobs in a country where 85% of the population lacks electricity.⚡ “It’s not just about having policies—it’s about making sure women actually feel safe, respected, and able to thrive in their roles,” says Malango Washikala, one of the founders of Altech Group. This is just one story from our Results Report 2024, highlighting how gender-smart investments create lasting impact. 📘 Learn more about our work here: https://shorturl.at/i7uAB #GenderEquality #CleanEnergy #EEGF #Altech #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvesting #EnergyAccess Photo: Sebastian / Adobe Stock

🌍 Have you already seen our latest Results Report? In 2024, our co-financing supported 884 climate solutions — from adaptation plans to climate-resilient services and infrastructure — benefitting 21.8 million people. One great example is the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), established to close critical weather data gaps in the most vulnerable countries. These improvements help protect livelihoods and save lives. We are proud of SOFF's Nordic footprint: ✅ NDF served as SOFF’s anchor donor, paving the way for other financiers to join forces ✅ SOFF has now mobilised USD 107 million, including USD 16 million from NDF ✅ Together, Nordic countries and NDF have pledged USD 45 million, which is over 40% of SOFF's total funding We continue working with SOFF and partners to mobilise more climate finance and champion Nordic values, including gender equality and inclusion. 📘 Dive into our full Results Report to see how we're making a difference: https://lnkd.in/enSVMEsB #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #GenderEquality #Nordics #NordicValues #EarlyWarningsForAll Photo: J Sirlin

What's happening this in autumn 💡 On 1 October, 2025, we are organising our event 'Nordic Climate Dialogues' — a gathering dedicated to bold and collective #ClimateAction. "We will talk about finance and development, and how the Nordic region can catalyse more high-quality climate finance for climate action, benefiting the most vulnerable people, communities, and our planet," says Satu Santala, our Managing Director. 👉 Do you want to learn more?🔹https://shorturl.at/Ss8DA 👉 Sign up for the online session🔹https://shorturl.at/vmQye