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Courier school in Ecuador: Building skills for inclusive, sustainable logistics
In Ecuador, the Courier School has grown into a place where people come to learn, connect and find new possibilities for themselves. What began as a training initiative is now a shared effort led by Grupo Entregas with UTPL, the Ministry of Telecommunications, BID Lab, Sistema B, UNHCR, Rett Foundation, World Vision, MINTEL, ACNUR, Formación Permanente and UEMI. Together, UEMI and the partners support people in vulnerable situations who are looking for a way into the labour
4 days ago2 min read


We Drive Change: Women leading the future of electric mobility
Electric mobility is changing the way cities move. But this transition can only go as far as the people who shape it, and women need to be part of those decisions, of the innovation, and of the everyday work behind it. At UEMI, this belief is what drives We Drive Change , a global initiative that puts women at the centre of cleaner, smarter and more inclusive mobility systems . At its core, We Drive Change starts from something simple: gender equality is not an add-on to mob
Nov 133 min read


Closing a chapter: BOOST’s journey of skills, jobs, and empowerment across Africa
BOOST is, above all, about people. Professionals landing their first jobs, women breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, and universities opening new doors for future generations. As the project comes to a close, what remains are not just numbers, but lives transformed and skills that will keep growing. BOOST (Boosting e-Mobility Jobs in Africa) , led by UEMI and GIZ, was implemented in Rwanda, Ghana, and Morocco to connect for over nearly two years companies, universiti
Oct 204 min read


E-course: Digital tools for participatory urban and mobility planning
Cities are constantly changing, and so are the ways we plan them. A new e-course explores how digital tools can make this process more inclusive, helping people take part in shaping safer and more sustainable urban spaces. Created under the ACCESS project and inspired by the TRANS-SAFE and EcoZones initiatives, the course looks at how technology can support collaboration between communities, planners and local governments. It shows that digitalisation isn’t only about inno
Oct 152 min read


Hands-on training in Rwanda builds skills for sustainable urban mobility
As part of the BOOST project , a hands-on training in E-Mobility & Sustainable Urban Transport, co-organized by the University of Rwanda ...
Jul 252 min read


E-Warmi: leadership and empowerment for women in electromobility
We’re excited to officially launch the E-Warmi: Leadership and Empowerment Training Programme in E-Mobility, an initiative created to ...
Jul 183 min read


Building skills for a cleaner future: BOOST and POGO’s impact on e-mobility in Morocco
In Morocco, the transition to sustainable urban mobility is well underway, and partnerships like the one between the BOOST project and...
Jul 92 min read


How BOOST and SolarTaxi are empowering young women in Ghana’s clean mobility sector
The BOOST project is opening doors for young people to thrive in the clean mobility sector. In partnership with SolarTaxi in Ghana, BOOST...
Jul 32 min read


How BOOST and Zerosol are expanding Ghana’s green mobility workforce
The BOOST Project’s partnership with Zerosol is driving change in Ghana’s e-mobility sector, helping train young professionals, expand...
Jun 172 min read


BOOST and The Ride: training e-bike mechanics in Rwanda
With 20 trainees, the BOOST RW project has launched a new training program for bike mechanics and bike repair — thanks to a dynamic partnership with The Ride, an established company in Rwanda’s mobility sector.
May 272 min read


Electric bus training in Quito promotes gender inclusion
Through a two-day Electric Bus Familiarization Course, women fellows from the “Women Drivers” project received hands-on training in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
May 212 min read
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