Change Africa

Change Africa

About Us

The Change Africa Renewable Energy (CARE) Institute is Botswana’s pioneering clean energy training and innovation hub. As the first of its kind in the country, CARE is positioned to be a national resource for developing clean energy talent, empowering youth entrepreneurship, and accelerating Botswana’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Care Institute

Vision

To become Botswana’s leading center of excellence in clean energy education, skills innovation, and sustainable development.

Mission

To empower a generation of energy-literate citizens and climate-smart innovators through accessible, high-quality training and practical solutions for a greener, more resilient Botswana.

Core Focus Areas

• Clean energy skills development and certification
• Youth-led clean-tech incubation and enterprise support
• Community-level energy awareness and behavior change campaigns
• Policy advisory and systems strengthening in the energy space

Strategic Relevance

CARE Institute is aligned with Botswana’s Vision 2036, the Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG7), and the African Union Agenda 2063. Through our work, we aim to address critical gaps in workforce readiness, green innovation, and climate change adaptation by enabling a new generation of skilled professionals and entrepreneurs in the clean energy sector.

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