Where are the Women?
USAID’s Engendering Industries supports partners to develop innovative communications, marketing campaigns, and events that normalize and increase the participation of women in male-dominated industries. Read the story
Engendering Industries Partners Worldwide
The strength of the program is in its collaborative approach.
USAID is proud to work with organizations that are committed to improving gender equality in male-dominated sectors.
Partner Case Studies
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- AECOM / USAID
Advancing Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Energy Sector
Since joining USAID’s Engendering Industries program, KOSTT—a power utility in Kosovo—has hired seven women, promoted 15 female employees, and extended training opportunities for women to gain the skills needed to advance their careers. Read the story
- © Puneet Jain / BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
Paternity Leave ‘Beneficial for Business’ at Indian Power Utility
USAID’s Engendering Industries program supported BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL)—an Indian energy utility—to develop and roll-out a paternity leave policy; the first of its kind for the company. Read the story
- © EDM Mozambique
EDM Increases Women’s Participation in the Power Sector
USAID’s Engendering Industries program supports partner Electricidade de Moçambique, a Mozambican power utility, to increase women’s participation in the workforce. Read the story
- © Tata Power-DDL
Return on Investment at Tata Power-DDL
With support from USAID’s Engendering Industries program, Tata Power-DDL implements women’s leadership and development initiatives that improve company culture and performance. Read the story
- Lupita Escarramán / EDESUR
Moving Gender-Based Violence out of the Shadows
In recognition of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, representatives of the Dominican power utility EDESUR discuss efforts to combat GBV in the workplace. Read the story
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In North Macedonia, the Future is Female
Nearly forty percent of EVN’s employees are male technicians, many nearing retirement. With a limited national talent pool, EVN began building the next generation of STEM professionals, starting with girls. Read the story
- © Humayun Khan / BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
Female Perspectives Raise Revenue for Indian Power Utility
Partner utility BSES Rajdhani Power Limited in India deploys female field staff to improve community relations, reduce electricity theft and illegal connections, and increase revenue. Read the story
Partnering with Indian Utilities to Deliver Gender Equality
USAID has partnered with BSES Rajdhani and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited to strengthen women’s participation in India’s energy sector. Read the story
- Women in INdustry Conference
Changemakers in Action: EVN Macedonia Leads by Example
Alumni of USAID’s Engendering Industries program created the Women in INdustry conference to amplify lessons learned. Now in its third year, the conference is reshaping industry attitudes about gender equality. Read the story
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Reaching New Heights
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) hires its first female line workers, increasing women’s role in Nigeria’s traditionally male-dominated energy sector. Read the story
- Clare Novak / USAID
Lighting the Career Path for Girls in the Energy Sector
‘Bring Your Daughter To Work Day’ events, supported by USAID’s Engendering Industries program, expose girls to the many job options in the power sector. Read the blog
- © EKEDC Nigeria
EKEDC Nigeria Holds First ‘Bring Your Daughter to Work Day’
Supported thorugh USAID’s Engendering Industries program, this event opened new career prospects in the energy sector for Nigerian girls. Read the story
- Ellen Dragotto / USAID
EVN Macedonia Holds First ‘Bring Your Daughter to Work Day’
This visit to their parents’ workplace, supported by USAID’s Engendering Industries program, inspires girls to dream of new job possibilities. Read the story
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