Women and Energy Poverty Challenges

The video introduces Randa, a woman from Senegal facing energy poverty, highlighting the global issue affecting 2.4 billion people. It discusses the health impacts and the lack of prioritization in global policies. The video emphasizes the role of women-led grassroots organizations in addressing energy poverty and empowering women entrepreneurs. It calls for a transformative energy transition focusing on gender equality and social justice.

What is the primary challenge faced by Randa in her daily life?

• Access to healthcare

• Access to education

• Access to modern energy

• Access to clean water

What is the term used to describe the lack of access to electricity and clean cooking fuels?

• Energy deficit

• Energy crisis

• Energy poverty

• Energy shortage

What is a significant reason for the lack of prioritization of women's energy poverty in global dialogues?

• Political instability

• Male-dominated energy sector

• Insufficient technology

• Lack of funding

What percentage of the workforce in the energy sector is made up of women?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

What approach do women grassroots organizations embrace to ensure no one is left behind?

• Universal access to sustainable energy

• Universal access to education

• Universal access to clean water

• Universal access to healthcare

Which technologies are empowering women smallholder farmers like Randa?

• Nuclear reactors

• Wind turbines

• Solar water pumps and mini grids

• Hydroelectric dams

How many women entrepreneurs have been supported by ENERGIA, Solar Sister, and Frontier Markets?

• 10,000

• 21,000

• 42,000

• 50,000

What is the percentage of climate finance for energy that addresses energy poverty?

• 6%

• 9%

• 3%

• 12%

What is the speaker's vision for a transformative energy transition?

• Emphasizing gender equality and social justice

• Focusing solely on renewable energy

• Prioritizing economic growth

• Reducing energy consumption

What role does the speaker envision for women in the future energy transition?

• Observers

• Leaders and drivers

• Critics

• Supporters