WGF grantee The Shine Campaign has announced international women’s rights and development leader, Everjoice Win, as their new Executive Director.
“Shine’s focus on last-mile communities and emphasis on women and community-led solutions fills a crucial gap in the energy investment space. I am thrilled to put my experience toward advancing its unique mission, particularly at this critical moment when social movements are fighting for climate justice” Win said. “Where a person is born should not dictate whether or not they have access to basic human rights, like access to clean, safe energy. I have spent my whole career fighting for justice, and I look forward to championing renewable energy solutions that empower society’s most marginalized and decrease damage on the environment.”
Read the full piece on Shine’s website.