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Shakiru chairing a Plenary Session during the 10th African Rift Geothermal Conference held in Dar es Salaam 2024
26 February 2025

Shakiru Idrissa Kajugus GRÓ GTP alumnus: A Leader in Tanzania's Geothermal Development

Shakiru Idrissa Kajugus, GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme (GRÓ GTP) alumnus and MSc Scholarship recipient from Tanzania, is dedicated to harnessing the country’s geothermal potential to drive sustainable energy development. As Director of Business Development at TGDC (Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited) Shakiru is leveraging his training and experience to overcome challenges in the geothermal sector. The TGDC is about to drill Tanzania’s first deep geothermal well at Ngozi, one of the country’s most promising geothermal fields, in the southwestern part of the country.
24 February 2025

Fisheries Projects through the Eyes of the WB Specialist

On Tuesday, February 18, the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in Iceland buzzed with energy as GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme fellows gathered for an afternoon seminar that promised both inspiration and a fresh perspective on global fisheries projects. The event featured Mr. Xavier Vincent, a seasoned Senior Fisheries Specialist at the World Bank, who shared with the audience his insights into the inner workings of WB-funded projects across the Pacific, Africa, and Asia.
Representatives from the youth exchange programme, Bridging Youth Voices for Children's Rights, with GRÓ FTP director Þór Ásgeirsson and UNICEF Iceland project manager Inga Auðbjörg K. Straumland.
19 February 2025

UNICEF Youth Visit GRÓ FTP

The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently welcomed a youth delegation from UNICEF Iceland who are preparing for a trip to Luxembourg, where they will meet with their peers to discuss climate change.
19 February 2025

Every Child Should Have the Opportunity to Succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna

Every child should have the opportunity to succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna
18 February 2025

March 8 Fund Project Delivers Transformative Impact in Uganda

Alumnus Peter Katuramu Leads Initiative for Disability Rights
14 February 2025

Every child should have the opportunity to succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna

Brenda Apeta GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme alumna from Uganda is driven by the commitment that all children should have the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of their gender. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive education, particularly in early childhood education and literacy. Brenda agreed to share how her participation in the GRÓ GEST programme has helped her promote gender equality in her home country Uganda, as well as to navigate obstacles and build greater confidence. Under Brenda’s leadership GRÓ GEST and Pangea have also collaborated on holding short courses in Uganda on Teaching Gender to Youth, targeted at teachers and education administrators since 2023 to date. Over 250 teachers and administrators have been trained in Gulu and Imvepi Refugee Settlement.