Energy and socio-economic resilience for people in refugee situations and hist communites in Chad

About this project

Context: Chad is marked by poverty, conflict and the impact of climate change. Added to this, many Sudanese refugees and returnees to Chad have sought a safe haven in the east of the country since the armed conflict in neighbouring Sudan began in 2023. This limits access to already stretched basic public services such as energy, drinking water and sanitation and is causing increasing tensions in the population. The host communities rarely have clean, reliable electricity. Objective: Renewable energy systems and upgraded basic infrastructure near the large refugee camps have improved living conditions. This has contributed to peaceful coexistence in eastern Chad. Approach: The project installs solar energy systems that generate electricity for basic infrastructure such as health centres and schools. This means that refugees, returnees and people in the host communities enjoy a better and equitable service provision. The project trains young electricians to service and maintain the systems. It also sets up groups comprising refugees, returnees and people from the host communities, especially women. They grow vegetables and produce handicrafts together. The project also installs solar-powered pumps that irrigate their fields even during the dry season. Working together promotes communication and cohesion. The project also ensures social cohesion by providing conflict resolution training in the villages and refugee camps. It also organises dialogue opportunities and social and c…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 13Climate Action

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Chad

Sectors

Solar energy for isolated grids and standalone systemsCivilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolutionRural development

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributes

Places

N'Djamena

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202440733.

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