Hiba Abouo

Ivorian environmental activist leading Africa's solar energy revolution through grassroots community projects

Hiba Abouo is transforming West Africa's energy landscape through her innovative Solar Hope Initiative. Starting with a solar-powered school in her native Ivory Coast, she has expanded to install 2,500+ solar systems across 8 African countries since 2020. Her unique approach combines:

• Training local technicians through her Solar Academy
• Partnerships with NGOs to power healthcare clinics and water pumps
• Advocacy for women's leadership in renewable energy sectors

In 2021, she launched Africa Sun Alliance, connecting 500+ entrepreneurs in solar innovation. Her TEDx talk 《The Sun is Rising on Africa's Energy Future》 inspired global investment in her projects. Recent achievements include:

• Powering 15 rural hospitals during 2023's energy crisis
• Creating Africa's first solar-powered internet hub in Mali
• Partnering with UNESCO on climate education programs

Her work was recognized in Time Magazine's 2023 Heroes of the Environment list. Abouo's vision emphasizes community-led solutions, stating 'Energy access isn't a luxury—it's a human right.'