UP! Energise

Diasporas are the world’s largest redistributor of wealth, join them!

Fair Energy makes it easier for diaspora communities to invest or donate in order to supply their societal projects with sustainable energy. The projects focus on electrifying and lighting schools, health centers, and cooperative farms, as well as setting up boreholes to improve access to water. These installations aim to sustainably strengthen the quality of services provided to users, directly addressing real and concrete needs.

Implementation relies on local experts who guarantee the quality and proper sizing of installations while also providing training for end users. To achieve this, these experts visit sites, engage with beneficiaries, and propose tailored technical solutions. Together, we then work on financing, particularly through diaspora support.

The strength of the Fair Energy philanthropic model lies in the direct involvement of diasporas. Their role is strategic and multifaceted: initiators of projects, innovators of proposed solutions, generators of funding, and guarantors of follow-up and sustainability. According to the World Bank, remittances sent by diasporas to their home countries reached 669 billion dollars in 2023, an amount greater than foreign direct investment and official development aid combined. When channeled into structuring projects, these resources become a powerful economic lever. But the contribution of the diaspora goes beyond finances: through their strong and lasting ties with communities, they ensure real continuity, reinforce local ownership, and help turn every project into a driver of sustainable development.

The Fair Energy model also relies on a financial leverage effect that enables everyone to join and strengthen the wave of solidarity driven by diasporas. Through the “Fair Energy” fundraising campaign led by Urban Product, a matching fund is created, up to 50%, to multiply the impact of each contribution and accelerate the implementation of sustainable energy projects serving local communities.

Since 2023, several effective installations have already been successfully completed, generating significant social impact in health, education, and strengthened local food systems, all of which you can discover on our website.

Through these projects, Fair Energy demonstrates the relevance of a model where diaspora solidarity and the multiplier effect of funds come together to expand access to sustainable energy.

To date, the UP! Energise program is active in four countries, each with its own specific challenges: energy contexts, social needs, and local priorities. Several projects already completed demonstrate the impact of the model, while others are currently being implemented. Details by country can be found below:

Fair Energy

Because it’s simply “Fair” to have reliable access to green energy to create social and economic impact.

Today, electricity is an important factor in comfort and well-being. It is also a lever for generating income. Yet access to electricity remains highly uneven throughout the world. And solar energy solutions are not necessarily widespread where they could have the greatest impact.

With this in mind, Urban Product’s “Energise Cameroon” project has created a framework enabling everyone to contribute to the realization of these diaspora projects. Urban Product defends the idea of “Fair Energy”, a practical application of the “leave no one behind” principle to the transition to renewable energies.

In progress

  • Donate solar-powered water to “Les Greniers du Saloum”

    Irrigate 3 hectares using a solar-powered pump Donate now Raised: €0 / Target: €2,835 X2 Fair Energy: Your donation is doubled! Every euro donated is doubled thanks to Fair Energy’s matchfunding scheme The project: WOOMAL MBAY solar pump Irrigation 3 hectares 100 % solar energy no fuel costs Training for young farmers Stable and sustainable…

    Read more: Donate solar-powered water to “Les Greniers du Saloum”
  • Energise the Saloum farm

    Sheikh Balla Diallo è il fondatore dell’azienda agricola e pastorale Saloum. Quando eravamo giovani, abbiamo iniziato intorno al 2016 con risorse limitate, su un appezzamento in affitto di 0,15 ettari. Nel 2023 abbiamo acquisito 2 ettari, ovvero 20.000 m². Abbiamo recintato 1,5 ettari e scavato un pozzo profondo 23 metri, dotato di un sistema di…

    Read more: Energise the Saloum farm
  • Solar Borehole Project in N’Djamena

    Caring Hearts Association 🌍 BackgroundCaring Hearts works to ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water. The successful borehole project in Logpom (Douala, Cameroon) demonstrates the real impact of our actions. 🤲 A Community-Led ProjectThis project is initiated by a member of Caring Hearts who lives within the beneficiary community near N’Djamena, with the active support…

    Read more: Solar Borehole Project in N’Djamena
  • Energise Mame Diarra Diallo center

    Donate at Energise Mame Diarra Diallo center from For over twenty years, La Palabre has stood alongside vulnerable people, particularly women, girls, and children who are survivors of violence and has fought against harmful practices such as female genital mutilation. In Dakhar Mbaye, Thiès (Senegal), our Mame Diarra Diallo Center is far more than a…

    Read more: Energise Mame Diarra Diallo center
  • Enlight Bamendjing

    Donate at Bamendjing from Bamendjing Bamendjing is a second-degree traditional chieftaincy located in the Galim Subdivision. It falls under the administration of the Galim Council, in the Bamboutos Department of the West Region. It is 25 km from Bafoussam, the regional capital of the West. Understanding the solar streetlight project in the Bamendjing area The…

    Read more: Enlight Bamendjing
  • Enlight “L’œil de l’avenir”

    The “L’Œil de l’Avenir” school project in Nkozoa, near Yaoundé, was fully funded and implemented thanks to the Energise Cameroon initiative. The installation electrified this school of 300 students, providing reliable lighting for classrooms and a stable power supply for IT and administrative equipment. This project is the first concrete achievement of the programme and…

    Read more: Enlight “L’œil de l’avenir”
  • Enlight Banka

    In Banka, in the city of Baham, Cameroon, the CEBEC Banka primary and nursery school serves 87 students. Since its founding in 2006, it has grown thanks to the commitment of the local community, but it remains constrained by the lack of reliable lighting. The project plans to install LED lights in classrooms, the library,…

    Read more: Enlight Banka
  • Energise Fermagric

    Created in 2018 in western Cameroon, the Cameroon Agro-Industrial Farm (FERMAGRIC) is a sustainable poultry project that supports local communities by strengthening food security and combating malnutrition. The initiative offers employment and training opportunities to young mothers in particular, thereby helping to reduce poverty, rural exodus, and illegal migration. The lack of an electricity grid…

    Read more: Energise Fermagric
  • Enlight La référence

    Donate at Enlight La référence from Fair Energy La référence The bilingual, secular school La Référence, located in Yaoundé (Nkomassi neighborhood, Yaoundé 7), currently welcomes 330 students and 24 staff members across 18 classrooms, a multimedia library, and a computer room. Founded in 2005 by a Cameroonian couple living in Brussels to provide quality education…

    Read more: Enlight La référence
  • Enlight Zalom

    Donate at Enlight Zalom from Don’t forget to include the communication in all your donations by bank transfer:<< TGE-URBAN PRODUCT / Fair Energy-Zalom-BELGIUM >> Enlight Zalom – Phase II Consolidating Sustainable Energy for the Community After a successful first step in spring 2025—thanks to the support of the Province of West Flanders, the Synergie Renouvelable Foundation,…

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  • Energise Dhopakandi Farm

    realised 01/12/2025 Energise the Dhopakandi Farm with Solar Power In the Faridpur district of Bangladesh, access to reliable irrigation has until recently been a major challenge for many farmers. In Dhopakandi, farmers depended on diesel-powered pumps to extract groundwater, a costly system vulnerable to fuel price fluctuations and limited in efficiency. With the “Energise the…

    Read more: Energise Dhopakandi Farm
  • Fair Energy multimedia Centre Bodkang – Cameroon

    Multimedia Centre Bodkang ASBL Aide vulnerable is a humanitarian development aid organisation based in Belgium. Its aim is to improve the living conditions of people in rural areas of Africa over the long term. Our motto ‘together we change lives’ is at the heart of our action strategies. The ‘Bringing villages out of darkness’ project…

    Read more: Fair Energy multimedia Centre Bodkang – Cameroon
  • Fair Energy: Tikki Hywood Foundation Cameroon

    Realised 06/03/2026 The Tikki Hywood Foundation is an NGO based in Zimbabwe with over 30 years of experience in rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing endangered pangolins. Pangolins have the dubious title of “the world’s most illegally traded mammal,” both for their meat and for their scales, despite global laws meant to protect these shy animals. Since…

    Read more: Fair Energy: Tikki Hywood Foundation Cameroon
  • Soirée bonne ambiance 06/04/24 18:00-23:00 (Punjabi Village, Avenue Cortenbergh 134 Kortenberghlaan)

    Programme 10 ans Ferme de Nyong : Bâtir l’avenir ensemble : Investir durablement en Afrique avec la diaspora Elvis Beko – fondateur Fair Energy : Diaspora crowdfunding Ludo Moyersoen – ASBL Urban Product

    Read more: Soirée bonne ambiance 06/04/24 18:00-23:00 (Punjabi Village, Avenue Cortenbergh 134 Kortenberghlaan)

Realised

Give Fair Energy

Together, diasporas and other Europeans, let’s create a source of green energy, a catalyst for socio-economic impact in Cameroon and a source of better cohabitation here.

Your donation will contribute to local community projects initiated by the European Cameroonian diaspora. Fair Energy contributes a maximum of 50%, with the project owners financing the remainder. 

UP! Energise : our model

The situation

Remittances, or money sent by the diaspora to their families back home, is an important topic. In 2019, 400 million euros were sent in the form of formal transfers from Belgium. The World Bank estimates that this figure can be at least doubled if less formal money transfers are taken into account.

Almost all of this money is used for consumption in the family lives of their relatives. This means that the diaspora is obliged to continue sending money on a regular basis, without any structural result. This does not lead to sustainable situations, either for the diaspora or for their family members.

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Using this money channel to make tangible investments could enable parents to reduce some of their day-to-day costs, or generate more income if they run a business or agricultural activity. In this way, greater autonomy can be achieved and financial comfort created for both parties.

FAQ

What’s the link between Urban Product and Solarly ?

Urban Product acts as a bridge between African companies, particularly Solarly, and the European diaspora. By acting as a front office, we simplify and bring together these two entities, thereby facilitating investment. The essential aim is to create a direct link and short circuit between the diaspora and services in Africa, with a particular emphasis on the reliability and simplicity of investments.

What advantages does Urban Product offer for a solar energy project ?

We offer a three-stage service

We offer a free quotation to assess your solar energy needs and, if necessary, a visit by one of our staff on site to evaluate the project.

Based on the quote, we work with you to consider the best way to finance the project, whether through crowdfunding or your own investment, our aim is to find the solution best suited to your needs.

We guarantee fast installation, within 15 days of project approval, and after-sales service, giving you long-term peace of mind.

What options are available in Energise Cameroon offers ?

We offer distinct options, depending on the nature of the use

Professional use : An option specially designed to meet the energy needs of businesses, offering a solution tailored to professional requirements.

Domestic use : Choose between a standard 150 Wp kit or a premium 300 Wp kit, tailored to your household’s specific energy needs.

Community use : This option is designed for community-scale projects, providing an efficient energy solution to meet collective needs, such as energy installations for schools, clinics, places of worship, etc.

In all cases, we start by analyzing your needs, and then propose the most appropriate solution.

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