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  • UP! Lokal, winner of the 2026 “Le Bon Moment” campaign

    We are pleased to announce that Up Lokal has been selected as the 2026 winner of Be Planet’s Le Bon Moment campaign 🌍💚 Thanks to this campaign, we will be able to distribute baskets of fruits and vegetables, prepared by Ferme du Montaval, to households in need, in order to contribute to more equitable access…

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

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    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…

  • UP! Lokal in 2025: a year of sustainable growth despite a challenging environment

    UP! Lokal in 2025: a year of sustainable growth despite a challenging environment The year 2025 marked a turning point for UP! Lokal. Our initiative for local, inclusive, and responsible food has grown stronger despite a challenging economic and social context. Thanks to the commitment of our team, our partners, and local residents, we have…

  • Energise the Saloum farm

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    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…

  • Iles de Paix talks about UP! Lokal

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    15/01/2026 RTBF : Fresh fruit and vegetables are not affordable for everyone, even here! Iles de Paix is taking action. Newsletter Îles de Paix Milou, our cargo bike, is becoming pompous.

  • 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…

  • Fair Energy Treasure Beach (Jamaica)

    Donate at Fair Energy Treasure Beach from

  • Giving energy to FERMAGRIC means giving energy to the future

    Giving energy to FERMAGRIC means giving it a future. 👉 Whether you live in Belgium, Germany, France, the United States or elsewhere, you can make a concrete contribution to this project and help the farm take this decisive step. By making a donation, you are not only funding solar panels.You are supporting families, young mothers,…

  • UP! Lokal between promising results and uncertainties

    Discover our last newsletter. It gives you an overview of UP! Lokal project. It includes also a beautiful video that presents the Montaval farm. Click HERE to access our newsletter (sorry only in FR or NL)

  • Launch FAIR ENERGY 25 West Vlaanderen

    We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at De Grote Post (Hendrik Serruyslaan 18A, 8400 Ostend) for the Launch Fair Energy 25 – West Vlaanderen. On the agenda: presentation of the Fair Energy 25 projects and discussions with the stakeholders involved. The event is open…

  • Energise Mame Diarra Diallo center

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    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…

  • Enlight Bamendjing

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    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…

  • Enlight “L’œil de l’avenir”

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    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…

  • Launch of Fair Energy 25!

    We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Fair Energy 25! Join us from 17:30 to 19:00 at the King Baudouin Foundation, Rue Brederode 21, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, to discover the presentation of the various diaspora-led sustainable projects that make up this new edition, Fair Energy 25. It will also be an opportunity…

  • Enlight Banka

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    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,…

  • Energise Fermagric

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    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…

  • Enlight La référence

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    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…

  • Enlight Zalom

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    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,…

  • Energise Dhopakandi Farm

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    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…

  • Fair Energy multimedia Centre Bodkang – Cameroon

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    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…

  • Fair Energy: Tikki Hywood Foundation Cameroon

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    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…

  • UP! Lokal in 2024, it is …

    UP! Lokal in 2024 in few figures it is : 8,2 tonnes of fruit and vegetables distributed in targeted neighbourhoods, supporting the transition to local, responsible food. 2,3 tonnes of fruit and vegetables recycled thanks to our 3 recycling partners, preventing food waste. 294 baskets of fruit and vegetables delivered to 27 households in Brussels,…

  • UP! Lokal expands into the Bizet district thanks to its collaboration with Gastrosophes

    We are delighted to announce that UP! Lokal continues to expand its network of partner grocery shops to offer even more choice and proximity to our customers. By partnering with Gastrosophes, UP! Lokal to launch in the Bizet district, with Kip Eat Naturel as its first partner grocer. Every week you’ll find a selection of…

  • Fair energy for Nyong farm

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    The Nyong farm was initiated by the Brussels diaspora 9 years ago and is located in Ayos, Cameroon. In a non-electrified area, the initiators were looking for sustainable and reliable electricity so that they could better preserve and process their crops. This project symbolises the commitment of Urban Product and its partners to advancing sustainable…

  • UP! Lokal Expands to the Roosendael Neighborhood (Forest)

    We are excited to announce that UP! Lokal is expanding its network of partner grocery stores to offer you even more variety and convenience. Starting tomorrow, you can find our products at Ali and Ziba’s welcoming grocery store “Armita” at 158 Rue Roosendael, 1190 Forest. Each week, you’ll discover seasonal organic fruits and vegetables from…

  • Fair Energy 24 : Nkambe

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    We are delighted to announce that the project to electrify the secondary school in the village of BIH (G.S.S BIH), supported by the non-profit organisation NFUH Wimbum Europe, is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Located in the North-West region of Cameroon, this school has 400 pupils and faces major challenges, exacerbated by the…

  • Fair Energy 24: Ta’adoh

    We are delighted to announce that the solar electrification project at Ta’a Doh primary and nursery school, supported by the ASBL ‘Les Enfants de Cœur de Mama Anna Massap’ (ECMAM), is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Located in the village of Bamessingué in Mbouda, this school has 445 pupils and already benefited from…

  • Fair Energy 24 : Project Bandjoum Lendi is finalised !

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    We are delighted to announce that the Pewohaze solar electrification project, in collaboration with Caring Hearts, is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Since 2019, this organisation, based in Diksmuide, has been actively committed to improving access to education and drinking water in Cameroon. We are delighted to announce that the Lendi farm (Douala,…

  • Fair Energy 24 : La référence

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    We are delighted to announce that the solar electrification project for the La Référence bilingual school group is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Located in Nkomassi, on the outskirts of Yaoundé, this school, founded in 2005, has 330 pupils and 24 members of staff. Faced with frequent power cuts and high costs, the…

  • Fair Energy 24 : Zalom

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    This project was 100% financed on 3 December 2024. We are delighted to announce that the solar electrification project for the Actions-Puits pour tous les Peuples reception centre and school in Zalom is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Located 15 km from Yaoundé, these two establishments cater for more than 350 children and…

  • Fair Energy 24 : Banka

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    This project was 100% financed on December 3, 2024 We are delighted to announce that the solar electrification project at the CEBEC primary and nursery school in Banka is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! Located in Baham, this school has 87 pupils and suffers from frequent power cuts, seriously affecting learning and equipment.…

  • Fair Energy 24 : KamerH20

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    We are delighted to announce that the Mbangweu drilling project is part of our Fair Energy 2024 campaign! This project, supported by the KamerH20 association, aims to provide more than 150 families in the village of Bamena, in the western region of Cameroon, with reliable access to drinking water. Thanks to a solar-powered pumping system,…

  • UP! Lokal expands to the Osseghem/ Basilica district

    We are excited to announce that UP! Lokal continues to expand its network of grocery stores to offer even more choice and proximity to our customers. You can find our products today at Kaboul Mini Market, a warm and friendly grocery store located at 457, chaussée de Gand, 1080 Molenbeek. You will discover every week…

  • UP ! Lokal on the road towards other neighborhoods with Milou

    Spring evolution for UP! Lokal with the acquisition of this cargo bike, called Milou, which will facilitate logistics for the collection of unsold vegetables from our grocers and the delivery to them of fruit juices and other dry products. Beyond improved and carbon-free urban logistics, Milou provides valuable services in our “street marketing” actions to…

  • UP! Energise in 2023: The big toe in Cameroon’s water.

    UP! Energise in 2023 is the first launch of a green and reliable investment proposal for the diasporas. This first “Energise Cameroon” exercise was launched with the Belgian-Cameroonian company Solarly. UP! Energise in 2023 is the launch of “Energise Cameroon”, supported for 18 months by the Business Partnership Facility managed by the King Baudouin Foundation.…

  • UP! Lokal, the basket offer is now in place.

    During the first quarter, Up! Lokal has completely overhauled its communication strategy, which has led to an increase in demand for subscription baskets in the Cureghem district. In fact, we have set up actions on the ground, including the distribution of flyers in the Cureghem district and the organization of stands in front of our…

  • First solar project “Energise Cameroon” installed at the school “L’Œil de l’avenir”, Nkozoa Cameroon.

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     The Association of Dynamische Kameroense Vrouwen (DKV) of Ostend, with the support of Urban Product vzw, is pleased with the installation of solar panels in the school “L’Œil de l’avenir” in Cameroon, providing sustainable access to electricity in the school and the neighborhood. The primary school with 300 pupils on the outskirts of Yaoundé, the…

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

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    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

  • UP Diaspora Economics #2 : 27/02/24 17:30-19:00 Growfunding, Anspachlaan 178, 1000 Brussels

    The second edition of our café-débat took place on 27 February. The discussions were varied and captivating, covering a wide range of subjects that aroused the interest and curiosity of all participants. Many thanks to our speakers Thanks to our moderator Thanks to all the other participants

  • Growfunding campagne – Ferme du Nyong

    Fair energy to ferme Nyong Contribute to the local autonomy of the cooperative eco-farm in Nyong (Cameroon). Fair Energy unites the efforts of the diaspora and other Belgians for stable, green electricity, a lever for socio-economic impact over there and better cohabitation here. Founded 8 years ago by Mr. Elvis Beko, a member of the…

  • UP! Lokal in 2023, it is …

    UP! Lokal en 2023 is two old friends, full of ideas and ambition. UP! Lokal in 2023 is the introduction of organic products in the Cureghem district of Anderlecht, thanks to two UP! grocers who have decided to embark on this crazy adventure with us and place their trust in us. UP! Lokal in 2023…

  • UP! Lokal, lauréat 2023 of Be Circular

    Be Circular is more than just financial support. It also means tailor-made support for each winner, so that they can benefit from personalized advice to help them make the most of their project. Thanks to this support, UP! Lokal will continue to expand not only in the Cureghem district of Anderlecht, but also in other…

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