We are pleased to present Bold Transition, the inaugural magazine of the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN), launched at the Youth Sustainable Development Conference (YSDC) 2025 in Nairobi. This issue highlights youth-led innovations and women’s leadership that are delivering practical, scalable clean-energy solutions across Africa.
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A movement, not only a magazine
Bold Transition is a platform for youth voices, field-tested innovations and policy ideas that accelerate a just energy transition. The issue features entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers who are translating climate ambition into tangible community outcomes.
Cover story — Damilola Ogunbiyi
In a substantive interview, Damilola Ogunbiyi discusses leadership, data-driven decision making and the critical importance of youth inclusion to achieve universal energy access. Her comments underscore the need for strong partnerships, measurable targets and solutions that serve local needs.
“When you are the only woman in the room, numbers speak loudly.” — Damilola Ogunbiyi
Hear from our co-founders
Hear a brief message from our co-founders, Damilola Hamid Balogun (CEO) and Durodoluwa Femi-Ajala (Co-founder). They introduce Bold Transition, outline YSDN’s mission, and invite young leaders and partners to join the movement.
Youth innovation spotlight
Kiru Energy — Providing dependable solar systems for homes and small businesses paired with maintenance services and flexible financing to reduce barriers to off-grid electrification.
Eco-Learn — Integrating sustainability and energy literacy into school curricula to prepare the next generation of technicians and community leaders.
Ecoresin Biopolymers — Converting cassava and waste plastics into compostable packaging, demonstrating circular-economy solutions with local value creation.
Each spotlight includes technical approaches, community outcomes and pathways to scale.
Women championing energy and climate
This issue profiles women leaders across the energy sector—from utility-scale project development to community energy programs. Their accounts emphasize skills development, local ownership and mechanisms to expand women’s participation in clean energy entrepreneurship.
