Potential Energy
Non-profit OrganizationsKampala, Uganda11-50 Employees
Potential Energy is a non-profit organization based in Kampala, Uganda, that aims to improve lives through the deployment of technology in developing regions. Formerly known as the Darfur Stoves Project, it seeks to bring life-improving technologies to underserved communities and supports local enterprises in the manufacture and distribution of household technologies, such as clean cookstoves. The organization positions itself within the non-profit sector by focusing on equitable technology access and workforce development within local markets. Its activities target communities in need of practical, accessible solutions that can enhance daily living through improved household technologies, reflecting a mission to leverage technology for broad-based benefit. In addition to its mission, a notable recent development includes appointing a new president in early 2022, reflecting organizational leadership transition while continuing its local-embedded approach to technology deployment.