Join as a Member

ACCESS Coalition Membership

Join a Pan-African Movement for Inclusive Energy Access

The ACCESS Coalition is a growing network of civil society organisations, advocacy groups, research institutions, community-based organisations, youth-led movements, women’s rights organisations, and development partners working together to advance universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

Value Proposition

Our members are united by a shared commitment to ensuring that energy transitions are people-centred, gender-responsive, climate-just, and inclusive of underserved communities.

By becoming a member, your organisation joins a trusted coalition shaping policy,
strengthening accountability, and influencing national, regional, and global energy access
decisions.

Who Can Become a Member?

Civil society organisations (CSOs)

Community-based organisations (CBOs)

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Research and policy institutions

Youth-led and women-led organisations

Climate justice and clean energy advocacy groups

Professional associations and networks

Social enterprises working on energy access

Why Join ACCESS?

As a member, you will gain access to:

Policy and Advocacy Platforms

Participate in national, regional, and international policy processes on energy access, clean cooking, distributed renewable energy, climate finance, and just transition.

Capacity Strengthening

Access trainings, webinars, peer learning, evidence tools, and policy engagement resources designed to strengthen your advocacy and technical capacity.

Strategic Partnerships

Connect with governments, development partners, multilateral development banks, and peer organisations across Africa and beyond.

Knowledge and Evidence

Benefit from research, policy briefs, strategy documents, and data-driven insights to support evidence-informed advocacy.

Visibility and Collaboration

Showcase your work through coalition platforms, campaigns, events, and knowledge-sharing forums.

Member Responsibilities

All ACCESS members are expected to:

Uphold the coalition’s values and mission
Participate actively in coalition meetings and thematic working groups
Contribute evidence, insights, and experiences from their contexts
Support joint advocacy and communication efforts
Promote gender equality, inclusion, and accountability
Respect coalition governance structures and decisions

Membership Benefits at a Glance

Access to regional and continental advocacy spaces
Participation in donor and policy dialogues
Training on MDB and government engagement
Shared learning across countries and regions
Opportunity to co-create campaigns and policy positions
Access to coalition communication tools and resources

How to Apply

Interested organisations can apply for membership by submitting:

Organization name and registration details
Country/region of operation
Brief organizational profile
Key thematic areas of work
Contact details
Statement of interest in joining ACCESS

Please send your application to:

Email: communications@accesscoalition.org
Subject Line: ACCESS Coalition Membership Application