A global initiative led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accelerate the transition to clean cooking, aiming to reach 15% of the world’s population affected by energy poverty by 2030 and create lasting improvements in their quality of life.
Enabling communities worldwide to access affordable clean cooking solutions by building strong global partnerships and delivering large-scale, transformative projects that provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy.
Providing clean cooking solutions that are both economically and environmentally sustainable, ensuring long-lasting impact and improving quality of life.
Supporting community development by strengthening collaboration at every stage of our projects, empowering stakeholders, and building true, long-term community sustainability.
Leading global projects with governments and the private sector to reduce energy poverty and advance the Sustainable Development Goals, using innovative approaches and close oversight to ensure meaningful impact for the communities we serve.
Reducing the cost of electric and gas stoves powered by LPG, solar energy, and biogas.
Advocating and raising awareness of the benefits of clean cooking through training programs.
Supporting the adoption of a regulatory landscape for clean cooking solutions.
Helping to secure a reliable source of clean cooking.
Enabling and supporting the private sector to achieve economic growth.
Highlighting and promoting the initiative's main mission of "providing affordable and clean energy" by organizing workshops and events locally and globally.
We consistently aim to drive change globally by making a positive impact in the communities of the countries we serve. This transformation goes beyond enhancing public health by lowering harmful emissions from burning coal and wood; it also encompasses the economic and educational opportunities generated through international collaborations to innovate and deploy sustainable technologies and solutions, helping millions achieve a decent standard of living.
It is the everyday heroes, the women, the families, and the communities, that truly shape the narrative of a nation. They stand to gain the most from initiatives like the clean cooking solutions we champion. By transitioning to cleaner methods, these people can seize opportunities for education and economic empowerment. For many years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a partner in the region, and the legacy will continue with an initiative that promises to provide clean cooking solutions for a brighter, cleaner future for communities worldwide facing urgent challenges
Forward7 is dedicated to supporting the United Nations in its mission to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and enhancing the quality of life for everyone. The number 7 specifically represents the seventh SDG, which focuses on ensuring "affordable and clean energy." Forward7 strives to reach this objective by fostering international collaboration to provide clean cooking solutions for millions across the globe.
As part of a strategic effort to document global development impact, Forward7 is working with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to feature its projects on the Saudi Aid Platform. This collaboration strengthens the presence of clean energy solutions in humanitarian aid and highlights the initiative’s impact on the communities it serves.
In recognition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leadership in sustainability, Empowering Africa, one of Forward7’s flagship initiatives, was awarded first place in the 2025 World Energy Community Awards in the “Driving Impact and Amplification” category, following strong competition from entries representing 12 countries and 13 other Saudi initiatives. The award recognizes initiatives that accelerate a just energy transition and transform knowledge into measurable, real-world impact.
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