2024
Annual Report
Dive into Student Energy’s 2024 Annual Report to see how young leaders are driving a just energy transition.
Strengthening Roots, Expanding Horizons
2024 marked a pivotal chapter in our journey, as we proudly celebrated 15 years as a global youth-led non-profit organization. We deepened our role in empowering youth as a leading global youth-led organization, and broadened our horizons to work toward a just energy transition.
720+
youth from 93
countries engaged
Delivered
1,100+
coaching hours
across all programs
CAD $130,000
direct to youth
supports awarded
Message from the Board Chair and Executive Director
“In this moment of transformation, Student Energy’s mission remains clear: to meet young people where they are, and provide programming and community that empowers them to meet the moment and become leaders in advancing sustainable and just energy solutions.”
Our Programs Around the World
Discover the global impact of Student Energy. Interact with our programs map below to see where young leaders are driving change and find participants from our initiatives around the globe.
Our Impact at a Glance
Student Energy’s impact is reflected across 6 main outcomes, each reflecting our commitment to the real needs of young people in the energy transition. Explore the pods below and get to know the impactful stories of young people in our network.
86% of program participants felt more connected to their peers and a stronger sense of community
“Our Student Energy Chapter at UADY based in Mexico hosted the Water and Nature Fairs, a series of events in collaboration with Va por la Tierra aiming to promote environmental and energy education in primary and secondary schools in Yucatán. Attendees participated in educational games related to environmental conservation, energy, and SDGs. This event fostered a strong sense of connection and knowledge sharing among peers.”
Student Energy Chapter at the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY)
85% of program participants reported an increase in their knowledge and understanding of the energy system
“One of the key points of the Fellowship was being able to have an idea and bring this idea to a work plan. It was not like studying, it was like discovering a bit more about the knowledge I already had, so I had the possibility to deepen it.”
Lorenzo Albertini, 2024 Fellowship participant
84% of program participants gained greater confidence and a sense of empowerment
“Since winning the Student Energy Innovation Jam, YSEM has grown its reach through strategic partnerships, mentorship programs, and hands-on training. We are now focused on scaling impact across Africa by strengthening university partnerships, fostering research collaborations, and deepening industry engagement in e-mobility and sustainable energy.”
Esther Wanza, Team Lead of Youth for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (YSEM), SES 2023 Innovation Jam winner
82% of participants reported that the programs had a positive impact on their professional skill development
“[Student Energy’s Career Training program] provided a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to skill development and career preparation. Engaging with industry experts, participating in hands-on projects, and receiving constructive feedback were highlights that contributed significantly to my professional growth.”
Salah Bounouh, 2024 Career Training participant
82% of program participants indicated an increase in their ability to initiate and implement a project
“With the guidance and mentorship of the SEGP team, our project team was able to raise additional funds through the ATCO Community Energy Fund and, therefore, increasing our project scope by a whopping 71%! This experience laid a foundation for our student group and provided a scalable template that we can use for future community projects.”
Kareem Youssef, University of Calgary team, Guided Projects Cohort 2
80% of program participants experienced stronger intergenerational connections and collaboration
“I met a lot of different Indigenous youth from across so-called Canada and meeting all these individuals really has opened up my mind, showed me new ways of thinking, given me new ideas formed from connections, and I am really grateful for this experience and happy to be a part of this space.”
Tikkan Morriseau, SevenGen 2024 delegate
Our Strategic Pillars: 2024 Achievements
2024 saw us staying true to our “roots”, our people, our systems, and foundations, while boldly expanding our “horizons”, new pathways paved for championing growth and youth innovation across the globe. Here’s how we drove change across our four strategic pillars:
Global and Local Community Building
In 2024, Student Energy strengthened its community engagement both locally and globally. We fostered vital connections at the SevenGen Indigenous Youth Energy Summit and through our Net Zero in our Neighborhood and Chapters initiatives. On a global scale, we welcomed a record-breaking 1,600+ applications for our Fellowship, engaging over 550 youth participants, and launched our digital Programs Map to showcase youth-led projects worldwide.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to bring the Student Energy Summit (SES) to Latin America for the first time, convening in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Career Pathways and Grantmaking for Youth
Recognizing the financial and structural barriers youth face in the energy sector, we mobilized over $130,000 in direct to youth funds in 2024, including wraparound support and honorariums for accessible programs. We deepened mentorship and coaching initiatives, establishing robust regional pathways in Canada, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa for our Guided Projects and Career Training programs. We worked strategically with partners like Global Mentorship Initiative and New Energy Nexus to create tailored pathways connecting youth to mentorship and employment opportunities.
Beyond direct funding, we acted as a bridge to help youth leverage additional supports through partnerships with organizations like UNDP, Youth4Climate, and ATCO.
Strong, Supportive Organizational Systems
We strengthened our organizational roots, transforming financial systems with QBO implementation, enhancing transparency through refined revenue recognition and quarterly budget narratives. Alongside that, we organized internal team-led trainings and management coaching, enabling us to steward CAD $3.11 million in funding across 2024 and 2025.
High-Impact Communications and Pathways for Youth Engagement
We revolutionized how we share our story and engage with youth globally by streamlining our communications with firm timelines and standards, boosting our efficiency and digital reach. We launched the Closing the Gap report, and the Youth Cities Challenge, alongside activations at key global events including New York Climate Week. We also began developing a podcast and documentary series to further amplify youth voices, and launched our new website in early 2025 for our growing global community.
Our Unique Value Proposition
This year’s achievements underscore our unique value proposition: leveraging an unparalleled global network of 50,000 young energy leaders to drive tangible youth-led change. When young people are given the tools, resources, and platforms, they have the power to be strong drivers of climate action and solutions.
Explore our Full Impact
Ready to dive deeper into the stories and strategic insights that shaped Student Energy’s 2024 journey? Download our complete Annual Report for a comprehensive look at how we’re working with young people in a just energy transition.
