GESI

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Training Courses

The Clean Cooling Academy is proud to announce our new GESI courses.

From a foundation course for all, to an in-depth workshop for all stakeholders on how and why a GESI approach is essential for effective cooling and cold-chain projects/programmes and businesses.

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Courses at Clean Cooling Network

Featured GESI Courses

GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Foundation
GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Foundation

This foundation course introduces the importance of GESI in the cooling and cold-chain sector, focusing on the opportunities it unlocks. Cold-chain stakeholders need to be GESI aware, ensuring all marginalised members have equal access to cold-chain opportunities.

GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors for Policymakers
GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors for Policymakers

The course is designed for policymakers, government officials, decision-makers, and business leaders who can influence the policy reforms and facilitate the integration of GESI in the cooling and cold-chain programmes and policies. The workshop highlights the acute need for policy reforms in the cooling and cold-chain sector.

GESI Integration in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors
GESI Integration in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors

Building on the GESI in the Cooling and Cold-Chain Foundation Course, this 4-day workshop is designed to provide an in-depth training for stakeholders on how and why a GESI approach is essential for effective cooling and cold-chain projects/programmes and businesses, equipping participants with hands-on skills to integrate GESI into their work.

Headline course

We are proud to offer our first 10 day course in Refrigeration. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical principles and hands-on skills:

Refrigeration Technicians Course
18th August to 23rd September (Non-consecutive weeks)

Featured Training Courses

Applications are open for the following new courses at CCN:

Foundation in Cold-Chain
14th July 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Introduction to Forklift Driving
5th August 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Foundation in Cold-Chain Student

The Foundation in Cold-Chain course opened my eyes to the vital role that energy-efficient, sustainable cold-chains play in reducing post-harvest losses, improving food security, and strengthening Rwanda’s agri-food systems.

Train the Trainer Student

Thanks to ACES, I am more equipped to drive sustainable transformation in Rwanda’s agriculture sector. I highly encourage other professionals to join these life-changing programmes.

Events & Webinars

Exclusive lectures and workshops from the Clean Cooling team and partners.

Accelerating Clean Cold-Chains for Rwanda’s Agricultural Transformation

Following our recent successful in-person workshop at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) in Kigali, Rwanda, we are inviting you to help expand this crucial conversation by joining us online on August 7th. Webinar Overview: Rwanda’s ambitious agricultural transformation, as detailed in the government’s (MINAGRI) fifth St

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Industry Professional

It's a pleasure for me to join this community to learn more about the cold chain. Thank you for this opportunity to boost my knowledge in this field.

Photography Student

The training this last few days has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve learnt so much and growing already as a photographer and it’s all thanks to you and Mireille. I can’t wait for what’s ahead, thank you so much! - Caroline Namara