Partnership for Learning & Skills to advance safer engineering in East Africa (PLEASE)
We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations.
About PLEASE Project
The Partnership for Learning & Skills to advance safer engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) project is funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF). We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations. Our programs strengthen safety leadership and support sustainable technological transitions across the region.
100%
CPD Compliant & Industry-Backed
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Critical Sectors Transformed
7+
Strategic Global & National Partners
Our Focus
#1
Maritime Sector
Maritime Transformation & Safety
Driving East Africa’s transition toward green, smart, and efficient ports. We bridge the local skills gap by equipping students, professionals, and apprentices with next-generation marine engineering competencies, remote-monitoring expertise, and vital safety leadership skills.
#2
Energy Sector
Sustainable Energy Systems
Powering a climate-resilient future. We upskill engineering professionals and early-career graduates in offshore energy systems, sustainable risk management, and digital safety; ensuring local infrastructure keeps pace with rapid technological advancements.
Our Vision
To advance Safety in Maritime & Energy Systems through Skills and Innovation
Upcoming Events
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We are working with industry, professional bodies and government agencies to strengthen engineering capacity for the safe adoption of digital and green technologies across the maritime and energy sectors in East Africa.
Latest News
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PLEASE Project Hosts Successful Stakeholder Review and Validation Workshop in Eldoret
The Partnership for Learning and Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) Project, funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, successfully hosted its Stakeholder Review and Validation Workshop for Short Courses on Digital and Green Skills from June 25th–26th, 2026, in Eldoret. The event marked a major milestone in aligning academic training with the…
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Newsletter Issue 1_April 2026
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