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Using Solar Energy for Cooking Fuel in Kenya
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesRural women walk far for firewood or use the little money they have to buy kerosene. Deforestation is a serious problem in Kenya, causing drought, famine and poverty. Accidents with kerosene stoves cause deaths and destroy property. The emitted smoke and fumes increase the incidences of chronic cough, asthma and other allergic conditions. This project will popularize solar energy use to safeguard the environment and generate income for the women when they sell solar-powered wares. ActivitiesTrain rural women on the use of solar power and related wares that can be made and sold. Share knowledge with others on the benefits of solar power and as a means to generate income. Market the products and expertise in the country. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: £3,464 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc). ResourcesWhy this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactReducing the use of firewood and kerosene for fuel in the rural home will free time and money for use in other development activities, while safeguarding the environment. The training will provide another source of income for the rural woman. Project Message
“Our women spend a lot of time and energy in search of firewood and yet our area is very dry. Solar energy cookers and other appliances would reduce their burden and help them to earn cash.” Who is Running This ProjectContact
Sara Koki Kinagwi, Project SponsorOrganisation
Learn more about AfriAfya and the project team. Where this Project is LocatedCountry
This project is located in For more information about Kenya, read the Human Development Report on Kenya or the Wikipedia entry for Kenya. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on March 01, 2010. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on October 07, 2005. Latest Update from the FieldRE: Feeding ChildrenBy Anne B. Njeri - Finance & Administration Officer, March 01, 2010 11:39 AM
From your generous support, you empowered AfriAfya through the "Harnessing Solar Power as cooking fuel in Kenya" project to feed hundreds of children in Kilibasi Primary School, Kinango District in Kenya.
Majority of these children go to school in order to have atleast one meal a day. While teaching them how to harness solar power, we bought a variety of cooking ingredients. These were later donated to the school together with solar cooking equipment. The solar cooking equipment will allow the school administration to save money spent on fuel. These savings will be diverted either to buy food or books for the children. The AfriAfya team as well as the community of Kilibasi Primary School are very grateful for your support. The AfriAfya team would also appreciate feedback on ways we can improve our service to the marginalized communities in Kenya. Attachments: Read 12 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpSpread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog! Get this widget on: |
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