Using Solar Energy for Cooking Fuel in Kenya
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Summary
Train rural women to use solar energy as an alternative fuel and make simple solar cookers for use and sale, freeing time for income generating activities, stopping deforestation and improving health.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Rural 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.
Activities
Train 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 Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $4,534
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $52,665
Total Funding Goal: $57,200
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Reducing 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.”
- Mrs. Martha Nthenge, change agent in rural community with deforestation
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Sara Koki Kinagwi
Acting Director
AMREF Building, Wilson Airport, Langata Road
P. O. BOX 27576
Nairobi, 00506
Kenya
254-20-609520, 60465
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
AfriAfya
AMREF Building, Wilson Airport, Langata Road PO Box 27576
Nairobi,
Kenya
506
Kenya
254 20 609520
http://www.afriafya.org
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Kenya
and can also be found under 
Environment.
For more information about Kenya, read the Human Development Report on Kenya or the Wikipedia entry for Kenya.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on October 7, 2005
Latest Update from the Field
Update on Solar Cooking Demonstrations at Kilibasi Primary School
By Anne B. Njeri - Finance & Administration Officer, September 16, 2009 12:52 PM
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