Physical Health Uganda Project #75578

Clean Cookstoves for Rural Women in Eastern Uganda

by The Girl Child Foundation Uganda

Project Report | Jun 12, 2026
LIGHTING THE PATH TO HEALTHIER HOMES THROUGH CLEAN

By Othieno Gerald | Project Leader

This reporting period marked an important step toward improving the health and well-being of rural families in Eastern Uganda. Women participated in practical training sessions on constructing improved cookstoves using affordable, locally available materials. These stoves significantly reduce indoor smoke and require much less firewood than traditional cooking methods. As a result, households are experiencing cleaner kitchens and safer cooking environments.

Beyond the technical training, women also received entrepreneurship skills to help them transform stove production into a source of income. Participants learned business planning, customer engagement, and marketing strategies, enabling them to reach more households within their communities. Early successes are already emerging as trained women begin producing and selling cookstoves locally.

Community awareness campaigns have further increased interest in clean cooking technologies. Families are learning about the health risks associated with smoke exposure and the environmental benefits of reducing firewood consumption. Many households have expressed enthusiasm about adopting the improved cookstoves due to their affordability and efficiency.

The project continues to create meaningful change by improving health outcomes, reducing environmental degradation, and empowering women economically. We are grateful to our donors whose support is helping build healthier families and more sustainable communities throughout Eastern Uganda.

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Jun 12, 2026
EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN THROUGH CLEAN COOKING SOLUT

By Othieno Gerald | Project Leader

We are pleased to share significant progress from our clean cooking and women’s economic empowerment initiative in Eastern Uganda. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, rural women have begun acquiring practical skills to construct and use improved cookstoves made from locally available materials.

During this reporting period, participating women received hands-on training in stove production, installation, and maintenance. The improved cookstoves are designed to reduce indoor air pollution, consume up to 50% less firewood, and increase cooking efficiency. As a result, families are spending less time and money collecting or purchasing fuel while benefiting from healthier cooking environments.

In addition to technical skills, women participated in entrepreneurship and business management training to help them establish sustainable income-generating activities through the production and sale of improved cookstoves. Several trainees have already started reaching households within their communities, creating new opportunities for economic independence and leadership.

Community awareness campaigns have also been conducted to educate families about the health, environmental, and economic benefits of adopting clean cooking technologies. These outreach efforts have generated growing interest among local households and community leaders, encouraging wider acceptance of improved cookstoves.

The project is contributing to reduced exposure to harmful smoke, decreased pressure on local forests through lower firewood consumption, and improved livelihoods for women and their families. Moving forward, we aim to expand training opportunities, increase community outreach, and support more women entrepreneurs to meet the rising demand for clean cooking solutions.

We are deeply grateful for your continued support in helping create healthier homes, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future for rural families in Uganda.

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