Clean Cookstoves for Rural Women in Eastern Uganda

Environmental conservation and women's empowerment remain at the heart of this project. Throughout the reporting period, rural women in Eastern Uganda participated in training programs that equipped them with the skills needed to build improved cookstoves and promote sustainable cooking practices.

Traditional cooking methods place significant pressure on local forests due to high firewood consumption. The improved cookstoves introduced through this project use far less fuel while maintaining effective cooking performance. Families using the stoves are reducing their dependence on firewood, helping conserve natural resources and protect surrounding ecosystems.

Women also received entrepreneurship training that enables them to transform stove production into income-generating enterprises. Through lessons on business management, pricing, and marketing, participants are gaining the confidence to operate small businesses and expand access to clean cooking technologies within their communities.

Awareness campaigns reached numerous households with information about the environmental and health benefits of improved cookstoves. Community members learned how reducing smoke exposure can improve family health while lowering the demand for firewood collection. These educational efforts are encouraging wider adoption and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.

The combined impact of economic empowerment and environmental stewardship is creating meaningful change. Women are becoming community leaders while contributing to efforts that safeguard local forests for future generations.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our supporters. Your commitment is helping women build sustainable livelihoods, protect natural resources, and create healthier homes throughout Eastern Uganda.