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Darfur Women Network

Report:GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund

Project: Safe stoves update

Background and Needs Assessment

Many Darfur refugees in Chad rely on traditional cooking methods that are inefficient and harmful to health and the environment. Safe stoves offer a cleaner, safer, and more efficient alternative. Additionally, the economic situation in the camps is challenging, with limited opportunities for generating income. This project addresses these issues by producing safe stoves and using the income generated to  improving livelihoods and fostering economic growth.

Darfur Women Network partnered with GlobalFiving to execute Safe Stoves in Darfur Refugees camp in 2024

Goals and Objectives:

• Produce 3,200 safe stoves over seven months.
• Provide a sustainable cooking solution for Darfur refugees.
• Generate income for the production group.
• Use the income to improving livelihoods.

Target Population:

• 3200 Darfur refugee families living in camps in Chad .

Activities and Services:

• Safe Stove Production: The group will manufacture 800 safe stoves per month, with a total target of 3,200 stoves.
• Income Generation and Business Development:
• Economic Empowerment:40 women produce safe stoves.
• 40 women produce 20 safe stoves each time
• Handicrafts and Artisan Goods: Create and sell traditional crafts and handmade items.
• Small Retail Shops: Set up small shops selling essential goods and groceries.

Implementation Plan:

Detailed Timeline:

• August 2024: Produce 800 safe stoves per month.

• Empowering Resilience: Safe Stoves Production Amidst Adversity
• Darfur Women Network, a community-led organization, is making significant strides in the Darfur refugee camps in Chad through its Safe Stoves Project. This initiative not only economically empowers refugee women but also protects mothers and daughters from the dangers associated with collecting firewood.
• Key Achievements:
• On July 6, 2024, 40 courageous refugee women, who have been involved in making safe stoves for over a decade, made a groundbreaking decision. For the first time, they chose to continue stove production during the rainy season—a challenging and risky period. Despite the difficulties, they were determined to generate income to sustain their families.
• Today, on August 22, 2024, we are proud to report the successful completion of the first stage of their plan. The women have fulfilled their commitment by producing and delivering 800 safe stoves to our staff in the camp. With the income earned, they can now provide food, clothing, and other essential needs for their families. These women are the only ones in the camp currently earning an income, showcasing their resilience and determination.
• Their success goes beyond personal gain; it is a significant achievement for the entire community. By choosing to produce safe stoves during the rainy season, these women have proven themselves to be agents of social change, challenging and transforming the community’s perception of women. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/XS6irfZPaC8
• Together, we are fostering hope, resilience, and empowerment in the Darfur refugee camps, one safe stove at a time.

0n August24-27,they completed distribution of 800 safe stoves to 800 refugee mothers.

As a result, we completed the first stage of making and distributing 800 safe stoves

• Reducing incidents of violence against women,
•  Improving health outcomes by reducing smoke inhalation,
• Enhancing economic empowerment for women.
• Reducing fire flam on houses due to an open fire using traditional stoves
• Reducing firewood consumption
• Environment preservation
• Changing the perception of community toward women
• Developing teamwork, decion making, and resiliency
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• Determine Desired Outcomes: Specify the expected outcomes, such as a reduction in cooking-related health issues, increased income for women producing stoves, and improved safety for women and children.

• Achieve a 75% reduction in firewood consumption in households using safe stoves.
• Monitor and report on firewood usage before and after the introduction of safe stoves. their trips from four or five to one trip a month. During using traditional stoves, mothers and girls walked to forest  to collect firewood four or five times a month, for those who received safe stoves they reduced their trips from four or five times a month to one time. They collect firewood from short distance and small sticks compared with the one traditional stoves consume. Cont ribute to the conservation of local forests and natural resources

Now , our team is preparing to excute the second stage of making and dustrubuting800 more safe stoves

[Opening Scene: Soft instrumental music playing, with images of Darfur refugee camps and women engaged in various activities, like cooking and making stoves.]

Narrator: In the refugee camps of Darfur, many families face daily challenges that go beyond survival. The traditional cooking methods they rely on are not only inefficient but also pose serious health risks and environmental damage. But a change is happening. Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Darfur Women Network and GlobalGiving, a new, safer way of cooking is transforming lives.

A scene of women assembling safe stoves.]

Narrator: Introducing the Safe Stoves Project—a community-led initiative aimed at providing a sustainable cooking solution for Darfur refugee families living in Chad.

Representative: "Our goal is to produce 3,200 safe stoves over seven months. These stoves are cleaner, safer, and more efficient. They are not just stoves; they are a lifeline. They reduce smoke inhalation, protect women and girls from the dangers of collecting firewood (Rape and hostile attacks), and contribute to preserving our environment."

Footage of women working together, molding and assembling stoves.

Narrator : Forty brave women, many of whom have been part of this initiative for over a decade, are leading the charge. Despite heavy rains and other challenges, they made a bold decision on July 6, 2024, to continue stove production during the rainy season. Against all odds, these resilient women completed the production and distribution of the first 800 safe stoves by August 22, 2024.

Narrator: The income earned from this initiative allows these women to provide for their families—food, clothing, and other essentials. They are currently the only ones in the camp with a source of income, setting a powerful example for the entire community.With each safe stove distributed, we see a tangible reduction in firewood consumption—up to 75%. This means fewer trips to the forest, reducing the risk of violence against women and girls, and less strain on our local environment.

Before the introduction of safe stoves, mothers and daughters made four to five trips a month to collect firewood. Now, they only need to go once a month, collecting from shorter distances and conserving our precious natural resources.Beyond the tangible benefits, this project is fostering social change. The women have become agents of transformation, challenging traditional perceptions and demonstrating the power of community resilience and teamwork.

Together, we are building a brighter future—one safe stove at a time. Join us in our mission to empower women, protect our environment, and foster hope and resilience in the Darfur refugee camps.

Darfur Women Network and GlobalGiving: Transforming Lives, One Safe Stove at a Time.

[Link: https://youtu.be/XS6irfZPaC8]

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Darfur Women Network

Report: GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund

Project: Safe Stoves Update

Background and Needs Assessment
Many Darfur refugees in Chad rely on traditional cooking methods that are not only inefficient but harmful to their health and the environment. The Safe Stoves project offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient cooking methods. The economic conditions in the refugee camps are also dire, with few opportunities for income generation. This project addresses these issues by producing safe stoves, empowering women economically, and improving their livelihoods through income generation.

Project Partnership and Timeline

Darfur Women Network partnered with GlobalGiving to execute the Safe Stoves project in the Darfur refugee camps in 2024.

Goals and Objectives:

• Produce 3,200 safe stoves over seven months.
• Provide a sustainable cooking solution for Darfur refugee families.
• Protect refugee women and girls from rape and hostile attacks
• Generate income for 40 women through the production of safe stoves.
• Improve the livelihoods of women through income generated from safe stoves.

Target Population:

• 3,200 Darfur refugee families in Chad.

Activities and Services:

• Safe Stove Production: 40 women will manufacture 800 safe stoves per month, with a total of 3,200 stoves to be produced by the end of the project.
• Income Generation: The women producing safe stoves will use the income earned to support their families. This will include food, clothing, and other essential needs.
• Economic Empowerment: In addition to stove production, the women can also produce handicrafts and artisan goods to sell in small retail shops.

Implementation Plan and Key Achievements

Timeline

• August 2024: The production of 800 safe stoves per month began.
• July 6, 2024: 40 refugee women decided to continue stove production during the challenging rainy season.
• August 22, 2024: The first 800 safe stoves were successfully produced and delivered. These women are currently the only income earners in the camp.

        Watch this a video, you will witness the incredible journey of 40 refugee women who, despite adversity, have produced 800 safe stoves to empower their community and protect their environment. https://youtu.be/XS6irfZPaC8

 Key Achievements

• Reduced smoke inhalation for families, improving health outcomes.
• Reduced incidents of violence, including rape and hostile attacks, due to fewer trips to collect firewood.
• 75% reduction in firewood consumption for households using safe stoves.
• Conservation of local forests and natural resources, with families reducing firewood collection from four or five times per month to just one trip.
• The project has improved the economic situation of women, empowering them to provide for their families.

Environmental Impact
The Safe Stoves project has significantly reduced the use of firewood and preserved the local environment by lowering the demand for large quantities of firewood used with traditional stoves.

Social Impact
The decision made by the women to produce stoves during the rainy season reflects their growing empowerment. Their resilience and teamwork have shifted community perceptions of women as agents of social change.

Distribution of the safe stoves:

As of August 24-27, 2024, Darfur Women Network has completed the first phase of producing and distributing 800 safe stoves. The next phase will focus on producing and distributing 800 more stoves to refugee mothers.

Watch this video https://youtu.be/2btz6ogXFOk: to learn more about the Safe Stoves project and how it has impacted and  transformed the lives of refugee women in Chad.

Darfur Women Network and GlobalGiving are proud to continue their mission of providing hope, resilience, and economic empowerment to the Darfur refugee camps. Together, we are transforming lives—one safe stove at a time.

Next Steps:
Prepare for the second phase—production and distribution of 800 additional safe stoves.

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