Project's area of focus: Using Solar Energy for Cooking Fuel in Kenya
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.
Expected Outcomes
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
Project Contact
Anne B. Njeri,
Finance and Administration Officer
AMREF Building, Wilson Airport, Langata Road P. O. BOX 27576 Nairobi, 00506
Kenya
254-20-609520, 60465
AMREF Building, Wilson Airport, Langata Road PO Box 27576 NairobiKenya506 Kenya
254 20 6009520 Organization's Homepage
Organization's Mission
AfriAfya's vision is to have universal and equitable access to quality health and development information to create informed, empowered and healthy communities, contributing to social transformation. AfriAfya's mission is to link information processes with communication technologies (ICTs) to generate, manage and disseminate information in rural and marginalized communities by innovatively applying modern and traditional information and communication technologies.
Organization's Programs
AfriAfya has set up community information resource centers to identify needs and to supply relevant health and development information in rural communities. These are equipped with ICT equipment and community change agents trained in its use, and in documenting and sharing information within communities. Support in application of the information is provided, as well as ongoing monitoring of the usefulness of the information provided. Local content produced is shared with other communities.
Organization's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
Using Solar Energy for Cooking Fuel in Kenya
Organization Statistics
Financial Statistics
Ms. Stephanie Nduba,
Director
Founded in 2000
Employees: 11
Volunteers: 122
Other funding sources: Grants, Consultancies Religious Affiliation: no affiliation
Personnel Overview
Ann Thuo - Information Officer
Ann identifies development information needs from community members. She gathers and re-packages relevant content and disseminates it to the communities using appropriate technology in a timely manner. She is pursuing a post-graduate degree on community communications for development.
