By William Logai Ochieng | Executive director
Thanks for your recent generous gift to Stop Cook stoves from Killing in South Sudan.
Only months ago an alleged coup in South Sudan has left hundreds dead, and many in the region concerned for what the coming months may bring for the world's youngest country.
More than one million people have been forced from their homes by the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the UN says. Of these, 803,200 have been displaced within the country, and another 254,000 have fled to neighboring countries, according to the latest UN report. It warns that the situation is likely to get worse as the violence continues.
The project aim is to improve the village cooking methods, improve health, and protect the environment by training women in clay stove production skills. Trainees returned to share their learned skills in clay stove production with other women in Magwi County to enhance food cooking and improve health.
These women are returning to Uganda because of uncertainty in South Sudan, now turned entrepreneurs to make clay stove to sell to make a living and pay their children's school fees. They are lead by Knight Itwari a trainer, who has turned entrepreneur from her base in Namboole in the outskirt Kampala.
The clay stove is a potential income generation because its demand is constant and has a wider market in South Sudan and Uganda. These women have applied for microcredit run by Hope Ofiriha financed by our microfinance partner, Deki.
Before they get into the venture, they need sufficient knowledge of the work involved in order to make a good business. Hope Ofiriha trains them to learn about the technical aspects and procedures to ensure success. We will also continue searching for two women from Magwi to train in Uganda to have a skill to make clay stove as we did before.
In the next quarter a new field progress report will be posted so you get to know what impact your contribution is making changes in the field.
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By William Logai Ochieng | Executive director
By William Logai Ochieng | Executive director
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