Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi

by Kukula Solar
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi
Support Cleaner & Healthy Cooking in Malawi

Project Report | Sep 15, 2025
IMPROVED CLEAN COOKSTOVE BRING HOPE

By Francis Mbewe | Project Leader

In the heart of Malawi's Central Region, a simple yet transformative innovation has brought warmth and hope to countless households. Meet Amidu, a mother of three, who once struggled to cook meals for her family using traditional firewood stoves. The smoke-filled kitchen was a constant threat to her health and that of her children.


That was until Amidu received an improved clean cookstove, part of an initiative that has distributed 140 stoves to families in the region so far. The new stove has been a game-changer, reducing fuelwood consumption and minimizing harmful smoke emissions.


With the clean cookstove, Amidu's kitchen is now a safer and healthier space. Her children can focus on their studies without the constant irritation of smoke in their eyes. Amidu herself has experienced relief from respiratory problems, and she's able to cook meals more efficiently, saving time and energy.


The impact extends beyond health benefits. The reduced fuelwood consumption has also contributed to a more sustainable environment, slowing deforestation and preserving the region's natural resources. Amidu's story is just one of many, reflecting the positive change brought about by the distribution of improved clean cookstoves in Malawi's Central Region.


As the initiative continues to expand, more families will have the opportunity to experience the benefits of clean cooking, improving their health, well-being, and the environment.

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Kukula Solar

Location: Chipata, Eastern Province - Zambia
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Project Leader:
Francis Mbewe
Chipata , Eastern Province Zambia

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