Project name

Energy-saving stoves and community outreach

for the reduction of deforestation rates and the improvement of villagers' health

Main participants

51 families

Village/s

2

Months

9

Overview

The project helped reduce deforestation rates and improve family health by increasing people’s capacity to make energy-saving stoves, cook healthier meals and care for the environment.

Participating villages: Bella Vista and Trio in the Toledo District.

Key activities and deliverables

51 families gained access to an energy-saving stove and learned how to build them. A representative of each household participated in educational sessions centered on cooking healthy meals, healthy habits, and environmental topics.
Two schools acquired a cooking area with two energy-saving stoves and cooking set to strengthen their feeding program.
70,591 people at the local and national levels were reached via social media with project-related messaging.

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* For more information on this project, please refer to our progress reports and social media updates