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Project Summary: Wema efficient cook-stoves, Kenya
Most families in the county of Nakuru, Kenya still use traditional three stone fires for cooking,
water purification and cleaning. Besides the fact that this process consumes large amounts of
firewood it also has negative impacts on social and economic wellbeing. Women and children,
who are generally responsible for cooking, often have to spend lots of time collecting firewood,
which could otherwise be used for developmental activities. Three stone fires also pose significant
health risks as they produce large amounts of smoke, which can lead to serious respiratory
diseases.
In this project World Vision will address the above problems by promoting energy efficient cookstoves to households in Wema ADP, in Nakuru County, Kenya, through established micro-finance
institutions, helping to make them affordable to local users. Furthermore, this project will be
implemented under the Gold Standard carbon credit body, ensuring that the social,
environmental and economic impacts are measured as well as guaranteeing the long term
sustainability of the project through carbon finance.
The specific stove model will be selected as part of the initial stakeholder consultation to ensure
that it meets the needs of the beneficiaries. The stove will reduce the amount of wood consumed
by approximately 50% and significantly lower indoor pollution from smoke, which will in turn
reduce daily firewood costs and prevent illnesses.
In addition to contributing to climate change mitigation through the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions, this project will provide a number of co-benefits:
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Reduced deforestation and degradation of surrounding forests, as less wood will be
needed for cooking.
Reduced soil erosion, flooding and nutrient loss caused by deforestation.
Reduced health risks from indoor pollution from smoke.
Improved wellbeing due to reduced cooking and fuel collection time.
Reduced risks associated with fuel collection.
Reduction in injuries caused by cooking on open fires.
Promotes gender equity as women are generally responsible for kitchen duties.