We have successfully empowered 200 households to build 200 Lorena stoves in their kitchens. These stoves support both our environmental and social goals, making them a valuable strategy in the West Bugwe forest conservation project.
With this initiative, we hope to have reduced cases of deforestation since these use less wood which means less pressure on the forest. In addition, it is a sustainable livelihood which also aligns with our forest conservation goals.
Through the training we have given them in stove construction and maintenance, we sought to create job opportunities and foster a sense of ownership and responsibility towards forest resources.
Lorena stoves, widely used in rural and developing areas, offer several advantages:
- Fuel Efficiency: Lorena stoves are designed to use less wood than traditional open-fire cooking methods. This makes them more sustainable and economical, especially in West Bugwe where we hope to reduce fuel use.
- Cost-Effective Construction: Lorena stoves are made from locally available materials like clay and sand, making them affordable and accessible for communities around the forest.
- Environmentally Friendly: By using less wood and producing less smoke, Lorena stoves help reduce deforestation and environmental pollution.
