Elleviate poverty in the community

Umande Trust foundation funded the Huruma self help group association in Bungoma, Kimilili. Many women benefited. They introduced Traditional Energy Development organisation to introduce culturally acceptable and fuel efficient stores for domestic and commercial use. The goal was to elleviate the burden on women to collect firewood and reduce health risk from smoke emissions. Most villagers currently use a three stone fireplace that uses only about 10percent of its energy potential.

Location: Kimilili, Bungoma, Kenya