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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a United Nations agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country.

Project Summary

A partnership between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Eco Stoves Uganda to provide refugee communities of Nakivale, Kyaka 1, Kyaka 2, and Rwamwanja in Uganda with eco stoves. Eco stoves are clean, efficient stoves that use volcanic rocks as fuel. They are designed to reduce charcoal and firewood consumption, as well as exposure to harmful smoke emissions.

The project was implemented in three phases. In the first phase, UNHCR and Eco Stoves Uganda conducted a needs assessment to determine the number of refugee families that needed eco stoves. In the second phase, the stoves were manufactured and distributed to the refugee families. In the third phase, UNHCR and Eco Stoves Uganda conducted pieces of training on how to use and maintain the stoves.

The project was very successful. Refugee families reported that the eco stoves have had a positive impact on their health. They have also reported that the stoves have saved them money on charcoal and firewood.

Overall The eco stove project is a great example of how UNHCR is working to improve the lives of refugees. It is a sustainable solution that will benefit refugee families for many years to come.

Here are some of the specific benefits of the eco stoves and the Project :

  1. They reduce smoke emissions, which can cause respiratory problems, especially in children.
  2. They save money on charcoal and firewood, which can free up resources for other essential needs.
  3. They are more efficient than traditional stoves, which means they cook food faster and use less fuel.
  4. They are durable and can last for many years.
  5. The project is also helping to reduce deforestation, as the eco stoves use less firewood.

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The Eco-stove technology is of increased efficiency which runs on solar with added benefits of lighting, mobile phone charging, FM radio and much more.

This patented technology was inspired by a philosophy and a desire to produce a rather more energy efficient cook stove whose design meets real-world cooking challenges and provides real solution to institutions and the everyday persons.
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