Climate protection projects: Collaboration with myclimate
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Savings groups enable women to afford efficient cook stoves in Kenya
A community savings and loan association was created for the rural communities in the Siaya region in western Kenya as part of this project. These savings associations are important because people in rural areas would not otherwise be able to get a loan from a normal bank as they lack a fixed income as security. Women in particular benefit from the savings and loan association, because the secure financing options enable them to become independent. On average, the 15 women meet two to four times a month. They join forces to form "financial institutions" that make joint decisions and empower each other. As a result, many of them can now afford things like medical care, school fees, high-quality seeds or an efficient stove.
In rural communities, cooking is traditionally done on open fires, which consume vast amounts of firewood. Locally made stoves lead to a reduced demand for firewood, which protects local forests and reduces CO2 emissions. This saves households money and frees up time for collecting firewood, while the more efficient combustion process significantly improves air quality inside homes.
