Problem

The shortage of wood in Darfur has become so severe that women have to spend their entire day searching for wood. The risk to these women of rape and other forms of assault during wood collection has been well documented.

The use of wood as a fuel source has had a devastating effect on the local environment, which has, in turn, contributed to global warming.

The Gift

This gift will provide 10 women in Darfur with "insulated rocket stoves" which will reduce the amount of wood needed for cooking by over 75%.

These stoves maximize efficiency through the use of an insulated combustion chamber built out of lightweight bricks made from a mixture of clay and other organic materials. The stoves are built through a program run by Lifeline International that teaches women how to build and use the stoves relying on a training of trainers ("TOT") model.