Community engagement

The implementation approach emphasizes community-facing interaction, awareness and practical household-level adoption of clean cooking solutions.

SDG alignment

SDG 1 · No Poverty

Lower fuelwood expenditure and time burden; saved time can be used for livelihood and income activities.

SDG 3 · Good Health & Well-being

Contributes to reducing indoor air pollution, smoke exposure and harmful emissions.

SDG 4 · Quality Education

Time saved on firewood collection and cooking can give children, especially girls, additional time for education.

SDG 5 · Gender Equality

Reduces women’s firewood collection, cooking-related drudgery and smoke exposure.

SDG 7 · Affordable & Clean Energy

More efficient cooking technology and improved access to cleaner cooking.

SDG 13 · Climate Action

Reduction in fuel consumption and associated GHG and climate pollutant emissions.

SDG 15 · Life on Land

Lower firewood demand reduces pressure on forests and land resources.

The Foundation is positioned to build on its clean cooking experience through further CSR and community-oriented programmes in climate action, environmental sustainability, women empowerment, education, agriculture and social welfare.