SmartGreen Energy Project
Overview
SmartGreen Energy Project is a climate-resilient initiative dedicated to transforming lives and protecting the environment in Dzaleka Refugee Camp and surrounding host communities. Through the production and distribution of smart stoves, eco-briquettes, and renewable energy solutions, the project reduces deforestation, improves health, and promotes sustainable livelihoods for refugee and host families.
Project Objectives
- Reduce Deforestation: Provide clean energy alternatives that lessen dependence on firewood and charcoal.
- Promote Green Innovation: Turn waste materials into eco-briquettes and sustainable fuels.
- Empower Communities: Train youth and women in clean energy production and entrepreneurship.
- Improve Health & Safety: Reduce indoor air pollution and the risks associated with firewood collection.
- Foster Climate Resilience: Build community capacity to adapt to the effects of climate change.
What the Project Does
- Produces and distributes energy-efficient cookstoves and eco-briquettes.
- Conducts training workshops on renewable energy technologies and sustainable waste management.
- Promotes awareness campaigns on environmental protection and clean cooking practices.
- Creates income-generating opportunities for women and youth through local energy enterprises.
Impact
SmartGreen Energy Project is more than an environmental solution; it’s a movement toward clean living, community empowerment, and sustainable growth. By turning waste into warmth, the project fosters safer homes, greener communities, and a healthier planet for all.