Uganda National Alliance on Clean Cooking
Promotion of Clean Cooking Solutions
Supported by United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Background
This ongoing project funded by FAO aims to increase the adoption of clean cooking solutions and reduce reliance on wood biomass. The campaign includes market activation campaigns, exhibitions, and capacity-building workshops across Uganda, with specific focus areas including Kampala, Jinja, Mbale, Gulu, and Mbarara, promoting modern energy-efficient cooking technologies such as Improved Biomass Stoves, Electric Pressure Cookers, Ethanol Stoves, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Project Activities
1. Regional Awareness Campaigns
The project kicked off with a regional awareness campaign in Jinja District. This campaign included a one-day activation drive and a five-day exhibition from July 1st to July 7th, 2024.
The campaign featured live cooking demonstrations, promotional activities, and community engagement to educate the public about the benefits of clean cooking solutions.
Following Jinja, similar campaigns will be conducted in Mbale, Gulu, and Mbarara, with each region showcasing the benefits and availability of clean cooking technologies tailored to local needs.
2. Capacity Building Workshops
On August 15th, 2024, UNACC organized a capacity-building workshop at Hotel Africana, Kampala, attended by 71 members. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful bidding processes in the clean cooking sector.
3. Engagement with Local Leaders
During the Jinja Clean cooking exhibition week that happened between 1st July to 7th July, UNACC actively engaged with local leaders at Jinja Central Market to ensure the success of the campaign.
Meetings with market leaders and community representatives provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by the community in adopting clean cooking technologies. These discussions highlighted the need for flexible financing mechanisms and the importance of after-sales support.
Partnerships with Media Institutions: UNACC Teams Up with UBC to Raise Awareness on Clean Cooking Technologies
From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) served as the venue for a dynamic five-day exhibition aimed at promoting clean cooking technologies.
This event was an essential platform for both media professionals and the general public to learn about and experience innovative cooking solutions.
From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) served as the venue for a dynamic five-day exhibition aimed at promoting clean cooking technologies. This event was an essential platform for both media professionals and the general public to learn about and experience innovative cooking solutions.
The exhibition showcased a diverse range of clean cooking technologies from leading companies such as Enerave Enterprises Limited, Wesgas, Checkin Africa, Ecostove, Detra Energies, Ecowave Appliances, and Ebenezer Energy Saving Stoves. Attendees had the opportunity to explore and purchase various products, including approximately 300 kg of briquettes, 40 improved cook stoves, 18 cleaner stoves (Biolite stoves), one ethanol stove, two gas cylinders, five electric pressure cookers, and two volcanic rock stoves.
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