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Clean cooking initiative transforms health and livelihoods for women in East Gonja
May 17, 2026
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Clean cooking initiative transforms health and livelihoods for women in East Gonja

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Key Points

  • The Eco-Flame Project, a joint initiative by World Vision Ghana and Vivo Energy, has introduced cleaner cooking technology to women in Kakoshi, Lamsi, and surrounding communities in the East Gonja District.
  • This initiative aims to improve health, livelihoods, and support national climate change adaptation by promoting energy-efficient stoves for gari production.
  • Over 200 women have been trained to build, use, and maintain these new stoves, leading to faster, cleaner, and more efficient gari production.
  • Beneficiaries report significant health improvements, including reduced coughs and eye irritation, due to eliminated smoke exposure, alongside increased incomes and reduced fuelwood use.
  • The project aligns with Ghana’s Gender policies and several SDGs, demonstrating an integrated model for health, economic empowerment, and environmental stewardship with potential for scale-up and new enterprise creation.

Why This Matters

This initiative is highly significant for Ghana as it directly addresses critical national development goals by simultaneously improving public health outcomes, empowering women economically, and fostering environmental sustainability. By reducing deforestation and supporting climate change adaptation, it contributes to a more resilient, equitable, and healthier future for rural communities, aligning with several SDGs and Ghana's gender policies.

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