WFP FUEL-EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES As the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger, WFP cannot afford to separate the delivery of food from all the next steps needed to actually feed vulnerable households. Lack of safe access to cooking fuel in humanitarian settings has far-reaching consequences influencing long-term food security and livelihoods. WFP’s SAFE (Save Access to Fuel and Energy) programme directly addresses the challenges people face when cooking the food that is provided to them. Fuelefficient stoves prevent and mitigate many risks that are linked to the lack of access to cooking fuels. The Prakti stove, as displayed today, is an example of a fuel-efficient cookstove WFP uses within its SAFE programme.
Prakti Charcoal Stove - The Prakti charcoal stove has proved to consistently reduce fuel consumption by 47 percent and toxic emissions by over 60 percent. It is considered one of the best performing fuel-efficient stoves in Haiti based on performance, durability, usability and appeal. It is easy to transport and store, performs well while cooking large amounts of food and is available in two sizes to accommodate different cooking needs, from households to restaurant.
Fuel-efficient cookstove benefits:
If used correctly and consistently, fuel-efficient stoves can lead to a 50 percent reduction of firewood needed for cooking. Fuel-efficient stoves protect the environment by reducing firewood consumption. Fuel-efficient stoves lower the health risks that women and families are exposed to with the traditional three-stone open fire, by reducing indoor air pollution in the form of unhealthy smoke and particle emissions. Fuel-efficient stoves protect women from exposure to risks associated with firewood collection, such as gender-based violence.
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