Minimize indoor smoke pollution for women health

PCS-1 distribution

People of developing countries especially from rural area are commonly exposed to high levels of household pollution for 3–7 h daily using biomass in their kitchen

Nepal is the country of village where >80% live in villages and 75% population are using the unprocessed biomass like firewood, animal dung, and some paper residue leaves of trees as a kitchen fuel . The housing structure is very vulnerable for Indoor Air Pollution( IAP )because 70% households have wooden and mud bonded house with poor ventilation. Here, the majority of populations live in countryside and they used unprocessed biomass as a cooking fuel. As a result, the situation of ARI and skin diseases has been first and second in morbidity ranks each year.

Many organizations had been conducted research to identify its implication in life of women and children specially in the rural areas. In this connection MRC Nepal has been focusing program to address the issues. The effort made by MRC Nepal is appreciated by the local government and community people. A question is raised that how it can be continued and area coverage.

Achievement:

PCS distribution

A total of 500 PCS have been supported in last 3 months period.3000 people have been benefitted indirectly. In rural area people are more benefitted as they are  rely on fuel wood.

Program monitoring

MRC staff had visited the field aiming to measure the effectiveness of PCS. It was quite effective according to buyers. Interaction also made with local government authorities. Interaction was so fruitful. In some of the areas rural municipalities had taken initiation to support

Training support

A total of two orientation training were organized before the distribution of PCS. PCS using method, and importance of PCS were discussed during orientation. A total of  50 women participated the training which is conducted in 2 events.

 Key features of Husk cook stove which is provided to community members.

• Efficiency 30.29%
• Safe money up  to 60%
• Save time and effort up to 50%
• Easy to use: No blow pipe required
• Flexibility: Portable safe and easy to carry and relocate
• Healthy cooking: Reduce smoke up  to 80% Retain the natural traditional cooking taste

Main Activity Progress

1 Activities: Distribution of portable cook stove-1

Date and Venue:  Mar, 2018 to May, 2019 in Makwanpur, Chitwon, Tanahun and Bara Districts.

Objective of the activity: Minimize the indoor smoke pollution

Remarks:  

Activities: Increase Awareness

Date and Venue: Mar, 2018 to May, 2019 in Makwanpur, Chitwon, Tanahun and Bara Districts.

Objective of the activity: Increase awareness among the community people towards adopting the environment friendly technology for cooking

Remarks: Provided training by MRC Nepal team)