International Clean Cooking Ambassadors Training Program
Transforming Lives Through Clean Cooking
The Challenge
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 2.4 billion people globally rely on open fires or inefficient stoves fueled by biomass like charcoal and animal waste for cooking. This contributes to household air pollution, responsible for approximately 3.2 million deaths annually as of 2020. In Ghana, nearly 80% of households use unclean fuels, disproportionately affecting women and children.
The adoption of clean cooking solutions faces resistance in rural and peri-urban areas due to cultural practices and mindsets. To address this, GrandHedge International organized the inaugural Clean Cooking Ambassadors Training Program from November 9th to 11th, 2023, under the theme "Green Education for a Sustainable Future."
Program Overview
The 2023 Clean Cooking Ambassadors Training Program offered comprehensive knowledge on climate action and clean cooking, emphasizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), clean cooking technologies, and climate change. Participants had the opportunity to engage with young entrepreneurs in the clean cooking sector, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Key Impacts
Knowledge Dissemination
Participants gained a deep understanding of clean cooking, its significance, and the challenges it addresses.
Empowering Participants
With about 500 participants, including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and advocates, the program ensured a broad impact.
Policy and Advocacy
Participants became advocates for change in their communities, pushing for policy reforms and promoting clean cooking technologies.
Innovation and Technology
The training showcased innovative cooking technologies such as improved stoves, biogas systems, bioethanol fuel, and solar cookers.
Health and Well-being
Implementing clean cooking practices reduces indoor air pollution, leading to fewer respiratory illnesses and improved overall health outcomes.
Climate and Environment
Adopting clean cooking technologies helps mitigate deforestation and lowers carbon emissions, contributing to climate action and environmental preservation.
Gender Equality
Empowering women with knowledge about clean cooking enhances their roles as change agents within their households and communities.
Collaborative Efforts
GrandHedge International partnered with organizations like ECONEXUS Ventures, Green Africa Youth Organization, 350 GROC, and Asili Kwanza Uganda.
Join Our Mission
The Clean Cooking Ambassadors Training Program by GrandHedge International is a beacon of hope. It equips participants with essential knowledge, fosters innovation, and contributes to a healthier, greener, and more equitable world.
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