Ripple Africa Promotes Energy-Efficient Stoves to Protect Malawi’s Forests
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Ripple Africa has emphasized the importance of adopting energy-efficient cooking technologies as a key strategy for conserving Malawi’s forests and protecting the environment.
During an inspection visit to Kasankha Village in Monkey Bay on Saturday, the organization showcased the success of its Changu Changu Mbaula project, which promotes the use of fuel-efficient clay stoves that require far less firewood than traditional three-stone cooking methods.
Speaking in an interview with local media, Ripple Africa’s Chief Executive Officer(CEO ), Geoff Furber, said the initiative is helping to reduce deforestation while improving the livelihoods of rural households.
> “The Changu Changu Mbaula is designed to use minimal firewood, which significantly reduces pressure on our forests and helps fight climate change,” said Furber.
Local resident Magret Esawu, who has been using the stove for over a year, praised the project for transforming her cooking experience.
> “I now use much less firewood, and cooking is faster and cleaner than before,” she said.
Since its launch in 2003, the Changu Changu Mbaula project has expanded to over 250,000 households across six districts — Mangochi, Rumphi, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, and Salima — making it one of Malawi’s most impactful community-based environmental initiatives.
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