Communities surrounding Banhine National Park are embracing safer, more sustainable cooking practices, thanks to a cookstove project introduced by the park and supported by the German Postcode Lottery.
These environmentally friendly cookstoves emit significantly less smoke, helping to safeguard the health of the women who use them daily.
“The introduction of the cookstoves has changed our lives because we don’t need to use a lot of firewood to cook. A little goes a long way with these cookstoves. The traditional methods we used required a lot of firewood, but now things have changed,” says Maria Fernando Mapandzene, a member of Tchai-Tchai Community.
Banhine National Park’s Community Project Coordinator, Herculano Ernesto, says the cookstove projects covers multiple bases, ensuring the well-being of both people and nature.
“The advantage of having less smoke is that it improves the air quality and reduces respiratory issues, and we contribute to a clean environment. Moreover, these stoves are beneficial during rainy days since they work efficiently in both wet and dry conditions,” he explains.
Banhine National Park is managed by Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas in partnership with Peace Parks Foundation.
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