simple. small. sustainable. solutions that empower people.
smallsolutions is a social enterprise that aims to provide affordable renewable energy products and services to underserved populations at the grass roots level in East Africa.
We are working with local community groups and stakeholders to create sustainable local energy infrastructures that will provide affordable clean energy alternatives to the biomass and kerosene based lighting and cooking methods currently in use.
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We are currently planning 12 pilot interventions in Uganda over the course of 12 months that will include sensitization, awareness and microbusiness development activities aimed at reducing indoor air pollution and dependence on traditional fuels and building a sustainable clean energy infrastructure.
The interventions will take place at the sub-county level in rural areas and should have an initial direct impact on about 20-25,000 households with incomes less than $3 per day.
Each project area will be monitored and evaluated to assess challenges faced and lessons learned so that at the conclusion of the pilot we can develop best practices and lessons learned for future replication and scaling.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
Demonstrations, awareness and sensitization activities will be used to begin a dialogue with the communities to create interest in cleaner and more efficient cooking and lighting alternatives (solar cooking and lighting and more efficient stoves) and increase awareness about the benefits of reducing traditional fuel consumption.
Through community awareness activities and the development of micro energy enterprises, we hope to mobilize a broad cross section of the community and create a self-sustained supply infrastructure for the distribution of alternative technologies.
None to date. We plan on working with research institutions and other organizations to offer a range of quality products.
At the beginning of each intervention, we would like to document a baseline from which we can measure improvements and success in reducting indoor air pollution and improving overall health. We are interested in more information about different monitoring techniques, standards and processes.
Relevant Publications or Studies
None noted
Our Contribution to the Partnership
Share results, lessons learned and best practices of the currently planned interventions, marketing, awareness and dissemenation strategies. Interested in project collaborations and networking with other organizations to expand the impact of our mission.
