Ngara Jatropha Foundation is involved in the promotion of Jatropha Curcas cultivation in Ngara district, in the north west of Tanzania. The objective is to have each household plant 500 Jatropha plants. After 2 years, the seeds harvested will be pressed to provide about 300 litres of oil which will be used as fuel for lanterns and cooking stoves. There will be a long term solution to the problem of indoor air pollution and deforestation for fuel wood. In addition, green house gas emissions will also be reduced.
Contact Information
The Ngara Jatropha Foundation is a district level initiative aimed at the rural population of Ngara district in Kagera region, north west Tanzania. At present th eemphasis is on seedling distribution and sensitization.
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Ngara Jatropha Foundation plans to seek support for the growers of Jatropha Curcas by way of assistance in acquiring appropriate lanterns and stoves.
Ngara Jatropha Foundation has conducted some preliminary research and discovered that well designed lanterns and stoves will result in beneficial standardization of cooking, heating and ventilation technologies and techniques.
Cooking with stoves using Jatropha Curcas oil will greatly reduce smoke emissions and thereby help to save lives.
Relevant Publications or Studies
Ngara Jatropha Foundation does not have any publications at the moment. However, a district Jatropha project plan for the years 2007/2008 to 2009/2010 is under preparation and will be available by end June 2007.
Our Contribution to the Partnership
Ngara Jatropha Foundation is currently positioning itself to partner with any institutions which support the cultivation of Jatropha Curcas in Ngara district and the use of Jatropha products.
