Lifeline: Helping People Help Themselves

A Humanitarian Crisis:

Over 50% of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa lacks access to clean drinking water.

Contaminated Drinking Water:

Water-borne diseases are the leading cause of mortality for African children.

Changing The Water Africa Drinks

Lifeline's 130 wells are providing safe drinking water for about 100,000 people.

An Environmental Crisis:

Since 1990, Sudan and Uganda have each lost about one third of their forest cover.

Wood For Fuel

Almost half of Africa’s forest loss is a result of people chopping trees for fuel.

An Unending Chore:

African villagers typically spend one quarter of their time gathering wood and cooking.

Combating Deforestation:

Lifeline’s fuel-efficient stove can reduce wood needed for cooking by up to 60%.

Improving Livelihoods:

Fuel efficient stoves save over an hour a day in wood collection and cooking time.

Promoting Technological Innovation:

Lifeline’s insulated “six-brick” clay stove maximizes efficiency.

Building Local Capacity:

Lifeline has trained 50,000 African women to make and use its fuel-efficient stove.