Did you know 30-50% of rural water projects in sub-Saharan Africa fail within 2-5 years? That means donors are repeatedly asked to construct and rehabilitate water points, creating an unsustainable cycle of dependency on external aid.

Approximately 40% of water systems in rural Uganda fail within 2-5 years of installation. As a result, villagers are forced to drink from dirty water sources or walk inordinate distances to collect water.

It’s a fact: over 3 billion people worldwide don’t have access to safe and sustainable heating and cooking solutions. Lifeline Stove Limited (LSL) — a Uganda-based improved cookstove manufacturer — is working to put efficient energy in every home through a social enterprise model that aggregates demand and leverages market-oriented partnerships.