In Mwanza, a city in Tanzania, many women are coming together in groups to save money regularly.
These groups, known as rotating savings groups, help women pool their resources so they can afford better cooking equipment, like gas and electric stoves.
One such advocate for clean cooking energy is Dolla Urio. She spends her time educating local food vendors, including Salome Bahati, about the benefits of switching from traditional cooking methods to cleaner options.
These clean cooking methods are not only healthier because they reduce harmful smoke but also save time and fuel.
Women in Mwanza see the power of their unity and believe that by supporting each other financially through these savings groups, they can make lasting improvements in their homes and businesses.
This collective effort is gradually shifting the community towards cleaner energy sources for cooking, which improves their health, helps the environment, and boosts their business opportunities.
Thanks to these joint savings, women in Mwanza are gaining the ability to own modern stoves that were once too expensive.
Their collaboration is a strong force for change, inspiring hope for a cleaner, healthier future for their families and the city.
