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[[Alec Gagneux]], a resident of [[Switzerland]], Has been involved with introducing solar cooking to [[Haiti]]. In particular he helped facitate the constrcution of a [[Scheffler Reflector Solar Cooker]] workshop in Hinche in 2010.
 
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[[Alec Gagneux]] of [[GloboSol]] is an expert in the construction of [[Scheffler Community Kitchen]]s.
   
 
==Recent news and developments==
 
==Recent news and developments==
[[File:Haiti_Scheffler_project_2012,_1-31-13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Scheffler reflector project installed in Haiti 2010 with help from [[Alec Gagneux]].]]
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[[File:GlobolSol_solar_food_dryer_India,_11-26-13.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Alec Gagneux]] of [[GloboSol]] worked with local craftspeople to build a solar food dryer in in Madhya Pradesh, [[India]].]]
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*'''November 2013: GloboSol introduces solar cooking technology and bio-mass stoves in Madhya Pradesh, India''' - [[Alec Gagneux]], of [[GloboSol]], spent several months at one of the Ekta Parishad ashrams in the city of Katni in central [[India]] last spring. He demonstrated the value of using the simple technologies of solar cooking, solar food drying and bio-mass stoves. With the help of local craftspeople, the group assembled their own food dryers and solar cookers. During his stay, Alec met local residents who were willing to organize more demonstrations at local schools, intended to help draw the attention of local political leaders. Read more at:[[Media:Report_India_2013.pdf|Report India 2013]]
[[File:Haiti_Scheffler_training_2010,_1-31-13.jpg|thumb|300px|Students at the 2010 workshop assemble the [[Scheffler Reflector Solar Cooker]]]]
 
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*'''January 2013: Scheffler reflector installed in Hinche, Haiti''' - [[Alec Gagneux]] helped facitate the construction of a [[Scheffler Reflector Solar Cooker]] at a workshop held in Hinche from August 10, till October 15, 2012. The first reflector got installed just next to the workshop in front of the cafeteria of the education center. The students themselves installed the second reflector in an orphanage in the village of Dospalais. The students were supervised minimally in order to make the workshop as self-reliant as possible. They also received information about possible [[income generation]] approaches to be able to raise their standard of living. The economic possibilities, and also the importance of family planning, were integrated into the education program. [http://api.ning.com/files/0LqC-refGBtMKxAmDaCg0RZGfWrFfYvV4Xi96u5HRmyMFby-wepCbAMwkZ8krp5MwiP8D94KumJwGS65wFsduUBd2BVqgg7Y/ReportHaiti2010.pdf Read more of the project. A portion is English, but it is primarily in French.]
 
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[[File:Haiti_Scheffler_project_2012,_1-31-13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Scheffler Community Kitchen installed in Hinche, [[Haiti]]]]
 
[[File:Haiti_Scheffler_training_2010,_1-31-13.jpg|thumb|300px|Students at the 2010 workshop assemble the [[Scheffler Community Kitchen]]]]
 
*'''January 2013: Scheffler reflector installed in Hinche, Haiti''' - Alec Gagneux helped facitate the construction of a [[Scheffler Community Kitchen]] at a workshop held in Hinche, [[Haiti]] from August 10th through October 15th, 2012. The first reflector was installed in front of the cafeteria of the education center. The students themselves installed the second reflector in an orphanage in the village of Dospalais. The students were supervised minimally in order to make the workshop as self-reliant as possible. They also received information about possible [[income generation]] approaches to be able to raise their standard of living. [http://api.ning.com/files/0LqC-refGBtMKxAmDaCg0RZGfWrFfYvV4Xi96u5HRmyMFby-wepCbAMwkZ8krp5MwiP8D94KumJwGS65wFsduUBd2BVqgg7Y/ReportHaiti2010.pdf Read more about the project in French with a summary in English].
   
 
==Audio and video==
 
==Audio and video==
 
*'''January 2003:''' [http://solarcooking.org/media/broadcast/default.htm?gagneux Audio interview with Alec Gagneux]
 
*'''January 2003:''' [http://solarcooking.org/media/broadcast/default.htm?gagneux Audio interview with Alec Gagneux]
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==See also==
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*[[GloboSol]]
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==Contact==
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{{See|GloboSol}}
 
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Alec Gagneux of GloboSol is an expert in the construction of Scheffler Community Kitchens.

Recent news and developments

GlobolSol solar food dryer India, 11-26-13

Alec Gagneux of GloboSol worked with local craftspeople to build a solar food dryer in in Madhya Pradesh, India.

  • November 2013: GloboSol introduces solar cooking technology and bio-mass stoves in Madhya Pradesh, India - Alec Gagneux, of GloboSol, spent several months at one of the Ekta Parishad ashrams in the city of Katni in central India last spring. He demonstrated the value of using the simple technologies of solar cooking, solar food drying and bio-mass stoves. With the help of local craftspeople, the group assembled their own food dryers and solar cookers. During his stay, Alec met local residents who were willing to organize more demonstrations at local schools, intended to help draw the attention of local political leaders. Read more at:Report India 2013
Haiti Scheffler project 2012, 1-31-13

The Scheffler Community Kitchen installed in Hinche, Haiti

Haiti Scheffler training 2010, 1-31-13

Students at the 2010 workshop assemble the Scheffler Community Kitchen

  • January 2013: Scheffler reflector installed in Hinche, Haiti - Alec Gagneux helped facitate the construction of a Scheffler Community Kitchen at a workshop held in Hinche, Haiti from August 10th through October 15th, 2012. The first reflector was installed in front of the cafeteria of the education center. The students themselves installed the second reflector in an orphanage in the village of Dospalais. The students were supervised minimally in order to make the workshop as self-reliant as possible. They also received information about possible income generation approaches to be able to raise their standard of living. Read more about the project in French with a summary in English.

Audio and video

See also

Contact

See GloboSol.