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| − | The '''Welfare Society for Disabled People''' (WSD) continues to spread solar cooking throughout Uganda. The society has 10 solar cooking trainers, who teach using a variety of cookers. The WSD has been identifying and mobilizing members who are interesting in solar cooking. Over 170 groups have been organized and are ready to use solar cookers. In 2002, the WSD warmly received visitor Eric Glumstrom -- a student from Colorado, USA -- who was initiating a solar cooking project in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee camps. Camp leaders indicated a willingness to distribute solar cookers to camp residents and assist with the project. The WSD is grateful to Mr. Glumstrom for funds and equipment he provided them. The WSD is currently exploring a partnership with Sun Ovens International, which has expressed an interest in helping spread solar cooking in Uganda. To help further their work, the WSD is in need of vehicle support, additional training and communication equipment. |
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| + | Welfare Society for the Disabled People has changed its name to '''Welfare Society for Solar Development''' (WSD) to better represent its new mission and goals. Since 1998 this group has helped over 10,000 people in Uganda and over 1500 in Congo and 1500 in refugee camps to solar cook. Since January 2009 the organisation has distributed [[Cookit|CooKits]], [[Sun Oven]]s, and parabolic cookers to new member groups in the urban and rural regions of western [[Uganda]], including the refugee camps (settlements)and taught over 2000 people. Demonstrations and training workshops, as well as advocacy efforts, including displays in various shows, have increased in number as our member base has grown. Per request from our members, we have introduced and intergrated improved household energy-saving stoves, [[Rocket Stove]]s, and burners which do not produce smoke or heat during cooking. Such stoves allow for a safer and more environmentally friendly method to cook indoors and during the rainy season. Our organization is currently in need of a laptop computer, low-cost aluminum foil, powder coated aluminum, and other materials. |
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| − | The Welfare Society for Disabled People<br> |
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| − | Tel: (256) 77-891381 |
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| + | *To produce hot cooked food. |
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| + | *To construct and distribute integrated energy saving stoves and burners. |
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| + | *To organize international study tours to developed countries to educate people about solar technology. |
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| + | ==News and recent developments== |
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| + | * '''January 2011:''' [[Busobozi Tegras]] writes that WSD is seeking funding for capacity building and project expansion. Donations can be given in lieu of gifts to friends and family. WSD will e-mail you a thank you card that can be presented to the recipient. For details, send an e-mail to [mailto:busobozitegras@yahoo.com busobozitegras@yahoo.com]. |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Busobozi Tegras]] |
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| + | Welfare society for Solar Development<br /> |
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| + | [[Busobozi Tegras]]<br /> |
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| + | Tel (office): +256 4410399<br /> |
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| + | Tel (mobile): +256 774952023 |
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Welfare Society for the Disabled People has changed its name to Welfare Society for Solar Development (WSD) to better represent its new mission and goals. Since 1998 this group has helped over 10,000 people in Uganda and over 1500 in Congo and 1500 in refugee camps to solar cook. Since January 2009 the organisation has distributed CooKits, Sun Ovens, and parabolic cookers to new member groups in the urban and rural regions of western Uganda, including the refugee camps (settlements)and taught over 2000 people. Demonstrations and training workshops, as well as advocacy efforts, including displays in various shows, have increased in number as our member base has grown. Per request from our members, we have introduced and intergrated improved household energy-saving stoves, Rocket Stoves, and burners which do not produce smoke or heat during cooking. Such stoves allow for a safer and more environmentally friendly method to cook indoors and during the rainy season. Our organization is currently in need of a laptop computer, low-cost aluminum foil, powder coated aluminum, and other materials.
Goals:
- To produce hot cooked food.
- To construct and distribute integrated energy saving stoves and burners.
- To organize international study tours to developed countries to educate people about solar technology.
News and recent developments
- January 2011: Busobozi Tegras writes that WSD is seeking funding for capacity building and project expansion. Donations can be given in lieu of gifts to friends and family. WSD will e-mail you a thank you card that can be presented to the recipient. For details, send an e-mail to busobozitegras@yahoo.com.
See also
Contact
Welfare society for Solar Development
Busobozi Tegras
P.O. Box 403
Hoima
Uganda
Tel (office): +256 4410399
Tel (mobile): +256 774952023
Email: busobozitegras@yahoo.com