Human Interest Stories

16 hours ago by smokelesscookstove_team How about some 'Smokeless chulah' cooked chai on a pleasant Sunday afternoon??? Less smoke, less wood consumed but the same earthy flavours and a beautiful rocket fire! #smokelesscookstoverevolution #ngo #maharashtra
1 week ago by smokelesscookstove_team Quoting 'Desmond Tutu'.."People of conscience need to break their ties with corporations financing the injustice of climate change... It makes no sense to invest in companies that undermine our future" because we need to now build a Life-Sustaining Society! Photo courtesy: @rhea .gupte in Dharwad, Karnataka #smokelesscookstoverevolution #ngo #climatechange
2 weeks ago by smokelesscookstove_team According to a recent research, Adivasis represent 8.6 percent of India's population but account for more than 40 percent of those displaced since independence. They experience the highest rates of poverty, malnutrition, and child mortality. And yet, their struggles are often hidden from the public eye. India's 73rd Independence Day has to be; needs to be more about everyone! It definitely has to be more about women and children; about inclusive development for marginalized and remote communities! We bring some beautiful pictures of our work with the Vasava tribes of Dediapada, Gujarat during our pilot project of eliminating smoke from
2 weeks ago by smokelesscookstove_team Her kitchen is where she spends most of her life... And the other half is spent in gathering firewood to light the fire in her kitchen! India's 73rd Independence Day has to be; needs to be more about everyone! It definitely has to be more about women and children; about inclusive development for marginalized and remote communities! We bring some beautiful pictures of our work with the Vasava tribes of Dediapada, Gujarat during our pilot project of eliminating smoke from their kitchens! Pics shot by our volunteer @shad___fatima #independenceday #india #sdgs
1 week ago by smokelesscookstove_team Community cooking is an integral part of our culture. Many tribal communities get together on occasions to cook together. There is also singing, dancing and games along side! Through our work at Smokeless Cookstove Foundation, we get to be part of many such occasions, giving us a fascinating glimpse of food and culture. In this picture, group of women belonging to Korku Tribes in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh get together to cook on our Smokeless chulah for a tribal food festival. #tribal #culture #food