Under Construction!

15 May, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

Today I went to visit the factory in Kigali where our Rwandan Improved Cook Stoves are manufactured. The Ruliba Clays factory is better know in Kigali for manufacturing clay bricks and roofing tiles, but now they have a new product being manufactured- the CO2balance Cook Stove. With their existing expertise in the manufacturing of clay… Read the full article >


Travel Preparations

9 May, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

Nothing can beat getting out into the villages where our projects have been implemented, and seeing the projects in action first-hand! Being based in the UK and implementing our projects, we often hear stories, see photos and receive reports about how successful the projects are from our local partners and in-country staff. . . but there… Read the full article >




“Umuganda”

28 March, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Rwanda

CO2balance has been working in Rwanda for several years now, and as a company, we really enjoy learning about the unique cultures and practices of the country. . . Tomorrow is the last Saturday of the month. Here in the UK, people may be planning to go shopping, take a day trip, or perhaps see… Read the full article >


Over 1,000 Stoves in Rwanda!

21 March, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

The number of stoves distributed in the first Rwandan project area has now passed the 1,000 stoves mark! Since implementation started earlier in the year, a total of 1,125 stoves have been delivered to communities in the Bugesera District, with more stoves on the way every 2 weeks, including another delivery today! With stove production… Read the full article >


Collecting New Stoves

7 March, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

The eagerly awaited stove delivery in Bugesera, Rwanda arrived on time at the end of last week, and families have been finding new ways to transport their stoves back to their houses! Here, the stoves are strapped on the back of bicycles to transport to the nearby village!



Preparation in Rwanda

21 February, 2014 | elliekowalski
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

After a very successful first distribution of stoves in our Rwandan Improved Cook Stove Project, preparation has got underway for the next delivery. Above, our locally recruited Community Project Officers start working on plans for getting the next 450 stoves into the households. . . this will be a busy month for them, as another… Read the full article >




His Excellency welcomes CO2balance Project

21 January, 2014 | CO2balance
Categories: CO2balance, Rwanda

                     Suzanne and Ellie from co2balance, along with our Climate Corporation partner, have recently had the pleasure to meet the High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the UK. At a recent meeting in London, co2balance shared their experiences in Rwanda and the details of our latest project, and received a great response! As… Read the full article >


New Year, New Faces

3 January, 2014 | CO2balance
Categories: CO2balance, Rwanda

The new year not only brings new stoves to families in Rwanda but also a new colleague into our Nairobi office. The deadline for applications closed on the 1st of January 2014 and the level of applications has been very high. Keep following to see who will be unveiled as our new Project Development Coordinator…..


Manufacturing underway in Rwanda

| CO2balance
Categories: Improved Cookstoves, Rwanda

The manufacturing of our first batch of Rwandan stoves is well underway in the factory in Kigali. Once the stoves are completed, they will be transported directly to the communities, where families will be able to start the New Year with their new efficient cook stove!