Decent work is considered a human right, but for cooks preparing daily meals for children at schools, is a totally different reality. These workers often feel neglected, are paid low wages, working long hours standing, in an unhealthy environment…the load is a daily struggle.
Contributing to the cooks’ wellbeing is one of the achievements we support here at Simoshi towards providing a more dignified job, and a healthier environment to all those involved in the food preparation. Cooking with a 3-stone fire is the major cause of indoor air pollution, as you can see from the picture here below at St. Denis Ssebuggwago Ggaba Secondary School.
Indoor emissions are reduced by half when schools move to energy efficient cook stoves, and as seen on the second picture here posted, there is a clear benefit for the employees as their office, the kitchen, becomes a safer and decent working environment.
Before
3-stone fires are the major cause of indoor air pollution
After
An energy efficient cook stove reduces air pollution by half, providing a cleaner, healthier and safer kitchen environment.