Environmental Sustainability

Over 80% of households in Zambia rely on firewood or charcoal for cooking, contributing to deforestation and household air pollution—both major health and environmental concerns. Women and girls are most affected, spending hours collecting firewood daily, which limits time for school, income-generating activities, and rest.

To address this, ChildFund, through the Kafue Child Development Agency, is implementing the Community Adaptation to Alternative Sources of Energy (CAASE) Project in Kafue District.

The project equips families with biodigesters that turn organic waste into clean biogas for cooking and nutrient-rich slurry for farming. This shift reduces pressure on forests, improves agricultural productivity, cuts down household energy costs, and promotes equity in domestic roles.