DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Towards a better life for poor families in Son Tay, Ha Tay Province

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Energy saving ovens SWU, VGRRC and DED enabled 100 poor families in Son Tay to construct energy saving ovens in 2002 Farmer, SWU team and DED staff

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Traditional cooking One kitchen is shared by all females living in one household: grandmother, housewife and daughter(s) Smoke produced from traditional open fireplaces causes eye inflammations and chest infections among the women working in the kitchen Traditional fire place, made redundant after the installation of an energy saving oven

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Sources of energy Traditionally, women in Son Tay use rice straw, dry grass and fuel wood as sources of energy for cooking and heating The same fuels can be used with this type of oven, but as it is more fuel-efficient, less is needed Mrs. Ha is preparing for cooking

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Technology adapted women’s needs Ovens are built from concrete, placed against the wall of the kitchen building Complete meals can be prepared without problems The openings are made to measure and require no new pots and pans Mrs. Hoa, President SWU and DED staff in a farmer’s kitchen with new oven

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. HugoChimney A properly constructed chimney should be higher than the roof and have a protective cover to prevent rainwater, leaves and pests (rats etc.) from entering In Son Tay, various materials are used: bricks, metal or earthenware pipes

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo Direct impact Reduced fuel demands eases the workload of the women who collect it More efficient use of fuel wood results in considerable savings for the household Women are less exhausted and spend more quality time with their families The reduction in pollutants improves the health status of the women who work in the kitchen Women in Kim Son, Son Tay transport the fuel wood needed on their way back home from work in the factory

DED, VGRRC & SWU Son Tay: For a better life by S. Hugo For a better life ALL THE FEMALES living in a household enjoy better living conditions from an investment of VN Dong (13 US$) A farmer preparing a meal