Areas of Impact
Unlocking Opportunity for Clean Energy
Supporting African businesses to bring healthier cooking methods to more families.
Bettering Human Lives Foundation provides catalytic funding to small businesses and entrepreneurs working across the clean cooking value chain in Africa. Our support helps support businesses as they innovate, expand, and grow.
Impact Opportunity
Clean Cooking in Ghana
Ghana has a population of 34 million. 78% of the population—approximately 27 million Ghanians—prepare their daily meals with polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood.
Impact Opportunity
Clean Cooking in Kenya
It is estimated that about 80% of Kenyan households depend on firewood for cooking and heating. The Kenyan Ministry of Health estimates that 21,500 premature deaths occur yearly because of air pollution due to cooking.
Primary Fuels Used by Households in Kenya
- Wood 65%
- Charcoal 10%
- LPG (Propane) 19%
- Kerosene 6%
- Other 0.6%
Impact Opportunity
Clean Cooking in Zambia
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Zambia has a population of approximately 19 million. Over 80% of Zambian households — many of which rely on firewood or charcoal — prepare their daily meals with polluting fuels. Only about 9% of households use clean cooking fuels and technologies.
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