Boot Stove Project

Eco-Stoves, sometimes known as 'Rocket Stoves' or 'Boot Stoves' are wood or charcoal burning stoves that cut carbon emissions by 50%. The stoves we make in the project are made from locally sourced clay and use culturally-appropriate clean and efficient cooking technologies which reflect sociocultural, economic and health requirements.

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Being energy efficient, they use less than half the fuel of a traditional open fire thus helping

to preserve Rwanda's diminishing wood supply.

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Economically, they help to reduce the amount

of money spent on fuel and the amount of

valuable time spent cooking or fetching wood.

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These boot-shaped stoves produce less smoke

in often poorly ventilated homes and help

reduce respiratory diseases. They also help to

prevent serious accidents as there is no open

flame to fall into.

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In 2016 The Goboka Rwanda Trust supported

a project to train local people in the

manufacture of these stoves, and this training

continues. Stoves can be sold for a nominal

amount thus providing a small income for the

participants and stimulating local economy.