Gorilla

 Hi, I’m Tuver.

As you know,the  stoves improve family economics; help to preserve the forest, and also the fight against global warming.

Today, I am going to describe in more detail the fuel-efficient stove ‘Jiko Kuni Mbili’ (translating into English as ‘Two sticks stove’), which is the preferred stove of residents around the Virunga National Park.

The design of the Jiko Kuni Mbili means that: – Less wood or coal is required. – Cooking times are reduced. – Heat is efficiently conserved, as there is no air flow, and the small combustion chambers are made of clay. – All heat is directed towards the cooking pot. – There is low emission of smoke. – After cooking, ash can be carefully recovered and used for other means. For those using the Jiko Kuni Mbili: – Prepare food to be cooked in advance: hard or dry foods should be soaked in water for four hours prior to cooking, and the same water can then be used for cooking. – Measure the correct amount of water to use. – Put a small amount of charcoal or two pieces of wood into the stove. – Light the fire as usual. – Increase or reduce the intensity of fire as appropriate by adjusting the direction of the opening of the stove in accordance with the direction of the wind. – Place the pot on the stove supports. – If the cooking water overflows whilst boiling, change the direction of the opening of the stove rather than remove the lid of the pot. – After cooking, cover the embers with the pot or use earth or sand (rather than pouring water on them) – water should never be poured into the Jiko Kuni Mbili. – Remove the embers or pieces of wood to avoid wear and tear of the stove, but make sure not to shake the stove whilst doing so. – Use a piece of wood to separate the ash from the embers .

The Jiko Kuni Mbili stoves are integral to protecting the gorilla habitat in the south of the Virunga National Park from deforestation. With your continued support, the Gorilla Organization is committed to assisting Aide Kivu in producing the stoves for the benefits of the local community, the good of the environment, and the survival of the remaining wild gorillas.