Unemployment and the rising cost of living are significant problems in Goma, a city in troubled eastern DRC whose residents are battling poverty and conflict to maintain a normal life. But a simple cottage industry is providing communities with hope. Christian Aid Partner CBCA – the Central Africa Baptist Community - have been training cooperatives of men and women in the production of cheap, energy efficient ovens and fuel which should help improve life for them and their community. Click the link below to listen to or download this episode:
On a trip to Goma, Christian Aid communications officer Ally Carnwath visited the project and witnessed the production of the new ovens and fuel. Here he examines the potential this simple activity has to improve the lives of those involved and to tackle the growing problem of deforestation in the area. He also reflects the hopes of the production group’s members that the industry could have wider benefits for the whole community, creating stronger ties within it and helping Goma’s residents take charge of their city’s development.
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