Approximately eighty percent ofCambodians live in rural areas with limited access to cleanand affordable water and energy. Thirty-four percent of therural population lives below the national poverty line onless than 2,367 riels ($0.60) per day. Even though Cambodiais a low income country, the cost of electricity is one ofthe world's highest due to limited domestic energyresources. Over ninety percent of energy used for cookingcomes from wood and charcoal, contributing to increaseddeforestation. Women traditionally shoulder the burdens ofcollecting wood and cooking in Cambodian society. They toproduce ceramic cook stoves with the goal of empoweringwomen spend an average of three to four hours a day onenergy-related activities such as gathering fuel wood,boiling water, and cooking. This report identified theunique role women play in rural Cambodian households, anddescribes a pilot initiative, reducing deforestation andpollution, and promoting healthier more vibrant communities.
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