In January 1998, Singer Rankin, along with other members of the WWF Board of Directors, visited Tanzania. While there, they were introduced to the Udzungwa Mountains Women's Development Project. Started a few years before, this program has grown from an endeavor to introduce fuel-efficient stoves to local women, to a women-based enterprise that includes a restaurant fueled by such stoves and an outreach program that includes helping women learn how to run businesses. Local women are now conse...read more
In January 1998, Singer Rankin, along with other members of the WWF Board of Directors, visited Tanzania. While there, they were introduced to the Udzungwa Mountains Women's Development Project. Started a few years before, this program has grown from an endeavor to introduce fuel-efficient stoves to local women, to a women-based enterprise that includes a restaurant fueled by such stoves and an outreach program that includes helping women learn how to run businesses. Local women are now conserving a biological treasure, protecting their source of water, and generating income for their families. WorldWomen-Work is providing general funds to support this successful win-win program.