Nafa Naana : Acces to energy in Burkina Faso
Lacking resources and access to a reliable electricity and gas network, the majority of Burkinabes use rudimentary lighting and cooking equipment, which has a dramatic impact on health: noxious fumes and fine particles; the environment: over-consumption of wood and charcoal, leading to deforestation; and the budget: batteries, petrol and charcoal are increasingly expensive.
Women are the first victims, as they are responsible for cooking (inhalation, fatigue) and fuel supply (long walks).
Access to clean, modern and economical energy
Since 2012, NAFA NAANA has been facilitating access for the most vulnerable to clean, modern and economical cooking, lighting, ventilation and conservation equipment, which primarily improves living conditions for women and children, helps reduce family expenses, and contributes to better air quality by reducing polluting emissions.
2023 key figures
2 455
equipped families
2 950
equipment distributed
5 792 t
of wood preserved
It works !
My restaurant is my revenge!
I started selling salads at the age of 15. Little by little, I managed to put money aside to open a restaurant. And today, thanks to the Nafa Naana solar kit, I can light up my restaurant at night and welcome more customers.
A well-lit restaurant attracts customers and improves the well-being and safety of staff and customers alike. I also bought a Nafa Naana stove so I can cook faster, without coughing, and with much lower wood consumption. My yields and profits are up, which also means I can reinvest in my breeding business.
For me, this restaurant is a great form of revenge. Today, I employ two people and the restaurant is doing well, despite rising food prices. At the same time, I’ve started to develop a poultry farming business.
Agnès Sawadogo
Last-mile social distribution
The team worked with beneficiaries to select equipment, then developed an expanded range to meet their changing needs. To make this equipment accessible to all, including the most isolated, it has developed a network of franchised retailers and partnerships with associations, microfinance organizations, women’s groups and others.
It trains retailers, runs awareness-raising sessions on the impact of lighting and cooking equipment, and offers payment facilities and high-quality after-sales service.
