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Our work is focused on sharing practical knowledge, enabling sustainable practices, and creating opportunities for rural families to thrive in agriculture, clean energy, digital literacy, and environmental conservation.

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No. 1

Smart Sustainable Agriculture

FADECO’s Smart Sustainable Agriculture Program empowers rural farmers in Karagwe and beyond to transition to climate-smart, profitable, and environmentally conscious agriculture. 

We combine digital innovation, post-harvest technology, and agroecological practices to help smallholder farmers reduce losses, improve incomes, and protect natural resources for future generations.

Post-Harvest Value Addition  
– Solar fruit/vegetable drying  
– Farmer-built processing units  
– Affordable packaging skills

Digital Market Access  
– Price updates via Mkulima+ App  
– Cooperative bulk marketing strategies

Organic & Eco-Friendly Farming  
– Natural pesticide production  
– Biogas from farm waste  
– Composting and regenerative practices

Farmer Training & Youth Empowerment  
– Hands-on workshops for youth and women  
– ICT-enabled agricultural learning  
– Peer-to-peer mentoring models

We’re Working Toward

✅ 3,000+ farmers trained in post-harvest & organic practices  

✅ 5 solar drying hubs established in rural wards  

✅ 2,000 farmers connected to real-time market data  

✅ 30+ women/youth-led agri-business startups launched  

✅ 300 biogas/compost units introduced for climate-smart farming

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No. 2

Energy Saving Stoves & Climate Action

Tanzania is experiencing a serious biomass energy crisis, driven by rising firewood demand from households, institutions, and industries. The unsustainable harvesting of wood contributes to deforestation, climate change, and household air pollution.

FADECO addresses this challenge through the design and construction of energy-saving stoves that drastically reduce firewood consumption, lower emissions, and promote healthier living environments.

We work with:

  • Households
  • Schools and health facilities
  • Restaurants and small businesses
  • Prisons and military barracks

Benefits of Energy-Efficient Stoves

  1. Our improved cookstoves are designed to reduce firewood use by 50–60% compared to traditional three-stone fireplaces. Key advantages include:
  2. Significant Firewood Savings (up to 60%)
  3. Lower costs for families and institutions
  4. Faster Cooking Times with better heat retention
  5. Smoke Elimination, leading to healthier kitchens
  6. Accident Prevention by replacing open fires
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Types of Energy-Efficient Stoves

1. Institutional Stoves

Designed for high-volume cooking, these stoves maximize fuel efficiency and cut fuel costs by up to 60%. Most institutions recover their installation investment within a year due to savings. The design also improves air quality by containing smoke and can be tailored to the specific needs of the institution.

2. Domestic Stoves

Simple, affordable, and built using locally available materials, these stoves are ideal for rural households. They: Use up to 50% less firewood Reduce and contain smoke They are easy to construct and maintain Can be designed to heat multiple cooking surfaces by guiding hot smoke efficiently Optional: Add before/after photos of a traditional cooking setup vs. an improved stove.

No. 3

ICT Development & Youth Empowerment

The FADECO Tech Empowerment Camp (F-TEC) is a transformative training program designed to bridge the digital divide and empower rural youth in the Kagera Region with practical digital and environmental technology skills.

In addition to training, FADECO is actively working to connect rural schools to the internet, enabling sustained digital learning, expanding ICT access, and opening the door to global opportunities for students and teachers alike.

Program Purpose

  1. To equip rural youth and schools with the tools, skills, and infrastructure to thrive in the digital economy through:
  2. Basic ICT and computer literacy
  3. Web & mobile development
  4. Creative media & storytelling
  5. School internet installations & Wi-Fi hubs
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Our Impact Goals by 2026

✅ Train 500+ youth in rural ICT & green tech  
✅ Support youth-led projects in agriculture & energy  
✅ Expand digital access in Karagwe communities  
✅ Broadcast youth-created content on FADECO Radio