A joint initiative between Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Forward7 to promote the adoption of LPG as a cleaner, safer alternative to traditional fuels such as firewood and charcoal. The program was implemented across Edo and Imo States in southern Nigeria, covering seven local government areas.
Our approach places community awareness at the center, helping families move away from the negative impacts of traditional cooking toward more sustainable, opportunity-driven livelihoods.
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Leveraging TV, radio, and newspapers to reach millions.
Conducted in markets and government offices to better understand barriers to adoption.
Town hall meetings with community leaders and influencers.
Training 140 local volunteers (20 per area) to act as clean cooking ambassadors in their communities.
of over 200 million through newspapers and 1.2 million via TV.
with 16,000 individuals and 2,285 households through door-to-door outreach.
LPG usage in Edo State increased from 35% to 48%, and in areas such as Oredo, from 47% to 76%.
Women made up 65% of the target audience, with a 37% adoption rate, reflecting their key role in household cooking decisions.
A sustainable future begins with the "Empowering Africa" initiative, which is a collaboration with the Saudi Ministries of Communications, Information Technology, and Health, represented by Seha Virtual Hospital. This initiative involves joint field visits to various African countries, works to provide clean cooking solutions, connectivity, E-Health, and E-Learning solutions.
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Through its Research and Publications Program, Forward7 works to address knowledge gaps in the clean cooking sector by transforming comprehensive field data into research and studies that help accelerate the transition to clean cooking in target communities.
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Forward7 encourages Saudi university students to take part in fieldwork by offering opportunities to join our field trips to communities in African countries.
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The Funding Opportunities program connects funders with innovative clean cooking projects, aiming to accelerate access to sustainable and safe solutions for underserved communities.
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