Empowering Communities Through Clean Cooking: TANGSEN's Impact in Kibaha

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  • Published: Monday, 02 June 2025 07:29
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In a remarkable collaboration aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions, TANGSEN partnered with local government officials and village leaders to reach six wards within Kibaha District. Their mission was to gather critical insights from users of clean cooking solutions especially gas stoves that had been distributed as part of an initiative to promote clean cooking energy.

Motivated by guidance from the Kibaha District Council, this initiative was done to evaluate the real-world usage of the stoves, encourage consistent adoption, and plan for future replacements. The goal was clear to reduce reliance on harmful fuels and foster a cleaner, healthier cooking environment for both entrepreneurs and families.

The purpose of the data collection was also to begin identifying local entrepreneurs in areas such as Mlandizi, along with the possible obstacles they may be facing in adopting clean cooking solutions. Special attention was given to understanding the situation of mama lishe (informal women food vendors) and energy product sellers, who are key stakeholders in the transition to clean energy.

By gathering these insights, TANGSEN and its partners aim to better understand the current dynamics on the ground. The information will help shape future strategies to support communities more effectively whether through training, improved supply chains, or increased access to affordable clean cooking technologies.

Tangsen yachagiza matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia Pwani

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  • Published: Monday, 17 February 2025 11:31
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Yawakutanisha wadau wa nishati kujadili mikakati ya kuendeleza nishati safi na salama ya kupikia wilayani Kisarawe mkoani Pwani

Dar es Salaam. Wananchi mkoani Pwani wameshauriwa kuongeza kasi ya matumizi ya nishati safi na salama ya kupikia huku wadau wa nishati wakipendekeza mabadiliko ya sheria na uboreshaji wa mikakati ya kukabiliana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi ikiwemo ukame ili kuokoa mazingira mkoani humo. 

Afisa Maliasili Mkoa wa Pwani, Pierre Protas amesema Serikali ya Mkoa wa Pwani imekuwa ikishirikiana na taasisi binafsi kuelimisha wananchi na kupambana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi kwa kuhimiza matumizi ya nishati safi ili kuokoa mazingira. 

“Binadamu tunazidi kuongezeka, ardhi na rasilimali ni zile zile, tunasisitiiza kubadilisha nishati za kuni na mkaa na kuanza kutumia teknolojia zinazopunguza nishati hizo lakini kutumia nishati nyingine mbadala ili tuokoe mazingira kutokana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi,” amesema Protas. 

Protas alikuwa akizungumza katika warsha kuhusu kujumuisha mikakati ya kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi (CCAPs) katika mipango ya maendeleo ya wilaya (DDPs) kwa kuzingatia jinsia katika Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Kisarawe iliyoandaliwa na Mtandao wa Jinsia na Nishati Endelevu Tanzania (Tangsen) Februari 14, 2025.

Protas amesema ikiwa wananchi wa Pwani wataongeza kasi ya kutumia nishati safi watakuwa wanatekeleza malengo ya Serikali ya kuhakikisha asilimia 80 ya Watanzania wanatumia nishati safi na salama ya kupikia ifikapo mwaka 2034. 

Afisa Maliasili Mkoa wa Pwani, Pierre Protas (Aliyesimama) amesema matumizi ya nishati safi na salama ya kupikia ni njia mojawapo ya kukabiliana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi. Picha | Tangsen.

Tangsen imekuwa ikitekeleza mradi wa kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi kwa kuzingatia jinsia katika wilaya tatu za Mkoa wa Pwani: Rufiji, Kibaha na Kisawarawe tangu mwaka 2019. 

Makundi mbalimbali wakiwemo viongozi na wanawake wamekuwa wakielimishwa na kufundishwa namna ya kuanzisha miradi inayotumia nishati safi na teknolojia iliyoboreshwa ili kutengeneza ajira, kipato na kupunguza athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi ikiwemo ukame. 

Mratibu  wa Miradi kutoka Tangsen, Leonard Pesambili aliyekuwa akizungumza katika warsha hiyo amesema makundi yaliyopo kwenye jamii yafikiwe na kupewa elimu ya nishati safi ya kupikia kulingana na mahitaji yao. 

“Tuwawezeshe vijana, wanawake na watu wenye ulemavu kupata teknolojia na mitaji ya kuwekeza katika biashara za nishati safi,” amesema Pesambili. 

Pesambili amesema ushiriki wa viongozi wa Serikali wakiwemo wenyeviti wa vijiji, madiwani katika utekelezaji wa mipango ya matumizi ya nishati ni muhimu kwa sababu wana ushawishi kwenye jamii. 

“Viongozi kama madiwani wawe mstari wa mbele kutumia nishati na iwe ajenda ya kisiasa na maendeleo na wawe mabalozi wa kutumia nishati hiyo katika maeneo yao,” amesema Pesambili. 

Mratibu  wa Miradi kutoka Tangsen, Leonard Pesambili (aliyesimama) amesema elimu na teknolojia ya kisasa inaweza kusaidia kuchagiza matumizi ya nishati safi na salama ya kupikia. Picha | Tangsen.

Mtaalam huyo wa nishati na mazingira anasema Tangasen itaendelea kushirikiana na makundi yote kwenye jamii wakiwemo viongozi kutekeleza CCAPS ili kuhakikisha unajumuishwa katika mipango ya halmashauri ili kurahisisha utekelezaji wake. 

Hatua za kufuata ili kuunda CCAPS ni pamoja na kuainisha maeneo ambayo yanathiriwa na mabadiliko ya tabianchi, kufanya utafiti upembezi yakinifu na kuwasilisha matokeo kwa wadau wakiwemo viongozi na mwisho kuandaa mkakati wenye malengo, muda wa utekelezaji, bajeti na rasilimali ya kutekeleza shughuli zilizopangwa.

Naye Revocatus Samwel, muongozaji katika warsha hiyo amesema utashi wa kisiasa kuhusu nishati safi na salama ya kupikia ni muhimu ukaenda na sambamba na uboreshaji sheria zinazosimamia mazingira na nishati ili kupunguza mgongano ambao umekuwa ukipunguza kasi ya kuhamia katika matumizi ya nishati safi.

A Successful Partnership for Gender Inclusion between DON BOSCO and TANGSEN"

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  • Published: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 08:50
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Collaboration between two prominent non-governmental organizations, DON BOSCO and TANGSEN, has flourished with the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday 15th November 2024 aimed at advancing Gender Inclusion. This partnership brings together the DON BOSCO Planning and Development Office and the Tanzania Gender and Sustainable Energy Network (TANGSEN), both of which share a commitment to empowering marginalized communities.

Since the signing of the MoU, the collaboration will make significant strides in promoting Gender Equality and sustainable development. The two organizations have worked closely to design and implement programs that ensure Youth, Women and Girls are equipped with the skills and resources needed to thrive in energy-related sectors, as well as in broader community development efforts.

Through joint initiatives, such as training workshops, awareness campaigns, and community outreach, the partnership has fostered an inclusive environment where gender equity is not only prioritized but actively pursued. This continued cooperation between DON BOSCO and TANGSEN will serve as a model for other organizations seeking to drive social change through collaborative efforts.

 

Reviving the TWG: A Strategic Step Toward Sustainable Energy and Gender Equality

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  • Published: Monday, 02 December 2024 10:43
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TANGSEN, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy (MoE) and key energy nexus sectors, has successfully revitalized the Technical Working Group (TWG), originally established in 2018. This revitalization is a significant step toward advancing the development of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Gender Action Plan (GAP).

The inaugural meeting, held on 26 November 2024 at the African Dream Hotel in Dodoma, which brought together representatives from three pivotal ministries: The Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children, and the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government. Additionally, key affiliated institutions under the Ministry of Energy participated, including the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA), Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Rural Energy Agency (REA), Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).

As a unified TWG, these team members are dedicated to reviewing the SEforALL GAP and GMGs to address pressing Energy and Gender challenges. The workshop achieved significant milestones, such as fostering enhanced private sector engagement in initiatives aligned with the TWG’s objectives.

 


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