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Water for Humans trained local volunteer вЂњpromotersвЂќ on how to build and fix the clean stoves, keeping expertise and knowledge in the region. The communities were involved in the process of fundraising, planning and construction. These clean stoves are designed to remove smoke from the house, and use less wood. The Hunger Project launched a вЂњclean stovesвЂќ (or вЂњgreen stovesвЂќ) project in four communities in the Mazateca region of Mexico with non-profit partner Water for Humans. Promote the use of clean air through вЂњgreen stoves.The Hunger Project provides training and credit, mobilizing people to adopt sustainable agricultural technology and practices, and encourages communities to demand agricultural extension services from their government. Increase access to sustainable agriculture technology.At our epicenters in Africa, Hunger Project partners create community farms, where villagers learn composting, intercropping and other methods, like drip irrigation, to improve crop yields, restore soil fertility and make the best use of scarce resources.

Promote sustainable farming practices.

In addition, in Mexico, a rainwater harvesting system-built and managed by our partners-collects water and does not require energy to operate.

Biodigesters help reduce methane emissions and prevent it from being released into the atmosphere. Coki EpicenterвЂ™s Rural Bank in Senegal partnered with the National Agency of Eco-Villages (ANEV) and the Japanese International Cooperation on a program that promotes the use of biodigesters that convert waste into renewable energy. In 2015, for example, The Hunger Project-MexicoвЂ™s regional coordinator Margarita Ruiz Lopez, and our Peruvian partner Tarcila Rivera Zea, founder of Chirapaq, joined world leaders in discussing climate change in Paris at the historic COP21 Summit. At the regional and international levels, we also advocate for the conservation of natural resources, the mitigation of the harmful effects of extractive industries, and the recovery and promotion of traditional knowledge and technology that is highly adaptable to changing climate conditions. The Hunger Project holds workshops to build our partnersвЂ™ capacity to exercise leadership, take steps to increase their resilience and formulate strategies to mitigate climate change risks.

Raise awareness of and build the capacity to adapt to climate change.

We promote sustainable farming practices, engage communities with data to encourage land reforestation, ensure access to clean water and sanitation and more. We work to raise awareness and empower rural communities through knowledge and training to adapt to climate change. The Hunger Project supports communities in becoming more resilient to the pressures of environmental degradation, including soil erosion, water pollution and unreliable or catastrophic weather patterns that affect agriculture and food distribution. In fact, research has shown that when people live in healthier environments, they lead healthier lives. Protecting and restoring our natural environment is fundamental to ending hunger and poverty. When they are empowered with knowledge, people can take action to defend their environment and promote sustainable solutions to climate change that benefit their communities for both the present and the future. The effects of climate change are disproportionately felt by our poorest and most vulnerable populations. This year, the Earth DayВ theme is вЂњ Environmental and Climate Literacy. Earth Day is a call to action for the global community to address climate change, foster a sustainable, healthy environment and protect our planet for future generations. The Hunger Project celebrates Earth Day on April 22, 2017.