Solar Cookers International
Solar Cookers International (SCI)
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Solar Cookers World Network Formerly: SCI sponsors the Solar Cookers World Network (SCWNet), an alliance of more than 300 NGOs and individuals involved in promoting solar cooking. The SCWNet has created a wiki-based site that contains extensive information about all aspects of solar cooking. See detailed solar cooking info by: Country Non-governmental organization (NGO) Individual Manufacturer or vendor Design Category Other topics: Latest solar cooking news Calendar of Events Build a solar cooker Buy a solar cooker Promoting solar cooking Use in refugee camps Solar restaurants and bakeries Related technologies: Water pasteurization WAPI - Water pasteurization indicator Heat-retention cooking Canning Autoclave Non-cooking uses
Solar Cookers International
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with offices in California and Kenya that has been bringing the promise of solar cooking to those in need around the world since 1987.
SCI's Impact
Distributed or inspired 500,000+ solar cookers
SCI has conducted projects in Kenya, Haiti, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania, and advised and assisted hundreds of other NGOs.
Sponsor of the Solar Cookers World Network
More than 300 NGOs and individuals working together to bring the promise of solar cooking to those in need.
Developed the simplest solar cooker
The CooKit is being manufactured by the Darfur refugees in their camps in Chad by the tens of thousands.
Developed the WAPI
The Water Pasteurization Indicator is a cheap, reusable thermometer that indicates when water has been made safe to drink.
USA Solar Cookers International
1919 21st Street #101 Sacramento, California 95811 view map
T: +1 (916) 455-4499
F: +1 (916) 455-4498 info@solarcookers.org
Kenya Solar Cookers International East Africa Office
P.O. Box 51190-00200, Nairobi
Physical address: Githunguri Road, Kileleshwa, Sumbeiywo flats
T: +254 2-04347295
M: +254 2-0722 305 895 sci@iconnect.co.ke
SCI News
The Impact of Rising Food Prices
Across the world, food stocks are down in part because of unfavorable weather, ranging from drought to floods in various parts of the world. The demand for rice and other grains, meanwhile, has been growing, especially in big developing countries like China. This situation has added to the struggle for families trying to survive, and has helped to fuel protests in the Mideast. With food costs rising in developing nations, there is less money for the population to buy needed fuel, primarily charcoal, for cooking. Introducing solar cooking to more areas is an important way for residents to offset the higher price of food staples. More Information...
United Nations reception a success!
The Solar Cooking Exhibition and Reception held at the U.N. during the CoNGO consultation was a smashing success! Representatives from non-governmental organizations and interested supporters attended the three-hour, open-house event. The concept of solar cooking is so important, that representatives from Nigeria, the Middle East, Pakistan, Bagladesh, and Somalia made it through freezing, blowing rain to attend the exhibition. A wide variety of solar cookers were on display with informational material accompanying the cookers. Video loops played throughout the evening showing real people around the world cooking with the sun and training others to do so. There was a real urgency at the exhibition that the message of solar cooking be strong, unified, and be present in global discussions of development and progress for people around the world.
Haiti: One Year Later
Haiti continues to benefit from solar cooking. SCI and International Child Care Ministries are working to expand the project in the schools around Port Au Prince to integrate solar cooking into the 5th grade science curriculum. The goal is that each student will receive a CooKit to use each day in preparing and cooking their lunch while learning about environmental science. Training and certification of teachers continues, as do SCI’s efforts to secure funding to provide 2000 more CooKits for this school project. With your help, we will achieve this goal! SCI thanks you for your ongoing support for solar cooking in Haiti. More...
SCI welcomes AmyJo Mattheis as Executive Director
Having lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana, and having worked in Palestine and Nicaragua, AmyJo Mattheis understands the problem of fuel scarcity and the health effects of smoke from cooking fires. AmyJo will use this knowledge along with her extensive management experience of non-profits to continue and to expand SCI's work to bring the promise of solar cooking to communities worldwide. Read more...
November 2010 issue of Solar Cooker Review is now online.
Read this issue of SCI's newsletter.
Clean Currents annual holiday giving campaign a success
Clean Currents announced that they raised enough to supply 100 CooKits to Haiti through its holiday giving campaign.
Youth show strong support for SCI’s mission
We are always thrilled when young folks pool their talents and resources to benefit the work of SCI. Read more....
SCI Events
March 8, Friday, March 11, 2011: (Sonoma, CA) : Play "The Beauty Queen of Leenane"
There will be a performance of the play, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, "a riveting Irish comic-tragedy" by Martin McDonagh at Murphy's Irish Pub, 464 First St. E., to benefit Solar Cookers International, and their on-going solar cooking education program in Haiti. The plot centers around an aging Irish woman who tries to prevent her 40 year-old daughter, Maureen, from having a life of her own. Tickets are $22 advance, and $25 at the door. For more information call Rose Murphy, (707) 996-4359.
April 29, 2011 4:30 PM - 6:30PM: Open House
Come see our offices with our extensive display of solar cookers and photos from our international projects.
January 18, 2011, 4–6:30pm
Cooking with the Sun to Feed the World – Global Solar Cooking Exhibition Please come and discover the critical importance of solar cooking as vital to global environmental, health and women’s issues. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet our dynamic new Executive Director, AmyJo Mattheis. World famous artist Mary Frank will be discussing her personal commitment to solar cooking. Wine, hors d'œuvre and literature will be provided. All are welcome! Mark it on your calendar, and plan to bring some friends. SCI New York Area Reception United Nations Church Center 777 United Nations Plaza (First Avenue, entrance 44th St., 2nd Fl.) New York, NY 10017 Further Information: NYC: Dr. Arline J. Lederman
+1 (201) 963-7054 Other: AmyJo Mattheis
+1 (916) 455–4499
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