SUN for LIFE is a non-profit association, independent of any political or religious influence. Its creation results from several years of field experience and reflections lead by its founder, Zoy. SUN for LIFE fights against desertification and thus helps many families in need. SUN for LIFE leads its action according to two equal objectives: ecological and humanitarian; its program guidelines are outlined on its website.
SUN for LIFE provides instruction on creating and using solar cookers in areas threatened by desertification from over harvesting of plant fuels. The project also operates nurseries to provide trees in these areas used as shrub fencing for livestock and for providing fruit. These activities strengthen behaviors leading to sustainability.
Human Involvement
International reports show that several areas of the world, including India, will reach an irreversible state of desertification by 2020.Several converging factors are responsible for this dramatic situation - the hot-house effect, human and industrial pollution, etc. - and necessitate a clearly defined global approach, which could be both theoretically accepted and practically adopted in every country. Cooking on a fire, traditional in India as in all developing countries, requires great effort in collecting the daily wood that is required for each family meal.This exclusive feminine duty can take two to six hours per day.
Environment
Domestic activity such as cooking is one of the causes of tree destruction and deforestation in India and other countries. The rural populations, due to lack of dry wood or other available energy, revert to cutting growing trees.
SUN for LIFE’s simple role is that of a localized action taking into consideration the economical, cultural and social realities. SUN for LIFE has operated in India, Africa and Latin America and has provided training to United Nations delegates. Among the projects’ partners are the Lions and Rotary Clubs, and the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace.
SUN for LIFE solar ovens made from cardboard and alumnimum foil help prevent deforestation.
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Web: http://www.sunforlife.org
Contact
Zoy
Place de l'église
F-30760 Salazac
France
Email: zoy@sunforlife.org
