Sun-powered water heater for a family in Afghanistan.

These water heaters use no fuel other than the sun, so saving about a tonne of CO₂ each year over the burning of conventional fuels. Although they are manufactured entirely in Afghanistan by local businesses, they are too expensive for most families to afford. By supporting this project you can offset your carbon dioxide production by subsidising one of these solar water heaters by 50%, bringing it within the reach of many families, and so contributing not only to the environment, but to the sustainable development of a community. Brilliant!

Each £7.50 you donate will offset one tonne of CO₂.

Fuel efficient cooking stoves in Nepal

Most people in rural areas in Nepal use open fires for cooking, heating and lighting. This is very inefficient and uses significant quantities of firewood resulting in rapid deforestation. Open fires are a hazard to children, and the indoor smoke affects the health of women and children in particular. Collecting large volumes of firewood every day is a burden for the women and children.

Installing Nepali metal cooking stoves will save around 4 tonnes of CO₂ each year. More than one item can be cooked simultaneously, the chimney stops the room being filled with smoke, there is less deforestation, adults have more time to seek income and children more time for education.

East £8.20 you donate will offset one tonne of CO₂.