VOICED: Kenyan refugee camp turns to green solutions

The video discusses the implementation of solar-powered solutions in Kakuma refugee camp to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. Solar ovens are used for cooking, reducing the need for firewood. Solar-powered water pumps and lamps enhance farming and education, respectively. These initiatives aim to minimize the environmental footprint and improve living conditions for refugees.

What is one of the main benefits of using solar-powered ovens in Kakuma camp?

• They cook food faster than traditional stoves.

• They require constant supervision while cooking.

• They help reduce carbon emissions.

• They are cheaper than wood-burning stoves.

Why is it important to reduce the environmental footprint of refugee camps?

• To decrease the need for imported goods.

• To improve relations with the local community.

• To increase the number of refugees accommodated.

• To make camps more visible from the air.

What is one of the challenges faced by refugee camps like Kakuma?

• Lack of access to education.

• High demand for water and firewood.

• Insufficient space for expansion.

• Limited medical facilities.

How do solar-powered water pumps benefit the refugees in Kakuma?

• They provide clean drinking water.

• They reduce the need for firewood.

• They enable small-scale farming.

• They generate electricity for homes.

What is the purpose of distributing solar-powered lamps in the camp?

• To power medical equipment.

• To allow children to study after dark.

• To reduce electricity costs.

• To improve cooking efficiency.