CleanCookstoves
Call to action: Replace all dirty cookstoves with culturally appropriate clean cookstoves that reduce or eliminate black carbon emissions and prevent illness and death from air pollution
Conventional cooking on open fires or basic stoves wastes fuel, endangers health, and harms the environment Gathering wood or charcoal also demands significant time and expense From 2025 on, Butterfly Foundation is contributing to the Cookstove Projects from Greentripper, which distribute highefficiency stoves to preserve forests, support families, stimulate local economies, and improve health
REDUCING CO₂ EMISSIONS AND SAVING TREES
These stoves cut daily fuel needs by about 50%, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and easing pressure on forests and biodiversity.
IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS & EMPOWERING WOMEN
Burning less wood and charcoal means less smoke and better air circulation, which lowers respiratory illness rates Fuel costs drop to around a quarter of typical spending, freeing up household budgets Women regain hours once spent collecting firewood for income-earning activities, and children - especially girls - gain time to attend school
CREATING EMPLOYMENT
A fully local supply chain - from production to distribution - widens access to cookstoves while generating jobs for manufacturers, sellers, and installers, driving community growth
PARTNERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Butterfly Foundation tries to make a positive change for each destination by partnering with one or more nonprofits that are fully committed to making a positive impact on local culture or ecosystems Here are some of the projects we supported in 2024
ECOALBANIA
Albania has unique, pristine natural areas that are threatened by large-scale hydropower projects and pollution. EcoAlbania aims to protect the environment and promote sustainable management of natural resources.
They are fighting for the Vjosa and other Albanian rivers to flow freely They are making a difference by raising awareness about environmental protection among the local population and by collaborating with international organizations like Butterfly Foundation to improve legislation
MOSSY EARTH
FJORD CLEANUP
Fjord CleanUP aims for a waste-free Oslofjord. Their mission is to reduce marine waste, restore ecosystems, and involve the community in sustainable water management. They provide long-term solutions, such as reducing waste streams and promoting awareness. How?
Cleanup actions: volunteers remove trash from the water and along the coastline. Autonomous waste solutions: Aqua Pods independently collect waste from the fjord Ecological restoration: Projects like McWeed promote the growth of seaweed, which helps filter the water and restore ecosystems
The mission of Mossy Earth is to restore ecosystems and bring key species back to their natural habitats Their goal is to create healthier environments that benefit both wildlife and local communities They also aim to promote sustainable practices in conservation, such as offsetting CO2 emissions and supporting responsible ecotourism Mossy Earth focuses on rewilding projects that involve habitat restoration, reintroducing animal species, and protecting crucial ecosystems
Their projects are global, ranging from restoring forests and wetlands to regenerating coral reefs These efforts help rebuild biodiversity and create sustainable ecosystems that support both wildlife and human communities They track and report their impact to ensure transparency Butterfly Foundation has bought 70 Mossy Earth rewilding memberships so far
NEXT STEPS
For a wealthier People
Under the banner #People, we focus our efforts on four categories that contribute to a more equitable world.
Educate
Access to quality education is essential, yet many children under 12 lack it Girls face particular barriers, though their education could significantly benefit a nation's health, food security, and economy
Saving Lives
Our goal is healthy lives for all By replacing traditional cookstoves with clean alternatives, for instance, we aim to reduce black carbon emissions, preventing illness and premature deaths from air pollution.
Ending Hunger
We work to ensure food security, improve food quality, and promote sustainable agriculture Our efforts address human health, agricultural pollution, food inequality, climate change, and cultural and biological diversity
Clean Energy for All
Our mission is affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy access for everyone. We're committed to replacing fossil fuels with wind, solar, electric vehicles, and heat pumps across all sectors to combat climate change and ensure a cleaner future
Give away more money
When it comes to #Profit, we try to maximize the impact of your donation.
In 2024, we were able to donate almost 70% of our funds
By the end of the 2025 tax year, we aim to at least double our impact, by donating more money, getting more partners on board and reducing more greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere
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