We are thrilled to highlight the active participation of PAEEJ and Léonidas Nyabenda from the V2SDF project (VET To Stop Deforestation) at the recent Foire sur la Cuisson et les Kits Solaires (Cooking and Solar Kits Fair), organized by the Ministry of Energy!

During this impactful event held from 17-20 June 2026 at Avenue du Peuple Murundi, Bujumbura (Burundi), Léonidas took center stage to present an innovative, eco-friendly solution to combat deforestation: The Solar Cooker (Les Cuisinières Solaires). 🌍✨

With live demonstrations, Léonidas explained exactly how these paraboloid solar cookers function—harnessing the direct power of the sun to heat and cook food efficiently in a pot placed at the focal point, without producing a single puff of smoke!

Why is this a game-changer?

• 100% Renewable & Clean: Relies entirely on sunlight.
• Protects Forests: A direct solution to wood and charcoal shortages in Burundi.
• Zero Emissions: No smoke, making it safer for families and the environment.
• No Infrastructure Needed: Ready to deploy anywhere the sun shines.

Together with international consortium partners from Burundi, Spain and Türkiye, and co-funded by the European Union, the V2SDF initiative is leading the way toward a cleaner, sustainable, and smoke-free future.

Thank you to everyone who visited the stand to discover these innovative solutions for a better tomorrow! 🤝🔋

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