A 21 YO graduate hailing from Amafala village who lives with her family of 11. Having realised the potential of improved cook-stoves for her community, she applied for the role of a monitor with UUI. When selected, her biggest challenge was to ensure that her community realized the advantages of the stoves just as she did. Reena was successful in in doing so and helped 160 households in 2 villages adopt the stoves over 6 months.
She has since been monitoring the usage of these stoves by the households which is an essential component of the carbon financing model. She also aids the households with servicing the stoves in case the need arises.
Reena recalls that she used to be a reticent person but the engagement with UUI has enabled her to gain self-confidence and earn respect of her community. She notes that playing a role in the project has broadened her knowledge base, provided her with some financial security and fulfilled her ambition of working with other women.
Reena continues to work with UUI in other capacities as well and aspires to become a teacher some day.
