Among working women in India, an estimated 93% have casual jobs with many working in their homes – which are often hot, dark and stuffy. This impacts badly on productivity and can lead to poor health. This project provides women with simple adaptations which bring a lot of light and air into their homes.
Changes to the home, including fitting dormer windows and energy efficient lighting and stoves, have vastly improved conditions in over 18,000 households across seven states in India.
These simple adaptations are made available through affordable loans. Because natural light and air flow increases, the need for electric lighting and fans is significantly reduced. This leads to reduced living costs and increased productivity, meaning people can pay back the loan they took out to pay for the adaptations with the savings they make.
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