This report summarizes current literature focusing on the link between women’s roles in fuel provision and their vulnerability to GBV. It reviews relevant international guidelines and principles on fuel provision and GBV, identifying gaps in the policy and practice of fuel provision and GBV prevention. The article makes recommendations on how to better develop firewood conservation protocols, increase use of policing strategies, use capacity building as a response strategy, and foster collaboration between local research, community organizations and national institutions.

This comprehensive report discusses environmental issues, the relationships between refugee and host communities, and the impact of the Dadaab firewood project on rape within the UNHCR-managed refugee camp. Close analysis of rape data and risk factors, as well as project cost effectiveness and sustainability are discussed. The authors take a critical look and make specific recommendations to improve project implementation. Also included in its appendix is a timeline of the project’s history and program budget and breakdown.

This publication was produced for the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Berkeley Air Monitoring Group.

The purpose of this study was to obtain information on the potential suitability of a new generation of manufactured biomass cooking stoves for refugee and Internally Displaced Person environments as well as disaster relief situations. Berkeley Air Monitoring Group was asked to combine rigorous quantitative stove performance testing using the Controlled Cooking Test protocol with as much qualitative assessment of the acceptability and usability of each stove as feasible during a time-limited visit to a refugee camp designated by USAID. At USAID’s request, UNHCR agreed to host and facilitate the stove performance testing at the Dadaab refugee camp, located in northeastern Kenya.