In Senegal, rural populations are highly dependent on firewood to prepare and cook their food, in contrast to urban populations that mostly use charcoal and liquefied petroleum gas. However, in many rural areas access to firewood is limited due to heavy deforestation, threatening the health, safety and livelihoods of the affected populations. Women and children are particularly affected, as they are often the ones responsible for collecting firewood and preparing meals. In school kitchens where traditional three-stone fires are used to prepare the meals, the cooks face serious health risks from inhaling the toxic smoke emissions.The SAFE initiative in Senegal follows a holistic approach to address energy needs of populations in Ziguinchor, Sédhiou, Kolda, Kaolack, Fatick, Diourbel, Louga and Thiès, through the following activities: 1. Provision of institutional stoves in schools 2. Training local artisans on the production of fuel-efficient metal- and cement stoves 3. Sustainability awareness-raising sessions for students, parents, teachers, local and academic authorities