Mwanza: How firewood use and climate change drive school absenteeism

Children carry bundles of firewood on their heads after collecting them for household cooking. PHOTO | SAADA AMIR

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By  Saada Amir

Mwandishi wa Habari

Mwananchi

What you need to know:

  • For many low-income families, firewood remains the primary cooking fuel, which forces children, particularly girls, to spend long hours collecting firewood instead of attending classes on time

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