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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎉 Another birthday coming up? If you already have everything you need, consider turning your celebration into something meaningful. Instead of gifts, ask friends and family to make a birthday donation to SCI. Make your birthday count: www.solarcookers.org/donate/ Photo credit: Eco-Impact Hub CBO

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🌞 Explore SCI’s New Website! We’re excited to share the new SCI website! Our refreshed site makes it easier to learn about solar cooking, explore our programs and impact, access resources, and stay connected with our work around the world. Take a look around! 🔗 Check it out: solarcookers.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us in welcoming Lynn Malooly to the SCI Board of Directors! ✨ "I am excited to join the board of Solar Cookers International because of its focused mission and wide spread impact, particularly for women and girls..." 🔗 Learn more about Lynn - www.solarcookers.org/about/team/l...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SCI is thrilled to welcome new Board Member Frankie Sanjana to the team! ✨ “Solar Cookers International’s work has a positive impact across human health, economic wellbeing, women’s empowerment and the environment... ” 🔗 Learn more about Frankie: www.solarcookers.org/about/team/f....

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SCI welcomes new Board Member Sam Lederer to the team! ✨ “I am excited to join the board of Solar Cookers International to bring my background in electric power to an organization working closely to improve human health and the environment...” 🔗 Learn more: www.solarcookers.org/about/team/s....

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A bunny, a solar cooker, and a paintbrush! 🐰🎨☀️ During a recent team-building activity, SCI staff member Paul Hedrick shared this delightful watercolor artwork he made. It's always fun to see the creativity our team brings to everything they do. To learn more about SCI, visit www.solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

SCI is proud to join the 2026 American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour virtually! ☀ Join us to learn how solar cooking provides a practical, sustainable way to prepare food without polluting fuels. Learn more and visit SCI's tour page: map.nationalsolartour.org/sites/clzigq...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Solar Cookers International welcomes new Board Member Martin Mackenzie to the SCI team! "I joined SCI’s board drawn by a number of SCI’s core missions to improve human health, economic well-being and women’s empowerment...” To learn more, visit www.solarcookers.org/about/team/martin-mackenzie/.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

☀️ Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to cook with sunshine! As the season comes to a close, why not try something a little unique: solar cooking! From simple DIY cookers to more advanced designs, see here: solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Categor... Photo credits: Eco-Impact Hub CBO

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌞 Welcome to the SCI Board, Carol E. Anderson! We’re thrilled to welcome Carol, who joined our Board in June 2026. With decades of experience in organizational leadership, life coaching, and women’s empowerment, she brings a wealth of wisdom and passion to SCI. Please join us in welcoming Carol! 💚

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Elk Grove for the opportunity to meet with you and for your very kind and generous donation to Solar Cookers International (SCI). 💛 We truly appreciate your support! To learn more about SCI's work, visit www.solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

☀️ Solar Cookers International is participating in the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour! 🌎 From October 2–6, explore solar energy in action and discover how solar technologies—including solar cooking—can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. 🔗 www.nationalsolartour.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

For families living in refugee camps, access to clean, affordable cooking energy can be life-changing. In Kakuma Refugee Camp, women are using solar cookers to prepare meals without relying on firewood or charcoal. 🌟 Want to learn more? 👉 www.solarcookers.org/get-our-news/ PC: Eco-Impact Hub CBO

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

☀️ New SCI paper published! We’re excited to share that our latest paper, co-authored with Eco-Impact Hub CBO, was published in the ISES SWC2025 Proceedings. The paper highlights the positive economic and environmental impacts of solar cooking. 📖Read the paper: proceedings.ises.org/conference/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last week, SCI participated in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s High-level Virtual Event on Clean Cooking in Africa, joining global leaders to advance clean cooking solutions for the nearly 2 billion people who still rely on polluting fuels. Learn more about our work at solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A special moment from Kakuma Refugee Camp. 💛 SCI's Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, recently met with Rebecca and Lucy, participants in our solar cooking program in Kenya. Want more updates from SCI? 📩 Sign up here: solarcookers.givevirtuous.org/page/sci-sig... Photo credit: Moses Wekesa

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Did you get a chance to check out our latest SUN Powered newsletter yet? 🌞 It's packed with exciting updates, stories from program locations, and all things solar cooking. Learn how your support is transforming lives worldwide! 🌍 👉 Read it here: www.solarcookers.org/resources/do...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Solar Cookers International's program participant Modeste from the Central African Republic talks about the impact of solar cooking in his community. ☀ To learn more about the program, visit www.solarcookers.org/work/central... #SolarCooking #CleanCooking #SolarCookersInternational

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

SCI Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes solar cooking some delicious corn on the cob! 🌽☀️ Ready to start your own solar cooking journey this summer? Explore the Solar Cooking Wiki for inspiration, creative ideas, and practical solar cooker plans to get started: solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Categor...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

☀️ A big thank you to Monica Woods and ABC10 for hosting Solar Cookers International Executive Director Caityn Hughes and helping us share why solar cooking is such an important solution for communities worldwide. Read more: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌍 This World Environment Day, let's celebrate an important climate solution—solar cooking. ☀️ Solar cooking helps reduce deforestation by decreasing the need for firewood and charcoal, preserving forests that absorb carbon and support biodiversity. Learn more about SCI, visit www.solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

☀️ In Mali, solar cooking is transforming lives. This new film highlights how SCI, with funding from the UN CTCN and support from local partner Togo Tilé, is helping communities access solar cooking solutions that improve health and reduce fuel costs. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K25w...

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Cooking With the Sun: A Life-Changing Solution in Mali

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Cooking with polluting fuels disproportionately impacts women and girls worldwide — affecting health, safety, and opportunity. 🌍☀️ In this clip, SCI Program and Operations Manager Sara Rosen explains why solar cooking matters. Full webinar: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s... youtu.be/oSbU2j0pjkM

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How Solar Cooking Supports Women & Girls Worldwide | Sara Rosen at CSW70

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

SCI was proud to join the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) for a webinar on how solar cooking, solar drying, and integrated cooking solutions can create sustainable jobs for women and youth. 🌍☀️ A big thank you to OIF! Watch the webinar: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported SCl during the Big Day of Giving! ✨ Because of your generosity, we met our $5,000 match. Your support helps empower women and girls worldwide. We are deeply grateful for your kindness on this special day of giving. 💛 To learn more, visit www.solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

☀️ The Summer 2026 edition of SCI’s SUN Powered newsletter is here! See how your giving is changing lives in Mali and the Central African Republic through testimonials from women participating in SCI-supported solar cooking programs. Read the newsletter here: www.solarcookers.org/resources/do...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The Big Day of Giving is coming up on May 7, and early giving is still open!💛 Your support for SCI helps bring solar cooking to families.☀️ Every solar cooker can mean less smoke, cleaner air, healthier homes, and a safer future for our planet. 🌱 💛Give today: www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

☀️ The Big Day of Giving is coming soon, and early giving is open! ✨ A generous donor is matching donations up to $5,000—so every contribution now goes twice as far. 📅 Mark your calendar for May 7, but why wait? Start making a difference today. 💛 Give now: www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from SCI! This Earth Day, we celebrate the power of the sun — a simple, sustainable solution transforming lives and protecting our planet.☀️ By replacing wood and charcoal, solar cookers support a more resilient future for people and the planet alike.🌱 More: www.solarcookers.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

SCI is proud to share that we were recently featured by the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative—thank you, ICCI! 🌍 🎤 The presentation brings together valuable perspectives from our collaborators, including EcoGaia and the ChildFund Alliance. 🎥 www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A parabolic solar cooker being built locally in the Central African Republic—bringing solar cookers to women and girls. In a country where less than 1% have access to clean cooking and 98% rely on wood, change like this matters. Learn more about SCI's program: www.solarcookers.org/work/central...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Solar Cookers International's program participant Nadège from the Central African Republic shares how solar cooking transformed her daily life. To learn more about the program, visit www.solarcookers.org/work/central... #SolarCooking #CleanCooking

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In this clip, guest speaker Dr. Hortense Traoré Kagambega (Advisory Board, CTCN) reflects on the burden of cooking that women face in Burkina Faso, shared during Solar Cookers International’s webinar at the United Nations NGO CSW70 Forum. Watch the full webinar: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Solar Cookers International was honored to have Ariesta Ningrum, Director of the United Nations Climate Technology Centre & Network, join SCI’s virtual webinar at the UN NGO Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) on March 18. ✨ 🌍 Watch the full webinar here: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined SCI’s virtual webinar as part of the UN NGO Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).🌍✨ 🎤 A special thank you to our guest speakers from the CTCN and our local collaborators for sharing their valuable insights. Full recording👇 www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

⏳ Happening tomorrow! 🌍 Join SCI on March 18 for a UN NGO CSW70 Virtual Webinar on how solar cooking is transforming lives. We’re also excited to welcome guest speakers from the CTCN, bringing valuable insights. 🔗 Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... ☀️ We hope to see you there!

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Wishing all of you a very Happy International Women’s Day! 🌼 We are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you! To learn more about your impact worldwide, read our latest newsletter: www.solarcookers.org/resources/do... Photo credits: Eco-Impact Hub CBO

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🌍 Cooking shouldn’t come at the cost of health, safety, or opportunity. Join SCI on March 18 for a United Nations NGO Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) Virtual Webinar exploring how clean cooking solutions are transforming lives. ☀️ 🔗 Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🎤 Join SCI on March 18 for the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) Virtual Parallel Event. For 2.1 billion people, cooking impacts health, safety, and opportunity. 🔥 Join us to learn how you are making an impact through solar cooking! ☀️ 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🌞 See what you made possible! 🌍 Our Spring 2026 SUN Powered newsletter is here — full of stories, impact highlights, and updates on how your support is driving clean, solar cooking solutions worldwide. 🙌 👉 Read the full newsletter: www.solarcookers.org/resources/do...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

☀️ Solar cooking is changing lives in Mali 2,455 people now benefit from solar cooking through a pilot by SCI supported by UN CTCN and national partners. Impact 💰 66.7% less fuel costs 👁️ 47.4% fewer health issues 🌱 85.2% less biomass use 🔗 www.solarcookers.org/work/mali 📸 Emmanuel Théra/Togo Tilé

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🌞 Solar cooking in the Central African Republic is making a real impact 🌍 1,744 people reached through a program supported by the UN CTCN. Impact: 💰 50.3% less fuel costs 👁️ 42.6% fewer health issues 🌱 34.5% less biomass use ⏱️ 15% time saved 🔗 www.solarcookers.org/work/central... Thank you!

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

In case you missed it—this short film, produced with TEALEAVES, provides a sneak peak into life in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, and the positive impact solar cooking is having on the community. ☀️ Thank you for making this work possible. 💛 🎥 Watch the film: youtu.be/q7p6L1XmuZg

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Your Impact at Kakuma Refugee Camp: A short film courtesy of TEALEAVES

YouTube video by Solar Cookers International

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

SCl is proud to share that we just earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency from @CandidDotOrg! Thank you for helping us continue building trust through transparency—and for standing with us as we expand access to clean, sustainable cooking solutions around the world. www.solarcookers.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

☀️ Did you know solar cookers come in many designs and types? From simple panel cookers to powerful parabolic ones, solar cooking uses the sun in clever, sustainable ways 🌍 Explore the different kinds and how they work on the Solar Cooking Wiki 👉 solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Categor...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

✨SCI featured on Radio France - Le journal de 19h on Nov 19! SCI's exhibit booth at COP30 was visited by journalist Sandy Dauphin, who spoke with SCI Program & Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., and our local collaborator in CAR, Polycarpe Mandayen. 🔗 www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

✨ Happy New Year! ✨ As we welcome a new year, we want to thank our incredible supporters for making meaningful impact possible. Your support helps families around the world cook safely, sustainably, and with hope. Here’s to more lives changed in the year ahead 🌍☀️ Learn more: www.solarcookers.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Solar Cookers International! ✨ As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing community. Thank you for your generosity and belief in solar cooking solutions for families around the world. Wishing you peace, warmth, and joy this holiday season! 🌍💛

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🌍☀️ Solar Cooking at COP30: Powering a Resilient, Energy-Efficient Future On November 13 at #COP30, SCI hosted an official side event spotlighting how zero-emission solar cooking can strengthen climate resilience, protect forests, and improve health. 👉 Read more www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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SCI Official Side Event at COP30: Solar Cooking for an Energy-Efficient Future :: Solar Cookers International

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