Help families breathe cleaner air while protecting Malawi's forests.

Planet Green Africa turns agricultural waste into cleaner cooking fuel, creating practical climate, health, and livelihood gains for households that need them most.

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800,000+ people impacted across the value chain

3,560 tonnes of trees saved from fuel use

518 women farmers economically empowered

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Hear the lived experience behind Planet Green Africa's work, then explore the momentum PGA is building.

The need we can change

A personal story behind a national need.

1 in 10 deaths in Malawi is attributed to smoke from the kitchen.

98% of the population depends on fuel sourced from trees for cooking.

Planet Green Africa was founded from lived experience: years of cooking in smoky kitchens, the health consequences that follow, and the belief that safer, cleaner cooking solutions are possible for vulnerable homes in Malawi.

Health at home

Kitchen smoke affects families every day, especially women and children closest to cooking.

Pressure on forests

Tree-based cooking fuel drives deforestation and becomes harder and more expensive for families to access.

Opportunity for women

Cleaner cooking creates income roles for women farmers, kiosk agents, and local entrepreneurs.

How the model works

PGA's model turns agricultural waste into cleaner fuel and improves daily life at home.

Recover waste

Agricultural residue becomes feedstock instead of being left unused or burned.

Produce cleaner fuel

Nyasa Moto briquettes offer households a practical alternative to tree-based fuel.

Reach families

Kiosks and local agents make cleaner cooking fuel easier to access.

Improve daily life

Families reduce smoke exposure, save time, and protect local forests.

Evidence of momentum

Built for scale and impact.

800,000+ lives impacted through cleaner cooking solutions and community distribution

5,000 tonnes of agricultural waste recycled into useful household energy

518 women farmers economically empowered through the value chain

3,560 tonnes of trees saved by replacing traditional tree-based fuel

The inspiration still matters

See the people behind the numbers.

Planet Green Africa was inspired by the experience of Mwayi’s mother cooking for hours in a hot, smoky kitchen. Her story reflects the daily reality for many families, and it is why this work remains personal, practical, and urgent.

Ready to help scale cleaner cooking in Malawi?

Start a conversation with the PGA team about implementation priorities and the evidence behind the model.