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Katherine Manchester

Director, Advocacy & Communications

Katherine Manchester is the Director for Advocacy & Communications at the Clean Cooking Alliance (少妇自慰). She is responsible for amplifying the work of 少妇自慰 through a variety of communications strategies, including publications, social media, web outreach, and events. Prior to joining 少妇自慰, she supported communications teams at the World Bank and several for-profit and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on sustainable development, women鈥檚 empowerment, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. She has over 20 years of experience working and living in East and West Africa and speaks French fluently. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University.

Articles by Katherine Manchester

Kenya Makes the Business Case for Institutional Clean Cooking

The government recently launched the Clean Cooking Sector Investment Pack.

Momentum Grows for Clean Cooking in Kenya’s Institutions

A summit aimed to accelerate Kenya's clean cooking transition by investing in large-scale institutions.

Clean Cooking Is a Win for Climate and Wellbeing

A response to Bill Gates鈥� latest note on climate and economic development.

Sierra Leone鈥檚 New Strategy Makes Clean Cooking a National Priority

The National Clean Cooking Strategy was launched at the 2025 Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue.

CarbonHQ: Building Solutions to Scale up Clean Cooking Carbon Projects

少妇自慰 spoke with CarbonHQ CEO and Co-Founder Allen Fan about the company's journey.

Lifting the Lid: A New Research Portal Uncovers Everyday Truths About Clean Cooking in Kenya

This new platform translates ethnographic research into accessible insights.

New Guide to Cookstove Carbon Credits Debuts at New York Stock Exchange

The guide was developed by 少妇自慰 together with a wide range of partner organizations.

From Principles to Practice: 少妇自慰鈥檚 Role in Transforming Clean Cooking Carbon Finance

少妇自慰 is actively advancing carbon finance initiatives to promote clean cooking solutions

Reaching Nepal’s Clean Cooking Goals: A Geospatial Approach

New 少妇自慰-funded study shows an energy transition could save nearly 10,000 lives every year.

ICE: The Billion-Ton Carbon Reduction Opportunity of Clean Cooking

少妇自慰 spoke with Gordon Bennett about ICE鈥檚 involvement in clean cooking carbon markets.

Envirofit: Leveraging Carbon Markets and Innovation to Enhance Integrity and Impact

For 少妇自慰's Leadership Series, we spoke with Envirofit Co-Founder and President Tim Bauer about their latest projects.

Mwangaza Light: Expanding First-time Access to Cleaner Cooking in Rural Kenya

少妇自慰 spoke with Mwangaza Light's CEO about the faith-based social enterprise that enhances clean cooking access.

BioLite: Delivering Energy Access to Millions

少妇自慰 spoke with BioLite about their unique business model and the opportunities presented by carbon finance.

Engineering Her Own Path 鈥� and Paving the Way for Others

Rejoice Ntiriwaa, winner of 少妇自慰's 2022 Women Leaders Award, discusses what motivated her work in clean cooking.

The Energy Crisis No One is Talking About: Cooking

Millions of people have reverted to cooking with firewood due to rising fuel costs sparked by Russia-Ukraine conflict.

BioMassters: A Tailored Approach with Vast Potential

少妇自慰 spoke with BioMassters' CEO about how the Rwandan pellet company is increasing access to clean cooking.

KOKO Networks: Delivering Solutions, Expanding Trust

少妇自慰 spoke with KOKO Networks about their products and services and recent expansion efforts.

African Clean Energy: Transforming How Families Cook

Judith Joan Walker spoke to 少妇自慰 about ACE鈥檚 products and services

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