Firewood collection is a household chore traditionally carried out by women and children, often associated with grave protection risks. Chasing and raping of women and children during collection was commonly reported. Moreover, firewood collection is a time-consuming endeavour, not only because distance to the supply source is increasing, but also because women often take the opportunity of being in the bush to search for wild foods and construction material. The longer the time spent in the bush, the higher the risk of being attacked.